Self-Defense for People with Disabilities

Self-Defense for People with Disabilities
September 23, 2017 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Franklin Park Adventure Center
1755 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203
Martial Arts expert Brian Lentz of EZ Defense will train us on the ABC’s of FAST Defense


Awareness:

• Recognize warning signs of attack and avoid threatening situations before they become dangerous.
• Avoid attackers by not looking like a victim.
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• Use the power of your voice and body language.
• Stop confrontations and assaults with assertive communication and good boundary skills.
• Find and utilize the power of your fear, not be paralyzed by it.

Core Confidence (Combat):

• And when all else fails, protect yourself and your loved ones with simple & effective FULL FORCE techniques to the attacker’s vulnerable areas.

 
Students will learn how to manage threatening situations and a stress induced adrenaline release, using it positively to:

• Avoid, defuse and, when absolutely necessary, stop violence directed at us; 
• Perform well when addressing the many daily pressures we face; 
• Manage (the) various challenges we face in our personal lives and relationships; 
• Manage and change our internal, negative self-talk; 
• Develop self-esteem and ensure physical and psychological well-being;
• Learn to manage situations in a positive manner;
• Develop unshakeable core confidence.

 
Cost of the class is: $25, Checks made payable to:
The Center for Disability Empowerment
510 E. North Broadway, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43214

*A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available, see scholarship application.             

*Please request accommodations at least one week prior to the class.

Registration deadline: 9/15/17
For More Information:
Call (614) 575-8055
Email: [email protected]