IF ATTACKED, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
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YOU would most likely panic & freeze.
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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…
- 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 of conjugal & sexual violence.
- For women, teens & children
- 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 altercations.
- Bombardier Aerospace – Verbal Judo & passive resistance strategies.
- 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. IVAC / CNESST clients (Victim compensation)
- For survivors of 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.
- We train 30 IVAC / CNESST clients per trimester – Assertiveness & self-confidence.
Step 1. Receive a detailed cost assessment for IVAC / CNESST agent
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- Send us YOUR:
- Full name.
- IVAC dossier number.
- E-mail address in order to send you the cost assessment & lesson plans.
- Cell number (optional).
- IVAC letter (a copy of): ‘Reimbursement of financial assistance’.
- Send the letter by phone – Take a picture of the letter with your phone.
- E-mail the letter to us (gmanoli@videotron.ca).
- Send us YOUR:
Step 2. You will receive…
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- A personalized cost assessment for your IVAC agent.
- A detailed lesson plan for 8 private ‘hands-on’ self-defense sessions.
- Together & at your pace, we will cover:
- Stand-up attack simulations.
- Ground attack simulations.
- Send our cost assessment to your agent for approval (Fax or IVAC web site).
Step 3. Cost assessment approved by your IVAC / CNESST agent…
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- Ask your IVAC / CNESST agent to contact Mr. Manoli with the good news.
- Together we will coordinate our availability to begin your self-defense training:
- Mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekend.
- Private training sessions take place at our St. Léonard studio.
- You will receive a 3 page training preparation file: address, what to bring, wear, etc.
- If you wish, you can be accompanied by a relative or friend (moral support).
- We will invoice IVAC / CNESST & your private self-defense training sessions begin.
- This will be a very positive & empowering experience for you – guarantied!
3. 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.
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 come to YOU or YOU can train at our St. Léonard studio.
- Sessions can be adapted to YOUR specific needs (duration, content & intensity).
E. TRAINING MODULES WITH ‘ATTACK SIMULATIONS’
MODULE 1 Stand-up Simulations |
MODULE 2 Ground Simulations |
MODULE 3 Knife Simulations |
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F. 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.
G. WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Educational formats | Duration | Training Modules |
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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
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CONTACT US ![](https://manoli.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/womens-self-defense-montreal-300x225.jpg)
438-392-4683
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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?
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- If ‘Yes’ follow the 3 steps in section ‘C’ (Our clients) – IVAC / CNESST clients
- If ‘No’ go to question 2.
2. What session format are you looking for?
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- Private, 1-on-1 sessions; You & and a few friends…
- Gather your own group – work, school, home, community center…
- Want to join a group – Westmount Parks & Recreation: 514-989-5393
- Two (2) ‘hands-on’ self-defense workshops open to the public.
- Saturday, Oct. 19 & Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.
- Private, 1-on-1 sessions; You & and a few friends…
3. What training format would you like?
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- See section ‘E’ above & select – Attack simulations training modules
- See section ‘G’ above & select – Workshops & Courses
4. Approximate number of participants?
5. Training location?
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- St. Léonard studio.
- Your location – please specify.