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Why Take Private Lessons?
Many women and men join a class to learn self defense, but the best environment to learn these skills is definitely in a private setting.
While learning in a class atmosphere might be less expensive and fun, there are several reasons why taking lessons privately can be even more beneficial.
1) Location - you can train in the comfort of your own home which is desirable for people who don't want others watching them or for those who have time constraints. I find many people are self conscious when they learn self defense, so training at home solves this issue along with saving time.
2) Specific Needs - this might be the biggest advantage. Everyone has different living conditions, lifestyles, etc. I can tailor a course that meets your daily needs and routines. By training in your house, we can address potential trouble areas in spots such as front door, kitchen,
6) Cost - yes, it does cost more, but what is your safety worth? I find it amazing when someone will expect potentially life saving instruction for $10/hr. I am certified in a few systems along with my own skills and I can guarantee you will feel safer after having experienced private lessons. You can add one or two people to make the investment a little easier and still experience a private lesson setting. I appreciate everyone has a budget, so contact me to discuss how we can make you and your family safer!
basement, etc. By training in specific scenarios you dramatically improve the learning experience and become better prepared to handle a possible confrontation. How about training right in your car where you can experience the real obstacles you might encounter? Training in a mini cooper will be different than if you have a truck.
3) Pace - you can learn at your own pace without the pressure to keep up with the class. By taking things slowly, you improve your ability to retain the information. You can stop and ask as many questions as you like. You can analyze and change scenarios without any worries of
others in the class being upset.
4) Advanced Training - for those who continue in their private lessons, we can do more advanced training such as simulated attack scenarios where I put on High Gear (www.tonyblauer.com) and we do more advanced drills where you can experience threshold drills and more realistic training. This is crucial in your advancement. With so many courses you never get to experience the adrenaline, emotions, etc that are experienced during a real attack. Wouldn't you rather train in a safe situation than experience an attack for real your first time?
5) Family - train together as a family for education and fun. Develop a Family Safety Plan so you and your family are ready as a team in the event that something does happen. Being prepared is not paranoia, it is awareness and confidence that you can handle a bad situation. What is a more important reason to learn self defense than developing the ability to protect your family. By training the family as a unit, we can tailor a course that will address the specifics of your living environment including handling strangers at the front door, in the home, plus many more situations.
Course Options
There are a number of options available for individuals, families, friends, corporations, etc.
5 Lesson Package
10 Lesson Package
15 Lesson Package
Full One Day Course
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