Keeping High School and College Students S.A.F.E.

S.A.F.E. college self-defense workshops are for both men and women.
The S.A.F.E. program is divided into 3 - 2 hour modules.  These concentrate on how to be aware of, resolve and manage both mental and physical conflicts that might arise on a daily basis.  This system is much more than a martial arts self-defense program.

Michael and his instructors have conducted themselves in a very professional manner. Much thought has gone into the delivery of the message of the importance of awareness in order to feel and be safe in different environments. Instruction also includes strategies of how to deal with situations which can not be avoided.

Our school and department whole heartedly endorse this program. This has been a great addition to our Physical Education program and certainly a benefit to our students who take advantage of participating in this class."

-  Paul Zientarski, Department Coordinator Physical Education, Naperville Central High School

(Mr. Zientarski  and Naperville Central H.S. were featured in the book "SPARK" by John J. Ratey, MD)

Awareness Module – This section covers both self awareness and external awareness for living a safe life as well as how to maintain balance and deliver powerful strikes.                

Topics include:

1. Physical body language and how not to look like a victim
2. How to avoid awareness distractions
3. How to overcome a victim mindset
4. Awareness training exercises
5. Respect and how it is the best self-defense
6. Keeping yourself informed
7. How to change up your routines
8. Avoidance of dangerous situations  To include: Party dangers, hazings, date rape, rape, violent attacks On campus, school shootings, stalkers and much more!    
   
9. Secondary crime locations and why you must never go to one
10. Strong posture for effective defense
11. How to strike powerfully using your hands, elbows, knees and feet

Module 2 – Restore – The second section covers how to prepare for and resolve a conflict before it turns physical as well as how to receive and diffuse physical attacks from larger attackers.

Topics include:

1. Four steps to an attack
2. Identifying violent behavior
3. Body positioning
4. Awareness levels
5. Importance of attitude and mental state
6. Verbal de-escalation
7. Defending against slaps, punches and grabs from the front
   

Module 3 – Control – This section emphasizes the physical skills necessary for confronting and ending violent behavior. 

                                                
Discover weak points on the body     Learn how to escape or control someone larger than you

Topics include:

1. Review of: Strong posture for effective defense and striking powerfully
   
2. Mental positioning
3. Physical self-defense skills to include pressure points
   
4. Personal space and its importance
5. Mindset of the attacker and defender
6. Exercises on honing your intuition as a self-defense tool
7. Dealing with attacks from behind and on the ground