`Shito-Ryu Shukokai Teaches Women Anti-Rape Tactics

Shito-Ryu Vice Secretary, Sam Dire said they teach women the techniques to repel rapists. He said they further expose them to self-defence tactics that are not normally taught for sparring purposes. "We teach the women the excruciating spots of a human body, in order for them to escape in desperate situations," he said.

Dire said this is a way of giving back to the community and ensuring its safety. He said they try by all means to ensure that they do not train people who will later use their karate know-how to harm members of the public. "Our teachings are meant for socially responsible citizens whose main objective is to deter criminals in the community," he said.