Tehran Residents Learn To Defend Themselves Against Street Crime
The high rate of street muggings in Tehran has prompted many residents to head for the city's International Martial Arts School and learn self-defense skills. The high rate of street muggings in Tehran has prompted many residents to seek training in self-defense. The city's International Martial Arts School teaches them to react quickly to real life situations - and protect themselves and others. Azadeh (speaking Farsi): “Young women need to possesses the skills of martial arts, self defense, especially now when there are so many robbers and aggressive people on the streets. And by learning self defense skills, young women can feel safe.” Ali Bab Al-hawa’iji, director of the martial arts school, (speaking Farsi): “In our teaching we use techniques and principles of self defense from the Far East – kung fu, taekwondo and karate - we teach civilians to protect themselves.” Woman, trains in the school (speaking Farsi): “We need these kinds of skills because there are s...