Self-defense class a success at Mission Valley Christian Academy

Lake County Leader

The Lake County Sheriff’s department provided a two-week self defense class recently at the Mission Valley Christian Academy. 

Deputy Levi Read worked with 12 high school girls and demonstrated basic skills for escaping and surviving various scenarios. The girls practiced a number of techniques to disable or deter possible attackers.  

“Although we choose not to live in fear, we appreciated Read’s proactive approach to find ways to survive dangerous situations,” Chris Bumgarner, Mission Valley Christian Academy director, said.

“The girls really enjoyed officer Read’s demeanor and sense of humor. They seemed to grow in self confidence and were encouraged by the ways they were taught to defend themselves. Our hope is that they never need to use these skills but they now better understand possible ways to remove themselves from a violent encounter.”

Bumgarner said he hopes the academy will have more trainings in the future. “These kind of connections between schools and the Sheriff’s department help to provide valuable cooperation and collaboration in our community,” he said.