SAFE International™ Client
Testimonials
These are just a few of the hundreds of
evaluations and testimonials we have received.
Student and Teacher Quotes
Excellent Program - very practical and useful for
the students and delivered in a comical way. Highly recommend for other school programs.
(Teacher, North Park SS - Brampton)
The seminar I participated in was informative and
beneficial. The safety talk was interesting and raised issues on how to prevent trouble which I
wasn't aware of. Having taken part in the SAFE International program, I feel more educated in the
areas of awareness, prevention, and self defense.
(Student, Father John Redmond - Etobicoke)
Chris establishes a strong rapport with students
from day one and makes his points about "serious stuff" in a fresh, entertaining manner.
Students love the course!
(Teacher, Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS - Orleans)
Overall it was an exceptional course. The teacher
was very funny which made me want to listen. The simulated attacks were very valuable.
(Student, St. Elizabeth - Thornhill)
This is the third program in self defense I have
been part of and this course is the one the students enjoyed the most. I think the humour helps
them to remember.
(Teacher, St. Elizabeth - Thornhill)
Chris. You are a wonderful, enthusiastic teacher.
The students enjoyed your instruction immensely. I look forward to having you come back.
(Teacher, Bear Creek SS - Barrie)
I liked the fact that you kept reviewing the
techniques constantly. The final day simulated attacks were extremely valuable to the students.
(Teacher, John Fraser SS - Mississauga)
I loved the instructors humour. It made the seminar
fun and interesting. I feel safer now. Come back next year and teach us the advanced course.
(Student, North Park SS - Brampton)
The seminar I participated in was informative and
beneficial. The safety talk was interesting and raised issues on how to prevent trouble which I
wasn't aware of. Having taken part in the SAFE International program, I feel more educated in the
areas of awareness, prevention, and self defense.
(Student)
Companies & Corporations
Testimonials
Having studied various martial arts over the period
of 20 years, I was most pleased to have the opportunity to study self defense with Chris Roberts
when he brought the training to Cornwall.
More than the benefit of close proximity, however, I quickly came to appreciate that the greatest
benefit of this particular self defense class was the instructor. With my personal background
having studied with many teachers, I was (and remain) most impressed with Chris' instructional
approach. He instils confidence in his students, from the mere beginner to those more advanced,
with humour, knowledge and grace and does all of this without the aggressive, intimidating
demeanour of many self-defence teachers. The stereo-type of the self-defence teacher that prevents
many students from taking such a class is exactly what Chris is not - making his approach
acceptable to women and men, young and old, fit or not so fit.
After only 2 months of training with Chris, I can truly say this self-defence form is as effective
as any martial art I have trained in - which includes Jeet Kun Do, Hap Ki Do and Aikido. More
interesting to the beginner is that it is very easy to learn, provides effective self-defence
skills in mere weeks and does so in a fun environment.
I have been so impressed with Chris, his instructional style and his self defense system itself,
that I have sought personal training classes with Chris to further develop my knowledge of this
form and to enjoy the interactions with a natural teacher. I highly encourage anyone interested in
learning a safe, effective means to defend themselves and their families to consider doing the
same.
Dr. Stephen F. Jones
Cornwall, Ont.
para-med HEALTH SERVICES
We were very fortunate to have Chris Roberts and his team from SAFE International do a workshop
with our Home Support staff, this spring. The staff that participated in the day found it to be
highly entertaining as well as highly informative. All evaluations were positive.
As one attendee stated -
"SAFE International could very well save our lives".
"Self awareness and safety was fun"
This was a very successful training event. Chris presents this subject in an informal, humorous way
that keeps everyone's attention from start to finish. The opportunity for participants to have
actual "hands on" experience is very unique and promotes the learning experience.
Time went very quickly and everyone left with more self awareness and abilities to care for
themselves in difficult situations.
Karen Gill, R.N
Branch Manger
Ontario Block Parent Program Incorporated
Dear Chris,
First of all, I would like to thank you for the most entertaining morning at conference in years.
Everyone I spoke to loved your presentation. You have such excellent information to give and
present it in a humorous manner which gets the audience's attention, yet they remember that the
message is serious.
Thank you again for a wonderful seminar.
Sincerely,
ONTARIO BLOCK PARENT PROGRAM INC.
Debbie Lloyd,
Vice Chairman
Royal Bank of Canada
Dear Chris:
On behalf of the participants in the SAFE program, I would like to thank you for the very
informative and most enjoyable evening. In a couple of words to quote a participant "What a
Blast". The course gave us a personal confidence to deal with potentially fatal situations and
realization of what is around us. Your calm patient manner made the program very approachable. You
humour and quickness certainly made the maneuvers easy to learn, as well as remember.
We all really hope we'll never have to use it, but we are all confident that is confronted with a
situation, we will be able to deal with it.
Thanks again,
Janet Fitzpatrick
Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Dear Christopher,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for conducting a "trial" SAFE course
for women in our Corporate Office.
From the feedback I received, the evening was a success! Here are a few of the comments passed
along to me following your course:
"…just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and learned from the course…Chris
was a great instructor, not intimidating"
"…really great! I learned a lot".
" I want to take the next one!"
I would be interested in receiving a cost estimate for conducting this course for a group of 50
women. Would you be able to provide me with an estimated cost and how the course might be
structured for a group of this size?
Thank you again for a great session.
Sincerely,
Deborah Matheson
Supervisor, Human Resources
Corporate Office, Toronto, ON
County of Lanark Social Services
Dear Chris Roberts,
Our agency would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent self defense course
you taught at our agency.
As you can see from the attached evaluations, our staff feel the SAFE program is informative,
practical, and highly effective.
I would strongly encourage agencies, (who deal with people) to meet with you and review the SAFE
program.
Sincerely,
Denis Myers
Definitely worthwhile. Instructor very proficient
with a personality that makes the course fun, as well as educational. I do feel it is the type of
course that should be taken by all women.
(Royal Bank)
"Wanted to let you know how much I learned and
enjoyed the course, the instructor was great, not intimidating and very entertaining."
(Canadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts)
I felt the course was well designed and very easy
to follow. Your ability to entertain enhanced the presentation greatly.
(Lanark County Social Services)
We came away with a clear understanding of how to
prevent a dangerous situation from occurring. We feel confident that we could protect ourselves if
confronted with a possible physical situation.
(Burger King)
Very beneficial information and practical ways of
protecting ourselves. Great presentation style! We all left knowing more and feeling more
confident.
(Algonquin College)
Definitely a good course. We do take for granted
our daily activities and routine. I will be more alert in the future.
(Para-Med Health Care)
This course teaches the best approach to personal
safety that I have ever seen.
(OPP Officer)
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