SALCC Titans Fitness Club Empowers Students Through Self-Defense Training
The Titans Fitness Club of SALCC, in collaboration with Kaizen Shotokan Karate School, hosted a self-defense class on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The session was led by Sensei Kareem Sifflet, 4th Dan Black Belt, alongside club president and 3rd Kyu Brown Belt, Randall Polius.
The interactive class, designed primarily for female students, focused on building confidence, awareness, and basic defense techniques for real-world situations. Participants learned to defend against chokes, grabs, and other attacks using practical techniques that emphasized awareness, avoidance, and action.
The gym was filled with students practicing the various and shouting the occasional “Kiai!”. The highlight of the session came when participants successfully applied their training in simulated scenarios, escaping from firm holds and demonstrating quick thinking under pressure.
Feedback from attendees was positive, with many expressing renewed confidence and a desire for more sessions. Building on this success, the Titans Fitness Club hopes to expand the training to include staff in future workshops.
