Personal Protection Strategies That Make Sense

What would you have done after a quick survey of a domestic violence scene, with a man bloodied and moaning at the bottom of the stairs and a calm but shaken woman standing nearby?

She was all of five foot four with not a scratch on her, so they slapped the cuffs on her. Her six foot muscular boyfriend mistook her for a weak, helpless mark and the law mistook her for the perpetrator. She was actually a woman who refused to be a victim, an empowered Safety First graduate, whose personal protection training kicked in automatically, backing her up when she needed it the most. In the aftermath, upon being cleared of all charges, she called us. Her first words were, “It was so easy.”

What kind of training produces such an effective and dramatic result?

The kind of training that goes far beyond the physical, deep into the subconscious mind. The kind of training that reconnects a human being with their hopes, their dreams and their destiny. We call it full force adrenal response self defense, and it is absolutely, positively the most effective method of physical empowerment and personal protection available today.

Knowledge is power. Believing you are safe is not enough. The difference between believing and knowing is experience. Full force adrenal response self defense is the experience of real physical confrontation in a controlled environment. An experience that produces true confidence is like an aura that surrounds us wherever we go. Predators are adept at sensing levels of fear that lead to victimization. When they encounter an individual who possesses the aura of true confidence (based on experience), they instinctively avoid that person, because they know that individual has the will to retaliate. They may feel fear but they are not paralyzed by it. Therefore, fear cannot be used as a weapon against them. By this strategy, a Safety First grad eliminates 90% of a predator’s initiative.

Our society teaches us that fear is an enemy. According to Gavin De Becker, the nation’s leading expert on predicting violent behavior, fear is not only your best friend, it is a gift, hence the title of his book “The Gift of Fear”. We believe that being in harmony with our emotions is one of the most important aspects of our training. As prevalent as crime is, the odds are still against the average adult being victimized. That is why the side benefits of this program relating to quality of life are so vitally important. Eliminating low-level anxiety pertaining to personal safety unlocks a human being’s potential, creativity and energy. We do not seek to overcome fear, but to acknowledge its role as a guardian and protector, and to use it as fuel in times of need.

Ask yourself, how much of your day is adversely affected by low-level anxiety regarding your personal safety? Isn’t it about time to eliminate that burden and live the life you were meant to? You may be surprised to find out that you are already made of the “right stuff”. Courage Quest can change your life in one day. What are you waiting for?

CHILDREN

Often, society depicts children as naïve, helpless victims. However, with the right training even younger children can be surprising effective at protecting themselves and escaping harm. But too often, children are left in the dark about what they themselves can do in order to stay safe. Kidnappers, internet predators, familiar “nice” adults, even family members prey upon children at risk, who, without proper training can easily be persuaded into acts or situations that put them in grave, even fatal danger. We believe in educating children as young as possible (because predators are looking for younger & younger victims). Our children certainly deserve every life skill we can give them in preparation for meeting the world at large. Take a look at our Active Safety for Kids program (ASK) and Rite of Passage.

At the high school level, Full Circle is designed to introduce safety training to select students who then assist us in staffing our children’s programs. By providing role models for the younger kids and giving back to their communities a much needed service, these students gain self worth, promote good values and enhance their own leadership abilities.

If you are in business and wondering about addressing work place violence or specific ways to instill more cohesiveness amongst working groups, consider CORE Team Building.

We are based out of Tacoma, WA in Pierce County. We have done seminars and presentations in Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Tacoma, Sumner, University Place and McChord AFB. If you have the need for a safety program tailored for your group, if you need a speaker for your functions or if you would like us to consider bringing a program out to your area, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to discuss the possibilities.