Most women who've defended themselves against assault have never trained in fighting arts, never swum with Navy SEALS, and in fact a few would have a hard time distinguishing a karate chop from a lamb chop. How did they do it? Can you too learn their secrets? Yes, when you know how to use the five keys to safety:
- Awareness of the people around you, of your state of mind, of your social shortcuts that can get you in hot water;
- Intuition, your early warning system that you often ignore;
- the vitality of your Voice;
- setting Boundaries and testing them; and
- using Leverage to physically enforce your boundaries if necessary (and to give you the confidence to use all the other tools in your kit to keep safe because you've got Plan B).
These five keys unlock all the safety strategies you'll ever need. You will learn how to use them in these classes. Recognize assailant ploys and manipulations, and how to thwart them. Assess your risks, and plan around them. Come prepared to challenge yourself--emPOWERment doesn't get more fun.
Best of all: You practice your new skills, hands-on. You enjoy friendly, supportive, classes in a comfortable environment. Most classes are for women only. You gain confidence as you observe your skills become stronger. And you'll have no trouble reaching our convenient locations near Seattle's Capitol Hill, Downtown, International District, University District, Sand Point, Bellevue and Kirkland.
Watch a video clip from a recent class:
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Classes to Fit Every Busy Woman's Schedule:
Self-Defense 101 for Women: Give
yourself 4 (or 5) weeks and you'll discover the life-changing power of self-defense
knowledge. You will increase the odds of turning a violent action into
a boring non-event...and we'll have fun, too. Click here for the schedule of upcoming classes and registration. [Note: all Self-Defense 101 classes will be in transition from 4 to 5 weeks between Summer and Fall, 2010.]
Weekend
Workshops: Can't come during the week? Ask me about
the Weekend Intensive Program. Click here for the schedule of upcoming classes and registration.
Short Seminars: For the crucial bare bones of personal safety. As short as one hour, up to 5 hours. Click here for the schedule of upcoming classes and registration, or contact me to arrange a session for your group.
Special Seminars: Contact me to arrange a seminar for your group or club.
Private Classes for individuals and groups. Popular selections are sessions for teen girls, mother-daughter classes, and KidSafe programs for children age 5-8.
Custom Programs for NPOs and businesses. Safety skills and verbal de-escalation can be a great workplace benefit, as well as an asset to your customer service. Contact me to arrange your company's program.
Donated Classes Program: I donate safety skills and violence prevention training every year to a select group of non-profit organizations. For more information about this program click here.