Fit4Defense

“I have the right to say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ … “
Published May 15, 2012 - No Comments
I enjoyed the opportunity to take part in the Fit4Defense course. I learned techniques to defend myself from an attacker. I learned that I have the right to say, “yes” and “no”, or to change my mind. I learned the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness ...
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More kudos …
Published May 15, 2012 - No Comments
This letter is a written expression of the importance and magnitude that a program like Fit4Defense has had on the students at KLO Middle School in Kelowna BC. Michelle Tremblay has been committed to coming to KLO now for several years. Her program, her personality and her passion that she ...
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“Positive Changes Happening Right Before My Eyes!”
Published May 15, 2012 - No Comments
I was recently piloting the Fit4Defense Program at a middle school with a class of 24 students. One student in particular really stood out for me. She came across as the ‘tough girl’ who did not like to be told what to do. At the beginning of the classes you could see her go through [. ...
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Rotary Club of Kelowna
Published May 14, 2012 - No Comments
A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Kelowna for your very generous and much appreciated donation!
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Instructor Training
Published May 14, 2012 - No Comments
The Fit4Defense Program facilitates full day Introductory Instructor Training Workshops nation-wide utilizing a ‘train the trainers’ model. Training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive process for acquiring the knowledge and skills to plan and lead Fit4Defense clas ...
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The 4 A’s
Published May 11, 2012 - No Comments
The 4 depicted in the Fit4Defense logo represents four A’s – Attention, Awareness, Avoidance and Action. These concepts are crucial to building confidence and self esteem with young persons. Self esteem includes a realistic self awareness of the problems we face and a belief that we ha ...
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Youth Training and Workshops
Published May 11, 2012 - No Comments
How can youth handle bullying, intimidation and threats of violence? Fit4Defense provides a wide variety of workshops and customized trainings for children and youth in schools, recreational centers and social service organizations. Fit4Defense teaches empowerment through assertiven ...
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Rags, Riches and the Robe

Published May 14, 2012 at 6:51 am - No Comments

Rags, Riches and the Robe is an inspiring 32 page soft-cover book written by 15 year old author, Jayme Schlitt, and her father Ron Schlitt. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations by professional artist Joelle Burch. Rags, Riches and the Robe is written for a 7 – 12 year old audience, but it will [...]

This is why …

Published May 14, 2012 at 6:36 am - No Comments

This testimonial was written by two Grade 6 Fit4Defense students. It really says it all. Have you ever got so mad you just felt like punching somebody? Or have you ever got so sad you just wanted to commit suicide? Well that is exactly what Fit 4 Defense teaches you to control and in an enjoyable [...]

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