Karate and Fitness Center and Local Expert Responds to Teens in Fear

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 5, 2004 --

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in three teenage students have been in a fight in the past year and that one in 11 have been threatened with a weapon. Local self-defense expert Denny Strecker (www.karateandfitness.com) wants teenagers in Metro Detroit not to have to live in fear of school. He is offering a free workshop on how to recognize potential violence, avoid it and, if needed, defend against it. Strecker says, �No one should live in fear, especially for just going to school. This kind of abuse can destroy a youngsters� confidence and have a negative effect on every area of his or her life long after school is over.�

The study reveals that 5% of students skipped at least one day of school because of safety concerns in 2003. At his martial arts school in Warren, Denny Strecker offers teens special confidence building programs leading all the way to black belt and beyond. Strecker explains, �Our teens are not worried about getting picked on. They know how to stay out of harm�s way and how to take care of themselves. They are learning great life skills like respect and courtesy. This alone is more than half of the battle to avoiding violence in school. The kind of confidence these kids get from the program keeps them out of trouble. We want these workshops to help other kids get the same advantage in life.�



The workshop is at the Karate and Fitness Center which is located at 28724 Ryan Road in Warren. Admission is free, but a class space must be reserved. For more information call 586-573-3881 or visit the school�s website at www.karateandfitness.com.