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 / CNESST:
  • Private “hands-on” self-defense training paid by IVAC / CNESST.
  • For survivors intimidation, assault, conjugal & sexual violence.
    

    

• 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 fight 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 – A parent/child street-proofing program & workshops.
  • Over 12 Montreal high schools offer his S/D programs.
  • Media icon: View photos, shows, articles & documentaries.

 

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 / CNESST clients (Victim compensation)

• For survivors of assault, conjugal & sexual violence.
• Private ‘hands-on’ self-defense training covered & funded by IVAC / CNESST.
• We have been empowering women, teens & children for over 35 years.

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 …’
      
      • (A) By phone (take a picture).
      • (B) By E-mail:
        • gmanoli@videotron.ca

Step 2. YOU & your agent will receive…

• • 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 with the good news.
  • We will contact YOU to coordinate our mutual availability to begin training:
    • 8 private ‘hands-on’ self-defense training sessions.
    • Mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekend.
  • YOU will receive a 3 page training preparation file:
    • Location: St. Léonard studio (Lacordaire / Couture).
    • Waiver form to fill out, sign & return to us.
    • Information on:
      • What to bring.
      • What to wear, etc.
  • If you wish, you can be accompanied by a relative or friend (moral support).
  • We will invoice IVAC / CNESST for your private self-defense sessions.
  • Together & at your pace, we will cover:
    • • • Crime prevention & Street Smart strategies.
        • 4 classes: Stand-up attack simulations.
        • 4 classes: Ground attack simulations.

“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 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…

 

 

G. WORKSHOPS & COURSES

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

 

 

 

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.
• No contract to sign.
• No reservation deposit required.
• We are incorporated & insured.
• The COST will depend on:
  • Number of participants attending.
  • Length of the training sessions (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 an IVAC / CNESST client?

• • 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…
  • Want to join a group:
    • Westmount Parks & Recreation regularly organizes our workshops.
    • Contact the city of Westmount for more info.: 514-989-5393

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
    • Introductory workshop:  1 session X 3 hours.
    • Mini self-defense course: 2 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session.
    • Basic self-defense course: 4 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session.
    • Advanced self-defense course #1: 6 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session.
    • Advanced self-defense course #2: 8 sessions X 1.5 – 2 session.

4. Approximate number of participants?

5. Training location?

• • St. Léonard studio.
  • Your location – please specify.

 

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