'I just don't like bullies:' Local black belt offers free self-defence classes to combat youth violence

As a way to help combat what Forest Glade residents describe as increasing youth violence in their parks, a neighbourhood black belt is offering free self-defence classes.

The most recent example of violence in the area is a 13-year-old, and his friend, being allegedly assaulted with pepper spray two weeks ago at the Forest Glade Optimist Park. Police said they're searching for 10-12 suspects, who may have had a gun and a taser during the Sept. 10 incident.

"I just don't like bullies. That's what's happening, people are being bullied, attacked, pushed around," said Albert Mady, who's lived in Forest Glade for nearly 30 years.

Mady is a ninth-degree blackbelt. When he heard of some of this activity over the summer, he decided to do what he could to help — free self-defence classes so people can "stun and run."

"I really tell people if you can just escape and run away from there, get home that's what you could do and should do. But if you're in the middle of it and have to physically protect yourself, I'm going to try and teach you how to do that," said Mady.

"I have the skill and I have the knowledge ... why not pass it on," he said.

Watch Dave Bartsch describe the violence his 13-year-old endured in Forest Glade two weeks ago: