NRV Self Defense Classes

You never want to be a victim or plan for a violent crime to happen to you. The sad reality is more and more we need to be prepared and hope to never use our training. I remember hearing about my best friend having someone break into her home while she slept. She is a single mom and keeps a unloaded gun in her bedroom for safety. When I asked her what happened she cried and told me she froze. Thankfully, the suspect fled the scene, but it is not far from my mind what would have happened if he hadn't.

NRV Self-Defense was created to offer young ladies and women FREE self-defense classes for large/small groups, individuals, or church groups, and church security information, primarily in the New River Valley area of Virginia. Ladies under 18 requires a parent or guardian to stay for the duration of the class. Under 12 may require parental involvement in the class, depending on the individual child.

Classes are held at Newport Community Center, Radford Recreation and beginning in January, Pulaski Parks & Recreation.

Based on a survey by the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence, “81.3% of female rape/attempted rape victims and 70.8% of male rape/attempted rape victims had first incident occur before age 25.”

Whether in everyday life, the workplace, or high-stakes situations, developing and maintaining situational awareness is a valuable skill that can contribute to better decision-making and overall safety.

Here are key components and aspects of situational awareness:

Perception of the Environment: Being observant and attentive to the surroundings is the first step in situational awareness. This involves using the senses to gather information about what is happening in the environment.
Understanding the Context: It's not just about observing; it's also about interpreting the information in context. Understanding the broader situation and recognizing patterns or trends helps in forming a comprehensive view.
Real-Time Assessment: Situational awareness is dynamic and requires continuous assessment. Individuals need to stay engaged with their environment and update their understanding as circumstances change.
Risk Assessment: Evaluating potential risks and threats is a critical aspect of situational awareness. This includes identifying hazards, potential dangers, or opportunities that may affect the current situation.
Decision-Making: Armed with a clear understanding of the situation, individuals can make more informed and effective decisions. Quick and accurate decision-making is especially important in emergency situations.
Communication: Sharing information with others is a key element of situational awareness, especially in group or team settings. Effective communication ensures that everyone is on the same page and can respond cohesively to the situation.
Adaptability: Situational awareness involves being flexible and adaptable. As circumstances change, individuals need to adjust their plans and actions accordingly.
Attention Management: Focusing attention on relevant information and filtering out distractions is essential. Overloading on irrelevant details can impede situational awareness.
Training and Experience: Situational awareness can be improved through training and experience. Professionals in fields such as aviation, military, emergency services, and healthcare often undergo specific training to enhance their situational awareness skills.
Technology: In some contexts, technology, such as sensors, cameras, and monitoring systems, can aid in gathering and interpreting information to enhance situational awareness.