Self Defence Seminar For Women

Athena and Phil Thompson

Protect's 'Safe For Life' seminar is the most effective, thorough and practical women's self defence seminar available.

Covering all aspects of real violence, the focus of the seminar is simple; To enhance your survivability against real life violence. That's it. That's all.

For women of all ages (16+), sizes and abilities, this seminar addresses physical and sexual aggression, sexual assault and stalking as well as rapes, robberies and acts of random violence. Understanding your attacker, recognising signs of violence, behavioral patterns and more are all topics addressed in this seminar. The key to our program is not in eliminating fear but rather in transforming it to a powerful surge that will enable instant action instead of panic.

This seminar answers many commonly asked questions, including: "Is it better to fight back, or not?" "How can I defend myself against a stronger/larger male opponent?" and more.

Upon completion of this course women will have learned life saving safety skills and strategies which will enable them to successfully escape, resist and survive sexual aggression and violent attacks.

SO WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER COMING..?

• Because unfortunately, violence against women occurs in NZ every 23 minutes.
• Because in NZ, a woman is raped or sexually assaulted at least every two hours.
  (Either reported or unreported)
• Because 1 out of 3 women will be sexually assaulted at sometime in her life
  and 1 out of 8 women are before the age of 18.
• Because 60% of rapes and most battering and sexual assaults take place in the home.
• Because 68% of rape victims knew their assailant, 28% of victims are raped by husbands or boyfriends, 35% by acquaintances, and 5% by other relatives.
• Because most people view self defence with the classic "it will never happen to me" attitude. Until it happens.  

THAT IS WHY. IT IS A COMMON AND SERIOUS ISSUE.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Part 1 - Psychology:

• Anatomy of a Confrontation
• The Psychology of an Attacker
• Avoidance & Prevention Strategies
• Belief Systems and Personal Boundaries
• Awareness & Intuition
• Developing a Survivors Mentality
• Understanding the Psychology of Fear
• Verbal Defusing and De-escalating Strategies
• Drills & Confidence building

 Part 2 - Physical:

• Natural Stances & Strategy
• Tactical Postures to Maximize Safety
• Body Language and Behavioral Patterns
• Primary & Secondary Targets and their Offensive/Defensive Tools
• Principals of Physical Retaliation
• Common Attacks & Defences
• Scenarios (Mock Attack Situations with an environment) 

Take action today and give yourself the peace of mind that you are in control of your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Check the 'Upcoming Events' section for details of the next Safe For Life seminar in your area and book now.

"This course is simply invaluable for any woman! It is not the usual theoretical and often impractical content of other self defence courses. This is the real thing and deals with actual reality the way things really happen. The experience and professionalism of Athena and Phil is obvious and impressive. Having experienced real violence, I know what works and what doesn't. This seminar will ACTUALLY save lives. Every woman should do it!" Di Carre

Next seminar Date: See Upcoming Events page for further details