{"id":8557,"date":"2024-07-31T11:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T15:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/?post_type=news-items&p=8557"},"modified":"2024-07-31T15:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T19:33:07","slug":"lighthouse-partners-with-strike-six-for-self-defense-training","status":"publish","type":"news-items","link":"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/news-items\/lighthouse-partners-with-strike-six-for-self-defense-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse Partners with Strike Six for Self-Defense Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an ever-changing world, the importance of self-defense and situational awareness cannot be overstated. Recognizing this need, Lighthouse partnered with Strike Six, a dedicated self-defense studio, to offer specialized training for our team members and volunteers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Susan Deal, a Lighthouse volunteer for more than two years, delivers groceries to clients once a week and was among the class participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI liked being made aware of basic self-defense techniques as well as learning about human trafficking and domestic abuse,\u201d she said. \u201cI know very little about the topics presented and was glad to learn more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The workshops featured practical, hands-on self defense training for beginners incorporating interactive exercises for all fitness levels, ages, and stages of life. The training also includes techniques for assessing and responding to different real-life scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n

Robert Johncox, another hard working volunteer since 2021, delivers to 64 Lighthouse families on a bi-weekly basis and has made more than 3,800 deliveries to date. A retiree who loves to give back to the community, he picks up and drops off food in Pontiac, Southfield and Oak Park, and also works an afternoon shift at our emergency food warehouse in Pontiac.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI liked the focus on situation awareness,\u201d he said. \u201cI was impressed with the instructor\u2019s passion for training others, her martial arts background, and that she is a first responder. As she discussed real-life scenarios, I did reflect on how this applies to my food delivery tasks and thought about ways to do things differently.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Chloe Lowell is the self defense coach who teaches the classes. As a professional in public safety and emergency management, she has undergone physical agility, situational awareness, and behavioral analysis training. She has also trained in boxing, kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, MMA, Tai Chi, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Lowell is a full-time first responder and a strong advocate for self-defense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have seen firsthand how important it is for individuals to be able to protect themselves,\u201d she says. \u201cI design my themed workshops to target specific groups. They are not just about physical techniques, but about equipping individuals with knowledge and strategies to navigate challenging situations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Two Lighthouse volunteer workshops took place in June and July. An additional workshop will be held in August for Lighthouse team members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lowell says Lighthouse\u2019s mission is close to her heart. Inspired by her late grandmother Sheri, who was actively involved in similar charitable work, she understands the importance of giving back and dedicating time to help others. By providing this training, Lighthouse and Strike Six are investing in the safety and well-being of our volunteers and team members, ensuring they can perform their vital work with confidence and peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":8561,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"xn-wppe-expiration":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-action":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-prefix":[],"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"news_categories":[124],"class_list":["post-8557","news-items","type-news-items","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_categories-lighthouse-general"],"acf":{"photo_gallery":{"gallery":[[]]}},"yoast_head":"\nLighthouse Partners with Strike Six for Self-Defense Training - Lighthouse<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lighthousemi.org\/news-items\/lighthouse-partners-with-strike-six-for-self-defense-training\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lighthouse Partners with Strike Six for Self-Defense Training - Lighthouse\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In an ever-changing world, the importance of self-defense and situational awareness cannot be overstated. 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