Birmingham News sleeve BN0064979
Disabled self defense class at Lakeshore / Anyone would feel threatened if an attacker confronted them, especially if that person has a physical disability. Ron Scanlon, a master of Kung Fu San Soo states, "As this world grows more dangerous, the need to teach everyone, including people with ph...
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Disabled self defense class at Lakeshore / Anyone would feel threatened if an attacker confronted them, especially if that person has a physical disability. Ron Scanlon, a master of Kung Fu San Soo states, "As this world grows more dangerous, the need to teach everyone, including people with physical limitations, how to defend themselves is extremely important." / Scanlon, a native of Los Angeles, California, will lead a self-defense class for people with disabilities this Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore Foundation Gymnasium. He is visiting Birmingham as part of a Lakeshore for Life program provided to people with physical disabilities by the Lakeshore Foundation. / Theis two-hour workshop will include a demonstration of basic self-defense techniques and individualized instruction on several fundamental skills. These skills include basic blocks and striking techniques from a seated position. Scanlon will also teach participants how to use canes, crutches, and wheelchairs for protection. Furthermore, Scanlon will cover the need for self-defense for people with disabilities and liability issues. / Dewayne Gosdin / Glasses Scott Douglas / With Scanlon / Dark shirt - Tammy Townes / White shirt Carolyn Whitten / With Scanlon / Bald - Paul Scholl / Cap Randall Piper / [Work order and press release included] |
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BN0064979Birmingham News sleeve BN00649791996-041990-1999Songer, JoeBirmingham News96-00781Disabled self defense class at Lakeshore / Anyone would feel threatened if an attacker confronted them, especially if that person has a physical disability. Ron Scanlon, a master of Kung Fu San Soo states, "As this world grows more dangerous, the need to teach everyone, including people with physical limitations, how to defend themselves is extremely important." / Scanlon, a native of Los Angeles, California, will lead a self-defense class for people with disabilities this Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore Foundation Gymnasium. He is visiting Birmingham as part of a Lakeshore for Life program provided to people with physical disabilities by the Lakeshore Foundation. / Theis two-hour workshop will include a demonstration of basic self-defense techniques and individualized instruction on several fundamental skills. These skills include basic blocks and striking techniques from a seated position. Scanlon will also teach participants how to use canes, crutches, and wheelchairs for protection. Furthermore, Scanlon will cover the need for self-defense for people with disabilities and liability issues. / Dewayne Gosdin / Glasses Scott Douglas / With Scanlon / Dark shirt - Tammy Townes / White shirt Carolyn Whitten / With Scanlon / Bald - Paul Scholl / Cap Randall Piper / [Work order and press release included]Alabama Media GroupAlabama Media Group CollectionAlabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AlabamaEnglishCopyright, Alabama Department of Archives and History. Donated by the Alabama Media Group, http://www.alabamamediagroup.comhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/amg/id/196757 |
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