Charlotte, N.C. -- With the recent massing shootings, a Charlotte business hosted a shorter version of their active killer defense training session on Saturday.

• The 30 people who participated in the Fit to Fight class learned ways to fight back if they encounter an active shooter
• Fit to Fight Owner Ryan Hoover said they opened the training session to children 12 and older who come to the event with parent after the school shooting in Parkland
• The training center will host its regular hour-training session in November, which is five to six hours long

The 30 people who participated in the Fit to Fight class learned ways to fight back if they encounter an active shooter. 

The youngest participant at this session was 11-year-old Robbie Watts.

 “I learned a lot about how to keep yourself alive and how to help others if there are in danger or hurt,” Robbie said.

Robbie’s dad, Austin, said it was important for him to bring his two sons to the event.

“Lightning does strike people, things do happen. I want them to be prepared in case they are in a situation whether it’s at school, whether it’s at the mall, whether it’s a one-on-one event that they can react properly,” Austin said.

Brian Snelson also brought his family to participate in the session, including his 12-year-old daughter.

“I want them to realize there are people out there who will do harm, if they have the opportunity and be a little bit more prepared,” Snelson said

Fit to Fight Owner Ryan Hoover said they opened the training session to children 12 and older who come to the event with parent after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida last year.

“We had administrator coming to us, they were driven by kids. They wanted to learn how to fight because at the end of the day, they are the targets. They are the most likely victims,” Hoover said.

During the event, they learned how to disarm and tackle a suspect. Participants also learned how to provide trauma care to the wounded until paramedics arrive.

In addition, people learned best practices to implement when police respond to the scene.

The training center will host its regular hour-training session in November, which is five to six hours long. It will be free of charge for school employees.