Women's Self Defense

"Most women don't want to even think about self-defense; in fact, we have to be convinced of the need for such training. Is it because we don't want to acknowledge that the world has become an increasingly dangerous place? Is it that we don't want to be "alarmists" or be seen as fearful by our family or friends? Or is it because we fear that no matter what skills we learn, we won't be able to defend ourselves successfully?"
--- Erin O'Toole, Editor Self-Defense for Women magazine

Stay Safe Tactics offers women group self-protection workshops or private and semi-private self-defense sessions if preferred. All classes are informative, safe and fun! (Please visit the website Photo Gallery). There are no fancy techniques to memorize just easy to learn, reality-based and simple to apply self-defense moves utilizing the element of suprise.

Classes address personal safety issues, fear management, use of personal protection devices such as pepper spray and other self protection strategies including awareness, avoidance, verbal skills and escape ("stun and run"). The final hour of a workshop concludes with the participants applying their skills on a heavily padded assailant. ALL of the women enjoy that part of the workshop the most!!!

Women that attend the self-defense workshops have a fear of sexual assault, of course. But many also have a fear of being grabbed by the hair, being choked, or attacked from behind. After the classes, the women are relieved that they now know what to do in such situations.

Following are some of the many positive comments from past workshop critiques:

"How empowering. Reminded me that I can fight back!"
"Great opportunity to learn and start thinking and practicing how to defend yourself."
"The hands-on, physical contact helps a woman get over any psychological reluctance to fight back and make contact."
"The physical contact was a great release of a lot of fears and helped build my confidence."
"Great handouts! Very effective and valuable class! Thank You, Pat!"

For more information or to schedule a class please contact us. For information on upcoming events please check our website.

"There is no time to take swimming lessons when your boat is sinking - you MUST have learned that life-saving skill in advance. So it is with self-defense."
--- Lyn Bates, Safety for Stalking Victims - How to save your privacy, your sanity, and your life.

Stay Safe!

Pat