[bd476]

The story does not mention anywhere that the ten year old twins won the fight or "whupped" him. The story does say that the commotion and their screaming awoke their father who then whacked the creep with a lamp.

That's an important distinction for those who believe that ten year old blue belts could defeat an adult male.

However this story is important and serves as a reminder that martial arts schools are not required to run background checks.

Parents should not assume that their children are safe with their martial arts instructors.

[brazzaville]

Good morning.

Resistance isn't futile and these kids won because they fought back. Whether or not you think you can defeat your enemy, never ever give up. Oh, and make a lot of noise.

Michael Frazier

[Ghengis]

The story does not mention anywhere that the ten year old twins won the fight or "whupped" him. The story does say that the commotion and their screaming awoke their father who then whacked the creep with a lamp.

That's an important distinction for those who believe that ten year old blue belts could defeat an adult male.

However this story is important and serves as a reminder that martial arts schools are not required to run background checks.

Parents should not assume that their children are safe with their martial arts instructors.

Very, very true.  Never assume that a martial arts instructor is trustworthy or competent. 

As a student, or parent of a student, you need to conduct careful research.  Be cynical about grandiose claims of what you or your kids will accomplish as a student. 

I recommend that folks buy Melissa Soalt's self defense videos as a starting point and advance their study from there. What she teaches works for everyone from small females to big males. Much of the content will work for children. It is nothing new, but she has researched the topic well and presents it just as well.