INSTRUCTOR
TRAINING FOR YOUTH ASSERTIVENESS/SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM
Learn
to instruct a 10-week self-defense course - mental and
physical awareness, self-defense skills and a practical
range of safety and assertive strategies. This workshop is
designed for Physical Education Instructors, Recreation
Specialists, Martial Arts Instructors, Youth Workers and
other Educators. The
workshop is a full day and includes a comprehensive
trainer's manual. No
previous martial arts training is required. To register call Suzanne at
604-837-6436 or email her at kaizensj@shaw.ca.
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Location |
Date/Time |
Facilitators |
Introduction
to
Fit4Defense Instructors Training |
Pan
American Championships
Montreal, PQ |
Monday,
August 23, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Suzanne
Jean |
Level
2 to
Fit4Defense Instructors Training |
Pan
American Championships
Montreal, PQ |
Monday,
August 23, 2010
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Suzanne
Jean
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Introduction
to
Fit4Defense Instructors Training |
Kelowna,
BC (TBA) |
Wednesday,
Sept 1/10
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Suzanne
Jean
Michelle Tremblay |
Level
2 to
Fit4Defense Instructors Training |
Sandman
Inn Hotel
Studio 2
Penticton, BC |
Thursday,
Sept 2/10
2:30 - 5:30 pm |
Suzanne
Jean
Michelle Tremblay
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Fit4Defense
presented an instructor's workshop at the Pan
American Senior Karate Championships in Quito,
Equador on May 16th, 2010. Seven countries were
represented in the training and plans are underway
to translate the manual and materials into Spanish
so that the program can be delivered in schools,
dojos and for social programs throughout Central
and South America! Below are a few pictures. |
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COMMUNITY
FIT4DEFENSE CLASSES
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Mother &
Daughter Fit 4 Defense Classes
Location: Kinsmen Media Centre
Ages 12 years and up: Mondays 5:15 - 6:45 pm;
November 1 0 22, 2010
Embrace your power, feel confident, step through
your fears and stay safe! Fit 4 Defense instructor
Michelle Tremblay will engage you in a series of
highly refined and effective self-defense
techniques, mental and physical awareness skills,
and practical safety and assertiveness
communication strategies. Come join a fun,
interactive and hands on workout which
incorporates martial arts, dance, yoga, pilates
and breathwork. Feel empowered!
Fee: $78 / pair
To register call at 250 469-8800 or email recreationandculture@kelowna.ca
Instructor: Michelle Tremblay
Beautiful
on the Inside and Out
Location:
Okanagan College - KLO Campus
Girls Grade 7 - 9: July 12 - 16, 2010 - 9:00 am
- 3:30 pm
Girls Grade 7 - 9: August 9 - 13, 2010 -
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Discover
how beautiful you can be inside and out this
summer. Let our certified esthetician show you how
to care for your skin, hair, nails and brows.
Improve your fitness knowledge with help from our
certified personal trainer who will show and
explain the truths in all those fitness myths.
Come prepared to work out. Build self-esteem and
confidence in our Fit4Defense class. Our
instructor will engage you in a series of highly
refined and effective self-defense techniques,
mental and physical awareness skills, and
practical safety and assertive communication
strategies. Top it all off with a fabulous
makeover and photo shoot. This is guaranteed to be
the best week of your summer!
Fit
4 Defense - Empowerment, Assertiveness and
Fitness Training Workshop
Location:
Okanagan College - KLO Campus
Ages 16 and Up - Saturday, November 20, 2010 -
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
This
dynamic, fun and interactive workshop will
include:
- Practical
self-defense skills - blocks, kicks,
punches, wrist releases, strikes, chokes
- Relaxation
techniques - tai chi, yoga, breathing and
meditation
- Distinguishing
between Aggressive, Passive and Assertive
behaviors
- Understanding
Physical and Psychological Boundaries
- Exploring
the range of human ‘emotions’ and
'feelings' in particular, anger
- And
much more!
Activities
include: Partner work, hands on exercises, group
discussions.
The environment will be relaxed, comfortable and
safe.
Mats and punching bags will be used for
different techniques.
No
fitness level is required.
Fit 4 Defense Workshop - Mixed Boys and
Girls - YMCA - Logan Lake, BC
Location:
WHY - Upper Level of the Recreation Centre, 31
Chartrand, Logan Lake, BC
Boys and Girls Ages 9 - 12 years:
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 9:00 am - noon
Boys and Girls Ages 13 - 15 years: Sunday,
October 17, 2010 - 9:00 am - noon
The
Fit4Defense program can assist you to build
confidence and a sense of well being as you
begin to counteract feelings of being
‘disrespected’ ‘powerless’ or 'afraid'.
The exercises provide direction to identify your
strengths and challenges, perceive potential
aggressive triggers and cues, to practice
assertive communication
and to neutralize potentially violent situations
without harm to yourself or others.
- Respond
effectively to bullying and abuse
- Learn
how to stay safe and avoid risks
- Feel
strong and confident
- Increase
physical fitness level
- Communicate
effectively
- Learn
about community-based sports, martial arts and
fitness programs
No
previous experience or training is required.
Cost: $50.00
Facilitator: Michelle Tremblay
For more information or to register call the WHY
at 250.523.6229
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SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Fit4Defense
Instructors offer speaking engagements and workshops for
parents and professionals on assertiveness, conflict
resolution, anger management, self-defense, bullying and
wellness in both community service and corporate
settings.
For
rates and information contact Suzanne Jean at kaizensj@shaw.ca
PREVIOUS
TRAININGS INCLUDE:
-
Women
Today Conference
-
Western
Judicial Education Center
-
Justice
Institute of British Colombia
-
Douglas
College/Watari
-
Working
With High Risk Youth Training Program
-
Burnsview
Junior Secondary School
-
The
Fitness Group, West End Community Center
-
UBC
Recreation Department
-
Royal
Westminster Regiment
-
Sex
Trade Workers (Downtown Eastside and West End)
-
Britannia
Outreach School, Women’s Center
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Picasso
Café, Teen Leadership Training
-
Raycam
Co-operative Center
-
Alternate
Shelter Society
-
Urban
Native Youth
-
Watari
Street Youth Detox Program
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Corrections,
Intensive Child Care Resource
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Kamloops
Crisis and Counseling Center
-
Watari
Caregiver Training Program
-
B.C.
Child Care Workers Association
-
Seton
International College and Elementary Schools
-
Urban
Native Youth
-
SRO
Building Management Training
-
Watari
Mental Health Training
-
B.C.
Foster Parents Association
-
B.C.
Housing Service
Providers
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Cooper
Place,
-
WISH,
B.C.
-
Compassion
Club Society
-
Vancouver
Mental Health
-
Peer
Support Worker Training
-
Japanese
Health Professionals
-
Sexual
Abuse Team
-
Kettle
Friendship Society
-
Fit4Defense
schools and social service agencies
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