May Newsletter Self Defense Tips and New Workshops

NOVA Self Defense Newsletter

NOVA Self Defense provides education and training for confrontations and violent attacks. Self Defense Tips Carrying a Weapon for Self-Defense: Guns, knives,  tasers, and bear traps. Whatever your style, some people seem to just be obsessed with weapons. A dangerous thought belief is that carrying a weapon automatically makes you "safer." Some people tend to relax or ignore utilizing their awareness and avoidance skills just because they have a gun or a knife on them. Taking the abandoned alleyway or being rude and challenging someone for a parking spot is suddenly ok. Another flawed thought process is: ... If I am threatened, I can take out my gun or knife and the person will back down or run away... That may happen, but what if they don't run away? Is the person a lethal threat? If yes- are you prepared and properly trained on how to effectively use your weapon? Will you be able to articulate why you made that decision to the police or in court? If you pull a lethal weapon in a not-yet-lethal situation that could be considered "brandishing a weapon."  The bad guy could then attack you and claim self-defense! The take-away: Carrying a weapon as an additional self-defense option is a reasonable decision only if you responsibly train how to effectively access your weapon under stress and understand the possible repercussions of your actions. Upcoming Training Opportunities PDR Intro Self-Defense Seminar When:       Sunday June 17th 11:30am-3:30pm Where:     Ballston Crossfit                    1110 N. Glebe Rd.  Arlington, VA Cost:         $80 prepay Register Here                 This course is an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of Personal Defense Readiness.  In this seminar begins with a thought-provoking lecture on awareness, self-defense concepts, mindset, an fear management. In the physical portion of the session you will learn and apply some basic close-quarter strikes. Most importantly, you will learn essential skills on how to weather ambush attacks and get back into the fight. This course concludes with the attendees having the opportunity to try out what they learned in  replicated scenarios against instructors simulating realistic, violent attacks wearing impact reduction suits. Coming Soon 2-hour workshops: Knife and Gun Defense  Learn options for dealing with an attacker using a gun or knife when you  are unarmed. How do these attacks happen?  How can you defend yourself?   Cost: $40/person Women's Self Defense - Level 2           -Defeating the ambush -Review and practice of striking skillsScenario training -Practice what you have learned against instructors wearing impact reduction suits Cost: $40 per person We want to hear from you!  If you are interested in attending either of these, send an email to [email protected], in the subject line write "Womens Self-Defense," or "Gun/Knife." Once interest is established we will schedule these courses. Advanced Training Interested in taking your traning to the next level?  Experienced students who want more intense traning are urged to contact us.  We will set you up with like-minded athletes for advanced, small-group sessions. (Discounted rate from our regular private sessions) [email protected] Goals for NOVA S.D. We are looking for a facility in the Arlington/Alexandria/Falls Church area to offer regular training during an evenings on a weeknight. We also would like our Saturday AM classes to be offered at 10 or 11 am. If you know of any locations we could use or rent, please contact us! Follow us on Facebook www.novaselfdefense.com Unsubscribe *Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|* All rights reserved. Forward this email to a friend *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*