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So we finished our final training class on Saturday, and it was fun! We learned the CPI technique. You can visit their website here. The point is to restrain your attacker without injuring them.
There were twelve of us in the class. We practiced all the moves on each other in slow motion. The instructor made us pair up with different people for each exercise, so we got to know each other pretty well.
I know it wouldn't be fun at all to be in a situation where you actually had to use the techniques, but it was the most fun I've had at training. The time passed quickly. There was a test at the end, and that was really the worst part. There was no multiple choice and it was closed book and closed neighbor.
So now we get submitted and we wait to see what God will do.
2 comments:
Wow! Does it scare you at all that you had to take this class? We did one 3 hour session on it as part of our PRIDE training, but that's it. Good stuff to know, but I have to admit, it scared me a little. I'm wondering, how have you prepared your children for the potential behaviors of your future children?
After we got home from the class we talked to them about what to do if an argument starts, violent or not. If one parent is dealing with the arguer, they are to go get the other parent if they are home. Then they are to go to their rooms and stay there. An audience is not recommended, and can escalate the argument.
Our agency only deals with basic and moderate kids, so I'm not expecting to have too much trouble in this area, especially since we aren't adopting teens. If a six year old attacks, I can probably handle it. But we'll have to wait and see.
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