IF ATTACKED, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

  • YOU would most likely panic & freeze.

  • Enraged, YOU might even scream, swear, hit & finally run away.

 

A. OUR “ATTACK SIMULATIONS” WILL HELP YOU…

  • Deal with the fear, panic & confusion when confronted.
  • Channel frozen fear into mental ‘strength & empowerment’.
  • Increase your self-confidence & warrior mindset.
  • Discover how it feels to effectively hit, knee, elbow & gouge someone.
  • Use full force, disabling responses against a fully padded assailant.

 

B. OUR “HANDS-ON” SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAMS ARE…

  • For women, teens & children.
  • Rated by the CAFSU as one of Montreal’s best & most realistic courses.
  • Funded & accredited by IVAC (Compensation for Crime victims) / CNESST:
    • Private “hands-on” self-defense training paid by IVAC / CNESST.
    • For survivors of conjugal & sexual violence, intimidation & assault.

  • Taught by George Manoli & his team:

    • Retired Montreal police officer.
    • Author of 3 personal safety manuals:
      • Street Smart Kids – Free download on this site
      • Don’t bully Me!
      • Don’t be a victim – women’s safety
    • Bachelor of education degree.
    • Black belt in Karate & Judo.
    • Created programs for:
      • Air Canada
        • Unruly passengers: taught to 6500 flight attendants.
      • SPVM
        • Gun safety during Police altercations & high risk interventions.
      • Bombardier Aerospace
        • Verbal Judo & passive resistance strategies.
      • Don’t Bully Me! 
        • Teaching children & teens to stand up for themselves.
      • Street Safe Kids!
        • Parent/child street-proofing program & workshop.
    • Over 12 Montreal high schools offer his self-defense programs.
    • View photos, shows, articles & documentaries – Media Icon.

 

C. OUR CLIENTS

1. Women & teenage girls (12+)

  • No previous self-defense experience necessary.
  • Open to all fitness & martial arts levels.

2. Bullied children & teens

  • Verbal & physical intimidation.
  • Assertiveness training:
    • Body language
    • Clear verbal message
    • What to say & how to say it
    • What to do if intimidation persists.

3. IVAC (Crime Victim Compensation) & CNESST

  • For survivors of assault, conjugal & sexual violence.
  • Private ‘hands-on’ self-defense training covered & funded by IVAC / CNESST.
  • IVAC / CNESST self-defense training covers stand-up & ground attack simulations.
  • Since 1982, we have been empowering women, teens & children all over Quebec.
  • Our ‘hands-on’, no-nonsense training is simple, effective & attitude changing.
  • We empower & assert over 30 IVAC / CNESST clients per trimester.

You want IVAC approval for private self-defense training?

– 3 EASY STEPS – 

 

Step 1. Request a cost assessment…

    • Send us YOUR:

      • Full name.
      • IVAC dossier number.
      • E-mail address.
      • Cell number (optional).
      • IVAC letter: ‘Reimbursement of …’

        • 438-392-4683
        • Gmanoli@videotron.ca

 

Step 2. You & your agent will receive a cost assessment

    • A detailed lesson plan for 8 private ‘hands-on’ self-defense sessions.
    • A cost assessment as requested by IVAC.
    • A delivery confirmation number that the assessment was received by IVAC.
    • YOU can now do the follow up with your IVAC agent for their approval.

Step 3. Once your IVAC agent approves the cost assessment…

    • Ask your IVAC / CNESST agent to contact Mr. Manoli: (438) 392-4683
    • We will contact YOU to coordinate our mutual availability to begin training:
    • YOU will receive a training preparation file (2 pages):
      • Exact address; Waiver form to fill out; What to bring & wear, etc.
    • If you wish, you can be accompanied by a relative or friend (moral support).
    • Together & at your pace, we will cover:
          • Crime prevention & Street Smart strategies.
          • 4 classes: Stand-up attack simulations.
          • 4 classes: Ground & stand-up attack simulations.
    • We will invoice IVAC / CNESST for your private self-defense sessions.

“A positive & empowering experience!”

 

D. EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS

  • (A) Private (B) Semi-private (C) Small & large groups.
  • YOU gather friends, relatives, classmates & co-workers, etc.
  • We DO NOT organize/gather participants in order for you to join a group.
  • We can come to YOU (travel charges apply).
  • YOU can train at our St. Léonard studio.
  • Sessions can be adapted to YOUR specific needs:
    • Duration
    • Content
    • Intensity

E. FOUR (4) THEMES PER CLASS

  • Theory; Street Smart strategies; Mind set & Attitude.
  • Your body weapons – striking a shield, screaming & saying ‘No!’.
  • Establishing “Contact” with the assailant.
  • ‘Hands-on’ attack simulations against a fully padded attacker.

 

F. TRAINING MODULES WITH ‘ATTACK SIMULATIONS’

MODULE 1
Stand-up Simulations		 MODULE 2
Ground Simulations		 MODULE 3
Knife & 2 vs 1 Simulations		  
  • Stranger; Acquaintance; Harassed
  • Lifted, pulled, dragged; Bear hug
  • From front/behind; Hair pull
  • Confined; Blindfolded; Distracted…
  • Surprise; Being struck…
  • Standing – brought to ground
  • On ground: he’s on top or beside of you
  • Between legs; Undresses you…
  • Lifted/dragged; Blindfolded…
  • Surprise; Being struck & mounted…
  • Robbery; Abduction; Violent – pulls out knife
  • Date rape; Unwanted groping/touching…
  • Confined Spaces; Ground – pulls out knife
  • Knife attack: front, back, sitting, lifted…
  • 2 vs 1 & assailant pulls out a knife…
  

Womens Self Defense in Montreal

 

 

G. WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Educational formats Duration Training Modules
1- Introductory Workshop 1 session  x 2-3 hrs. Modules: #1 (stand-up attacks)
2- Mini Self-defense Course 2 sessions  x 1.5 – 2 hrs. / Session Modules: #1, #2 (stand-up & ground attacks)
3- Basic Self-defense Course 4 sessions  x 1.5 – 2 hrs. / Session Modules: #1, #2 (stand-up & ground attacks)
4- Advanced Self-defense Course #1 6 sessions  x 1.5 – 2 hrs. / Session Modules: #1, #2 (stand-up & ground attacks)
5- Advances Self-defense Course #2 8 sessions  x 1.5 – 2 hrs. / Session Modules: #1, #2, #3 (stand-up, ground & knife)

 

 

 

SOME OF OUR CLIENTS

  • Marie Clarac
  • Collège Charlemagne
  • Collège de Montréal
  • O’Sullivan Collège
  • École Armand Corbeil…
  • Collège Notre Dame
  • Royal Vale
  • Royal West Academy
  • Mountain View
  • Le Vitrail…
  • FADOQ de Montréal
  • City of Westmount
  • IVAC / CNESST
  • Chêne Bleu
  • The Study…
  

 

CONTACT US

438-392-4683

  • E-mail: gmanoli@videotron.ca

  • Reliable, professional & cordial service – since 1982.
    • We are here to help & guide you.
    • We answer all requests in writing.
  • No contract to sign.
  • No reservation deposit required.
  • We are incorporated & insured.
  • We can adjust the training format to your specific requirements:
    • Duration.
    • Modules taught:
      • Standup attacks only.
      • Bullying & assertiveness training only.
      • Ground attacks only.
      • More stand-up, less ground attacks.
      • More ground, less stand-up attacks.
      • Armed assailant & 2 vs 1 attacks….
  • The COST for our services will depend on:
    • Number of participants attending.
    • Length of the training sessions required (1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 sessions).
    • Location of the training sessions (our place or yours).

When contacting us, please answer these 5 questions:

1. Are you a client of IVAC (Victim compensation) or CNESST ?

    • If ‘No’, please go to question #2.
    • If  ‘Yes’ follow the 3 steps in section ‘C’ (Our clients):
      • IVAC / CNESST clients
        • #1. Request a cost assessment for private classes.
          • We will send you & your IVAC agent a copy.
          • You will receive a delivery confirmation #.
        • #2. Read over the cost assessment & lesson plans
          • Follow up with an IVAC agent to get their approval.
        • #3. Approval received – Ask the IVAC agent to contact me.

2. What session format are you looking for?

    • Private, 1-on-1 sessions.
    • You & a few friends..
    • Gather your own group:
      • Work, school, home, community center…
    • WE DO NOT gather clients or organize courses / workshops.

3. What training format would you like?

    • See section ‘F’ above & select – Attack simulations training modules
      • Module 1. Stand-up attack simulations.
      • Module 2. Ground attack simulations.
      • Module 3. Knife & 2 vs 1 simulations.
    • See section ‘G’ above & select – Workshops & Courses
      • 1 session X 3 hours: Introductory workshop (module 1). 
      • 2 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session: Mini self-defense course (module 1 & 2).
      • 4 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session: Basic self-defense course (module 1 & 2).
      • 6 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session: Advanced self-defense course #1 (module 1 & 2).
      • 8 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session: Advanced self-defense course #2 (module 1, 2 & 3).
      • We can also cater the training to your specific needs (duration, intensity, etc.).
      • Our attack simulations will empower you – guaranteed!

4. Approximate number of participants?

5. Training location?

    • St. Léonard studio.
      • Air conditioned & heated.
      • Spacious & clean.
      • Plenty of parking.
    • Your location – please specify.

 

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