News alerts need for Houston self-defense classes
Turn on the TV news these days, and there have been a number of disturbing stories about women’s safety in the middle of public spaces you would assume are safe. This shows the importance of Houston self-defense classes.
- Multiple women say man on bike groped them on popular Houston park trails (ABC13)
- Multiple sexual assault cases reported across Houston area as authorities seek additional victims (KHOU)
- Police investigating sexual assaults along Houston walking trails (FOX26)
In the reports from the above news links, from Brays Bayou Trail near Glen Arbor Drive and North Braeswood, to Heights Hike and Bike Trail, simply walking a dog can lead to becoming a victim.
In the summer of 2025, Houston police confirmed at least three separate groping attacks carried out by a man on a bicycle wearing a red helmet, targeting women walking on popular trails such as the Heights Hike & Bike Trail and Buffalo Bayou. One victim was actually lifted off her feet before he rode off.
At Jesse H. Jones Park, a 16‑year‑old suspect has been arrested for attempting to sexually assault a woman. Investigators believe there may have been multiple victims in similar situations
These incidents happened in broad daylight, underscoring that such risks are very real right here in Houston.
“One in five women have experienced some type of sexual assault or rape in her lifetime, so it really comes as no surprise that we’re hearing this in the news,” Trauma therapist Chau Nguyen told KHOU 11. “We wish we could just tell people to stop violating women, but sadly we have to turn to ourselves, be on alert, tell a friend where you’re going to be, be on the lookout. These are common sense things but sadly we have to keep reminding people to do these things to stay safe.”
Stay safe in Houston could include self-defense training with Sixth Degree Black Belt Sensei Alex Ndem at Olympic Karate and Sports Center Houston.
The recent assaults in Houston’s parks show that women walking, even during the daytime, may suddenly face a physical threat. Taking Houston self-defense classes at a karate dojo delivers:
Practical physical skills for breaking free from grabs or holds.
Mental strength and confidence that reduce vulnerability and empower boundary setting.
Situational awareness and training that support early detection and risk avoidance.
Consistency and structure, to help the body react automatically in stressful moments.
A dojo environment gives more than striking moves—it provides discipline, resilience, and peace of mind. It’s more than fitness – it’s preparation.
Contact us today about signing up for Houston self-defense classes.