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.
- For survivors of 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 altercations.
- Bombardier Aerospace – Verbal Judo & passive resistance strategies.
- Over 12 Montreal high schools offer his S/D programs.
- View action photos, TV shows, articles & documentaries (Media section).
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 self-defense training covered & funded by IVAC
Step 1. Receive a detailed cost assessment for your IVAC agent…
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- Send us: (A) Copy of your IVAC letter: ‘Reimbursement of financial assistance’.
- (B) Your name (C) IVAC dossier # (D) E-mail address (E) Cell #
- Send us: (A) Copy of your IVAC letter: ‘Reimbursement of financial assistance’.
Step 2. You will receive…
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- A personalized cost assessment & a detailed lesson plan for 8 private sessions.
- Together, we will cover stand-up & ground attack simulations.
- Send the cost assessment to your agent for approval (Fax or IVAC web site).
Step 3. Cost assessment approved by your IVAC agent…
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- Ask your IVAC 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 & your private self-defense training sessions begin.
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 Smarts
- Mind set & your body weapons
- “Contact” with assailant
- ‘Hands-on’ attack simulations
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, #3 |
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 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.
- Want to join a group – Referrals possible if session(s) are open to public.
- Gather your own group – work, school, home, community center…
- Private, 1-on-1 sessions.
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.