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He asked for it, they gave it their best . Twenty-three women, age 14 to 60, now have a better chance fend­ing off an attacker because of a police-sponsored self-defence course they attended last week. Among the group was Chantale Bonnier, 27, daughter of Police Sergeant Pierre Bonnier. Because Chantale attended the course, she’s given …

ELENA CHERNEY – THE GAZETTE – Novenber 3, 1994 At Beaconstield’s Ecole Primaire, first and second graders waiting for their lunchtime self-defence class cao reel off the police description of the “bad guy” who tried to abduct two local schoolgirls last month. “He smells like fish and he wears a long coat,” says Lydiane, 7. …

FREDERIC SERRE and CATHY KRAWCHUK – November 2, 1994 ln 1986, Devon Rice’ s three-year-old daughter was abducted by a stranger. After a two-month­long search, the child was found alive and safe, bringing Rice’s nightmare to an end. As a result of the incident, Rice decided to fight back against crime. ln 1992, she travelled …

David Goldberg: THE MONITOR – October 11, 1994 After a spring and summer of sexual assaults in the district, business has never been better for self-defence expert George Manoli. Manoli tells worried female residents that they can reduce their fear of such attacks and the horrible consequences, if they are prepared . ‘Self-confidence for a …

The Chronicle August 17, 1994 Aim is to teach students to protect themselves Forewamed is forearmed. That’s the thrust of a series of self-defence courses being offered through the YMCA Family Centre this fall. Designed for women and children, the courses aim to teach participants how to protect themselves from an attacker, explains coordinator Kelly …

Serge Labrosse: Le Journal de Montreal – May 5, 1994 Deux mères de famille aventureuses ont décidé de quitter le confort douillet de leur maison Cie banlieue et de laisser derrière elles mari et enfants, pour aller trotter une année entière autour du globe, sans autre bagage qu’un sac il dos, il! la recherche de …

By Melanie Brooke: The Concordian March 8, 1994 In addition to practising the safety methods outlined in the booklet, Seguin recommends students leam the location and telephone numbers of all security services available to them, on and off campus. Important numbers, such as campus security, health services, the MUC police, hospitals with sexual assault protocols, …

By Steve McDougall Suburban Staff – June 23, 1993 Every year, thousands of homes in the west end are broken into, especially when the residents are away on vacation. Many people feel helpless about preventing such break-ins, and just hope their insurance policies will cover the losses. But George Manoli says there are things that …

Suburban – Suburban Staff – June 16, 1993 Summer is here, and many residents turn their thoughts to vacations and travelling. The only problem is what to do with the home being left behind, and what unforseen dangers could there be while on the road? These are some of the concerns that will be covered …

KAREN SEIDMAN THE GAZETTE April 6, 1993 George Manoli calls it the “uhoh” feeling and he wants children to leam to listen to it. You might get it when you find yourself walking home from school alone and it’s getting dark. You might get it when you’re alone in the house and the doorbell nngs. …

Donald McGowan: The Chronicle – January 20, 1993 For about 90 minutes George Manoli, 33, has been part teacher, part child psychologist, part comedian and part punching bag, but he doesn’t seem to mind. It’s Monday at 7:35 p.m. and he is sitting on a chair in a back room at the YMCA Family Centre …

David Goldberg, The Monitor January 19, 1993 Following the popularity of their woman’s self-defense courses, the town of Montreal West will soon be offering a similar program for youngsters aged 10 to 13. “We’ve been getting a steady 10 to 12 women per session for the self-defense program,” said Steve Arsenault of the Recreation Department. …

By Mark Lidbetter – Suburban Special – September 30, 1992 At the West Island YMCA, there are numerous courses offered to the community. One such course has just entered its second year and has proven to be popular in attracting students. It’s a self-defense course for women, designed to prepare them for the worst case …

The Monitor – September 29, 1992 George Manoli présente à nouveau cette année. sa méthode d’autodéfense sur le tas pour les femmes. Les cours débutent le jeudi 8 octobre au Centre commu­nautaire N.D.G. de 19h00 à 21h00 et ils s’adressent aux femmes de 13 ans et plus. Sa méthode offre aux femmes des moyens pratiques …

Diana MacDonald, The Informer – November 11, 1991 With her heart pounding and her pulse racing, the woman screams and thrusts her free, open hand into her assailant’s eyes. She kicks him with all her will as he moves to release her grip. She manages to struggle her other hand free and goes directly for …

Joy Carroll, The Chronicle October 9, 1991 With four rapes reported in the West Island over the past few months, more and more women want to learn how to defend themselves. “I get calls everyday from women who are looking for something to protect themselves,” said Greg Reid, sifu at the White Tiger School for …

By David Goldberg Suburban Special – May 8, 1991 Go straight for the eyes and then kick him where it hurts, he advises Muggers and rapists thinking of attacking women on Walkley Avenue in NDG better think twice. Thanks to a new selfdefence course taken bv members of the Walkley United Families Association, the women …

Christiane Desjardins: Journal N-D-G – May 1, 1991 Une femme seule marche dehors le soir. Tout à coup, un homme se rue sur elle pour l’agresser. Il lui tient les mains derrière le dos et l’empêche de crier. La femme se déhanche rapidement vers la droite, enfonce son talon aiguille dans le pied de l’agresseur …

L’informateur de Riviere des Praries March 31, 1989 L’Association des scouts bilingues de Rivière-des-Prairies a reçu de la grande visite il y quelques jours. En effet, Georges Manoli, policier spécialisé dans la prévention des crimes et des agressions, est venu expliquer aux jeunes les règles de sécurité dans les lieux publics ainsi que les moyens …

Progrés St-Leonard – June 21, 1988 Cela paraît brutal! teur Georges Manoli Mais c’est un monde applique sa méthode brutal pour les pratique. En portant femmes qui ne peu- son équipement pro­vent plus marcher en tecteur spécialisé, M. sécurité dans les rues Manoli devient une de la ville. L’auto- proie humaine à atta­défense contre l’a- …