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High School and Student Quotes

"I think this course was really fun. I learned a lot from it. Also, the talk was great because it gave me pointers on how to handle myself in possibly bad situations." - student

"This course made me realize that my martial arts experience isn't practical. I like how you kept the course easy to learn and remember. it was also very entertaining!" - student

"I loved the instructors' humour. It made the seminar fun and interesting. I feel safer now out on the streets. Come back next year and teach us the advanced course!" - student

"An excellent presentation!!! I've had some self defense instructors who put a lot of blame for their attack on the women ("being stupid" - as he said). The students did not appreciate this. Chris, however, made the same points in his safety talk without being condescending. Great! Also, the level of trust and rapport established very quickly was incredible!!!" - teacher

"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

"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

"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

Corporate Quotes

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)

I 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)

Private Client Testimonial

After only 2 months of training in Commando Krav Maga 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 Commando Krav Maga 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

Having studied various martial arts over the period of 20 years, I was most pleased to have the opportunity to study Commando Krav Maga with Chris Roberts when he brought the training to Cornwall. I had been wishing to study this self-defence form for several years and was delighted to be able to practice it in Cornwall rather than having to drive to Montreal.

More than the benefit of close proximity, however, I quickly came to appreciate that the greatest benefit of this particular Krav Maga class was the instructor. With my personal background having studied with many teachers, I was (and remain) most impressed with Chris' instructional approach. He instills 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.

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