I originally looked into traditional self defense and martial arts classes and though the pricing seemed fine, there wasn’t much explanation of what was going to be learned. So I kept looking and eventually stumbled onto Manoli’s website.

Though the idea of having my daughter being in any type of aggression simulations did not appeal to me, the thought that she wouldn’t be able to defend herself against a real aggression is obviously a million times worst.

I didn’t really know what to expect, but his real life experiences as a police officer and a self defense simulator for police officers and the public alike was a determinant in my decision.

Now at the end of my daughter’s classes and having witnessed each class, I am more at ease with having her travel locally and abroad as a dancer. She I now better aware of how to avoid iffy situations but if an agression situation happens, she has reflexes she can count on to keep herself as safe as she can, and that’s what I wanted for her from the beginning.

These classes are neither fun to witness nor fun to live through, but my daughter did confirm she felt she acted more on instinct at the end than at the beginning, so well worth all the time, bruises, effort and money. Thank you George!

Again, thank you very much. I learned a lot too!
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Andrée

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Good morning George,

Thank you and your team for another great session! The students learned so much and came out feeling empowered. If possible please email me the pictures so we can add them to our yearbook. 

Best Regards,

Anita

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Merci George et Nicolas,

Quand j’ai commencé cette expérience, je n’étais même pas capable que quelqu’un m’approche, je figeais, je paniquais. Je suis sorti du premier cours en me disant que j’allais tout abandonner, que c’était trop pour moi.

Mais avec le professionnalisme de Nicolas qui m’a appris de cours en cours à reprendre confiance en moi, à développer des stratégies pour me défendre, à me dépasser et à surmonter mes peurs, j’ai réussi à avancer, à reprendre un certain contrôle sur moi, je sors de cette expérience grandie et avec un grand sentiment de fierté. 

Je ne vous dirai jamais assez merci. Continuez ce que vous faites, vous faites la différence dans la vie de biens des gens. 

Marilou

Et merci à Nicolas de m’avoir permis de filmer le dernier cours. Ça me fait un beau souvenir pour me rappeler ce dont je suis capable. Je vous l’envoie ci-joint, ça montre toute la progression par rapport au premier cours. Merci. 

Marilou

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