Alternative Defense

Description

Self Defense Training

Alternative Defense is a 3-hour self defense course focused on real-world, less-lethal protection strategies. Offered in both standard and Ladies Only formats, it provides practical skills that help you protect the one thing you cannot replace: your life.

What This Course Covers

• Verbal Defense & Boundary-Setting
  Learn how to use your voice as a defensive tool: issuing clear commands, interrupting escalating behavior, and drawing attention early.

• Physical Defense Skills
  Practice simple, repeatable movements that hold up under stress, along with foundational escape and break-contact techniques.

• Less-Lethal Defense Tools Overview
  Understand how pepper spray, stun guns, TASER-style tools, striking devices, and additional less-lethal options fit into a layered personal safety plan.

• Context-Based Decision Making
  Build situational awareness and early threat recognition. Learn how to make rapid, practical choices that prioritize escape and personal safety.

• Use of Less-Lethal Tools (Hands-On)

  • Live training with inert pepper spray: proper deployment, distance, patterns, and best spray types

  • Demonstrations of stun guns / TASER-style tools and their practical limits

  • Training with striking tools and visual impairment techniques

  • Exposure to attention-attracting alarms and how they support disengagement

• Behavior Recognition & Early Intervention
  Instructors walk through common pre-attack indicators, escalating behaviors, and how to disrupt them before they turn into violence.

• Layered Personal Safety Planning
  Learn how to integrate tools, awareness, environment management, and verbal strategies into a cohesive, realistic safety plan for your lifestyle.

What’s Included

• Inert pepper spray canister for hands-on practice

• Course training packet for at-home review

• Course completion certificate

• Optional scholarships available (email for details)

Who This Course Is For

Ideal for students, medical personnel, night-shift workers, food-service employees, baristas, hospitality staff, and anyone who wants practical, accessible self defense skills. It also makes an excellent gift for a friend or loved one. No prior experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

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