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…
- 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 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 (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…
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- Send us YOUR:
- Full name.
- IVAC dossier number.
- E-mail address.
- Cell number (optional).
- IVAC letter: ‘Reimbursement of …’
- (A) By phone (take a picture).
- 438-392-4683
- (B) By E-mail:
- gmanoli@videotron.ca
- (A) By phone (take a picture).
- Send us YOUR:
Step 2. You & your agent will receive a cost assessment
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- 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…
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- Ask your IVAC / CNESST agent to contact Mr. Manoli with the good news.
- Mr. Manoli: 438-392-4683
- 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 training preparation file (2 pages):
- Location: St. Léonard studio (Lacordaire / Couture).
- Exact address will be given once classes are reserved.
- Waiver form to fill out, sign & return.
- Information on:
- What to bring.
- What to wear, etc.
- Location: St. Léonard studio (Lacordaire / Couture).
- 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:
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- Crime prevention & Street Smart strategies.
- 4 classes: Stand-up attack simulations.
- 4 classes: Ground attack simulations.
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- Ask your IVAC / CNESST agent to contact Mr. Manoli with the good news.
“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 |
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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 
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 (Victim compensation)/ CNESST client?
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- 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.
- #1. Request a cost assessment for private classes.
- IVAC / CNESST clients
2. What session format are you looking for?
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- Private, 1-on-1 sessions.
- You & a few friends…
- We do not gather or organize courses / workshops.
- 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?
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- 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 ‘F’ above & select – Attack simulations training modules
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- 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.
- 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.