SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS

Unique, HANDS-ON self-defense and empowerment programs in a safe and supportive environment, conducted by KARATE STL Head Instructor Sharon A. Basinger, Sensei 5th Dan.  If they wish, students are shown how to throw an adult to the floor, although,  students never need to do anything that feels uncomfortable to them.  While self-defense is very serious, learning it doesn't have to be.  The seminars are educational, yes, but always FUN!  

WOMEN (age 15+) -- Why be a victim?

Society has attempted to program women to believe that, because they usually are physically the weaker sex, they are helpless in the face of violence.  That is totally untrue.  Women of today have learned that they must take responsibility for their own lives, their own safety, and perhaps that of their families.  They know that there is not always going to be someone around to protect them.

The KARATE STL instructors show you how to employ practical, easy-to-learn hold breaks, blocks, strikes and throws.  You learn how to use leverage, momentum and vital striking points against an attacker.  It's not about size or strength, but attitude and skill.  You are taught how to make your fear work to your advantage, to fight back, escape and survive in seemingly indefensible situations.

Our world is becoming more dangerous every day.  Nothing can guarantee your safety but you CAN take an active role and do everything possible to control your destiny and to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic, a VICTIM.
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boys & girls (age 8-14) -- Why be a victim?

Most of us know of a kid whose life has been horribly changed or tragically ended by one of society’s predators.  Often heard are words like, “I didn’t think it would happen,” or “He seemed so nice,” or “I thought this was a safe neighborhood.”  Denial and being unprepared can produce a criminal’s best friend, a scared young victim. 

The KARATE STL instructors show you how to avoid becoming a victim, and how to let your fear make you more powerful.  You learn what to do if a predator targets you, how and when to use your mind and your entire body to stop an adult attacker.  You practice easy-to-learn moves that really work, and then try those moves on adults right there in the classroom.  It doesn’t matter how small or weak you are -- or how big or strong they are.  It’s all about attitude and skill.  You are not helpless!  You can fight back and win!!  

Sadly, kids are becoming more susceptible to danger every day, even in places they used to feel safe.  Nothing can guarantee your safety but you can learn how to tilt the odds in your favor, and how to keep from becoming a VICTIM.
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FIND YOUR OWN INNER STRENGTH AND COURAGE!

• Provides a new sense of confidence and assurance

• Increases a feeling of strength and control

• Promotes healing from old traumas and fears

• Expands awareness of safe boundaries

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To enroll, see Pricing, or . . . 

     ...AT PV:  Call 314.213.8094 
     ...AT MH:  Call 314.434.1919

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OTHER SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS

WOULD YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS, CLUB OR CHURCH LIKE TO HOST A SEMINAR??

An increasing number of concerned leaders in our community are realizing the advantages of supporting self-defense programs for their members or employees.

Ultimately, it not only benefits seminar participants but also the sponsor.  Individuals who have received self-defense training are more confident and aware, and are less likely to be involved in an act of violence.  It is also possible to receive insurance rate reductions and could be tax deductible depending on your organization or firm.

Sponsorship can be arranged under a variety of conditions from a major fund raiser to simply providing a seminar location where the participants themselves are responsible for enrollment fees, or the sponsor contributing part or all of the fees, etc.  Several possibilities exist.