Self-defence classes are kids' stuff

Former Israeli Academy of Sport coach Haim Sasson gets a hand block from Amelia, 4. Picture: David Caird Source: Herald Sun

CHILDREN as young as three are being taught self-defence techniques used by the Israeli military.

Melbourne childcare centres are offering a modified version of Krav Maga, using play, games and self-defence moves to increase children's safety awareness and protect them from paedophiles, bullies and other threats.

Dynamight Kids founder Leann Webb said children were not being taught to use their fists, but to identify danger and react appropriately.

"It's not about hurting other children, but being safe," she said. "It might be using their voices to say 'Stop' and running away from danger, as well as self-defence skills."

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Former Israeli Academy of Sport coach Haim Sasson is conducting demonstrations in Melbourne this week.

Melbourne mother Lisa, 38, said she was happy for her daughter, Amelia, 4, to have the Krav Maga lessons at Minikins Kindergarten and Child Care Centre.

"It is sad that in this day and age we need to do this, but it's the world we live in," she said.

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