Darwen mum and son have DAN karate double
3:30pm Wednesday 25th July 2012 in News
By Vanessa Cornall, Crime reporter
DAN DOUBLE Yasmin and Kasim in action
A MOTHER and son have proved they are a real match for bullies after high kicking their way into karate black belts.
Yasmin Zaffar decided she and her 11-year-old son Kasim would learn the highly-skilled martial art karate together, after Kasim became the target of local bullies.
The pair from Darwen, who have been training with Aspire Martial Arts, which has classes in Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley and Padiham, for six years have just obtained the coveted black belt.
Avondale Primary School pupil Kasim said: “Karate has really helped improve my self esteem. I am absolutely love training.
“Everyone at school is impressed I am a black belt. I hope to one day become a teacher because that would be my dream job.”
Police staff member Yasmin was just awarded her black belt second dan. She said: “It feels amazing to achieve my goal. Me and Kasim started karate six years ago because he was being bullied a little bit. I thought learning karate would give him back his confidence and help him defend himself if he was in a volatile situation.
“I am not a violent person at all but it is very comforting to know I can look after myself if I need too. It is also lovely being able to share a hobby with my son.”
Yasmin, who works in Lancashire Constabulary’s community cohesion team, now hopes to complete her trainee instructor exams, so she can set up a female only karate class reaching out to those members of the community who would normally not be able to learn self defence techinques.
She said: “Being Asian myself, it would be nice to be able to help other Asian women to have the opportunity to become confident, self assured and able to defend themselves.
“Karate is about control not violence and that is something I would like to spread.”
Comments(23)
sen c ble
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6:06pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Goog luck!
Stuart Farquar
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6:41pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:Please train me up, I am very willing.
To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!
sen c ble
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6:41pm Wed 25 Jul 12
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
sen c ble
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6:43pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!
sen c ble wrote:Please train me up, I am very willing.
To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!
Stuart Farquar
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6:44pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:You gonna train me then ?
RUinsane wrote: What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
Stuart Farquar
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6:45pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:I already have learning dificulties and if I can overcome them I can overcome owt ! Push me hard !!
Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!sen c ble wrote: To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!Please train me up, I am very willing.
sen c ble
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6:52pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Stuart Farquar wrote:OK then, but first try this at home.
sen c ble wrote:I already have learning dificulties and if I can overcome them I can overcome owt ! Push me hard !!
Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!sen c ble wrote: To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!Please train me up, I am very willing.
With 1 foot firmly on the ground, lift gradually the other foot and raise it as high as you can,directly in front of you and at an angle, above the head.
If you scream in pain no doubt I'll here you, even though you are on the other side of the Pendle Hill!
Stuart Farquar
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6:55pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:LOL so mean to me. I try it though. Thanks ;) ... Just tried and fell over on the dog.. calling the vets...
Stuart Farquar wrote:OK then, but first try this at home. With 1 foot firmly on the ground, lift gradually the other foot and raise it as high as you can,directly in front of you and at an angle, above the head. If you scream in pain no doubt I'll here you, even though you are on the other side of the Pendle Hill!sen c ble wrote:I already have learning dificulties and if I can overcome them I can overcome owt ! Push me hard !!Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!sen c ble wrote: To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!Please train me up, I am very willing.
sen c ble
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6:59pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Stuart Farquar wrote:So what was the whisltle I heard, you or the dog! Ha Ha Ha.
sen c ble wrote:LOL so mean to me. I try it though. Thanks ;) ... Just tried and fell over on the dog.. calling the vets...
Stuart Farquar wrote:OK then, but first try this at home. With 1 foot firmly on the ground, lift gradually the other foot and raise it as high as you can,directly in front of you and at an angle, above the head. If you scream in pain no doubt I'll here you, even though you are on the other side of the Pendle Hill!sen c ble wrote:I already have learning dificulties and if I can overcome them I can overcome owt ! Push me hard !!Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!sen c ble wrote: To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!Please train me up, I am very willing.
Stuart Farquar
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7:10pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:So mean to me =(
Stuart Farquar wrote:So what was the whisltle I heard, you or the dog! Ha Ha Ha.sen c ble wrote:LOL so mean to me. I try it though. Thanks ;) ... Just tried and fell over on the dog.. calling the vets...Stuart Farquar wrote:OK then, but first try this at home. With 1 foot firmly on the ground, lift gradually the other foot and raise it as high as you can,directly in front of you and at an angle, above the head. If you scream in pain no doubt I'll here you, even though you are on the other side of the Pendle Hill!sen c ble wrote:I already have learning dificulties and if I can overcome them I can overcome owt ! Push me hard !!Stuart Farquar wrote:You're gonna have difficulties, trust me!sen c ble wrote: To remain in tip top condition mentally and physically, combat is the next step. If you have difficulties reduce the combat numbers and set it according to your ability over a period of time. Goog luck!Please train me up, I am very willing.
RUinsane
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7:26pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
sen c ble
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7:38pm Wed 25 Jul 12
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
Your ferret stinks
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7:58pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:Yeah strange isn't it that when your caught out it's a laugh!
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
RUinsane
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8:17pm Wed 25 Jul 12
Your ferret stinks wrote:Anyway, being one of them, theres an elephant in the room kind of people and I just can't help myself, it would be an interesting stat to have.
sen c ble wrote:Yeah strange isn't it that when your caught out it's a laugh!
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
What percentage of violent attacks carried out on asian females are from within the immediate family unit? I'd say it would be pretty high in comparison to anglo saxon women, who are more likely to get a beating from a complete stranger and also from within the family unit. So I'd say its probably an even split for them.
What do you think???
Your ferret stinks
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8:41pm Wed 25 Jul 12
RUinsane wrote:Yeah, reminds me of the flintstones and how we have moved on in the 21st century......how does it go 'screwed or be screwed' cos if i don't my mate will.
Your ferret stinks wrote:Anyway, being one of them, theres an elephant in the room kind of people and I just can't help myself, it would be an interesting stat to have.
sen c ble wrote:Yeah strange isn't it that when your caught out it's a laugh!
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
What percentage of violent attacks carried out on asian females are from within the immediate family unit? I'd say it would be pretty high in comparison to anglo saxon women, who are more likely to get a beating from a complete stranger and also from within the family unit. So I'd say its probably an even split for them.
What do you think???
Put 'end' at the back of your name.
Your ferret stinks
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9:07pm Wed 25 Jul 12
accy lad and proud
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11:00pm Wed 25 Jul 12
sen c ble
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11:02am Thu 26 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:OK insane, I was referring to you as in your previous post you claimed you had a venom bag stuffed up your hole, hence why I was commenting particularly to your post.
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
Any way i've got to shoot. I've got a snake to catch!
sen c ble
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11:12am Thu 26 Jul 12
Your ferret stinks wrote:Caught out! you paranoid twit.
sen c ble wrote:Yeah strange isn't it that when your caught out it's a laugh!
RUinsane wrote:Chill RU, I'm having a laugh!
sen c ble wrote:You sound like you are highly trained, are you a ninja? I just find it very comforting to know that these ladies will be able to defend themselves from attack, whats venomous about that???
RUinsane wrote:Yasmin and Kasim, i'll also teach you how to remain immune from venom bites, but we'll discuss later!
What a great idea passing on this skill to more asian women, then they can defend themselves from beatings at home. Well done keep up the good work.
Yes it would help victims of domestic issues and personally I have trained a few, but regret failing to train victims, as the one who had her eyes gorjed out and blinded by her maniac partner, reported LET.
Just giveover jumping on a band wagon and how I wish I could train you to engage your brain before deciding to release garbage!
sen c ble
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2:43pm Thu 26 Jul 12
Your ferret stinks wrote:Confirms you discharging, unengaged!!!
Sorry, typo error, should have said 'his' name and not 'yours'
RUinsane
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4:46pm Thu 26 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:You didn't shoot for long, was the que short when you were signing on?
Your ferret stinks wrote:Confirms you discharging, unengaged!!!
Sorry, typo error, should have said 'his' name and not 'yours'
Your ferret stinks
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4:17pm Fri 27 Jul 12
sen c ble wrote:In English would be good?
Your ferret stinks wrote: Sorry, typo error, should have said 'his' name and not 'yours'Confirms you discharging, unengaged!!!
The Fair Word says...
3:57pm Wed 25 Jul 12