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Calls for self defence classes to be taught in secondary schools

The number of women that have taken up self defence classes has gone up 1,000% (one thousand) percent in the past few years. Some people are calling for self defence to be taught in schools.   Is that a good idea? Or is it just another thing to put on schools?  Andrea was joined by Anthony Cunnane, who teaches Krav Maga nationwide, Oisin, owner of Compound Martial Arts in Dublin, Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal at St Munchin's College Limerick and other listeners to discuss...

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13.47 22 Nov 2023


Calls for self defence classes to be taught in secondary schools


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The number of women that have taken up self defence classes has gone up 1,000% (one thousand) percent in the past few years.

Some people are calling for self defence to be taught in schools.  

Is that a good idea? Or is it just another thing to put on schools? 

Andrea was joined by Anthony Cunnane, who teaches Krav Maga nationwide, Oisin, owner of Compound Martial Arts in Dublin, Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal at St Munchin's College Limerick and other listeners to discuss...


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