Learn simple and effective skills and strategies for de-escalation, self-defense, and concealed carry.
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SAFE Self-Defense for Women (8hrs)
For 30 years SAFE Self-Defense programs have helped over 200,00 women and students empower themselves with practical violence prevention and self-defense skills. This course goes beyond the student program and has participants learn to spot potential threats and understand risky situations through real-life video analysis. Equip yourself with the knowledge to stay SAFE in any environment.
Course topics:
- The legal, ethical, and moral aspects of self-defense.
- Avoidance, awareness, and de-escalation.
- Trusting your intuition.
- Being a hard target.
- Survival mindset.
- The predator's MO.
- Physical defensive skills.
- Simulated attack.
- and much, much more.
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SAFE Self-Defense for STUDENTS
For 30 years SAFE Self-Defense programs have helped over 200,00 women and students empower themselves with practical violence prevention and self-defense skills. This program is delivered over 5 lessons and is designed to give middle school and high school students the basic knowledge and skills needed to stay safe both at school and in their community.
Course topics:
- The legal, ethical, and moral aspects of self-defense.
- Avoidance, awareness, and de-escalation.
- Trusting your intuition.
- The predator's MO.
- Simple strategies to stay safe.
- Physical defensive skills.
- Simulated attack.
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De-escalation, the ultimate self-defense Skill
Social violence can erupt in any setting, from schools and workplaces to bars and even at your child’s little league game. What often begins as a simple disagreement can quickly escalate into a violent confrontation with lasting consequences.
This program equips participants with effective communication and conflict resolution skills designed to defuse tense situations and prevent violence. Learn how to navigate and resolve conflicts calmly and effectively, ensuring safety and understanding in high-stress situations.
De-escalation skills are essential for everyone, as conflict is an inevitable part of life. Join us to develop the tools necessary to manage and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Course topics:
- Social vs. anti-social violence.
- What de-escalation is and is not.
- Let go my ego.
- Strategic empathy.
- Mirroring and labeling.
- When losing is winning.
- Body language.
- Role-plays.
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NRA CCW(CPL) [Available in IL 2025]
The NRA CCW (Concealed Carry) course is the latest pistol course released by the nation's leading firearms organization, The National Rifle Association. Passing is not easy, but can be accomplished by competent beginners and experienced shooters. Message us to find out if this course is right for you.
Course topics:
- The safe storage, use, and handling of a pistol. including, but not limited to, safe storage, use, and handling to protect child safety. (REQUIRED)
- Ammunition knowledge, and the fundamentals of pistol shooting. (REQUIRED)
- Pistol shooting positions. (REQUIRED)
- Firearms and the law, including civil liability issues and the use of deadly force. (REQUIRED)
- Avoiding criminal attack and controlling a violent confrontation. (REQUIRED)
- All laws that apply to carrying a concealed pistol in this state. (REQUIRED)
- Pistol Nomenclature.
- Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense.
- Basic Defensive Pistol Skills.
- Drawing from Concealment.
- Emergency Reloading.
- Stoppage Remediation.
- Mindset.
- Carry Modes.
- Pistol Concealment.
- Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance. (offered upon request)
- Sport Shooting and Training Activities. (offered upon request)
- 5 hours or range time with live fire. (REQUIRED) Students will need 200+ rounds of ammunition to complete course objectives. (MI required minimum: 30 rounds, 3 hours.)
- Course Length: 8-9 hours classroom time (excluding firearm cleaning and sport shooting lessons) and 5 hours of range time. (MI required minimum: 8 hours.)
- Minimum Age: 21yo.
This course meets the MI State CPL Course Requirement. The MI CPL allows you to carry a pistol concealed. Electro-muscular disruption technology, commonly called tasers, are permitted with a MI CPL. It DOES NOT allow you to carry knives concealed.
Michigan Code 28.425j
Michigan Code 750.224a
Michigan Code 750.227
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