Learn about this simple but effective tool (also known as a Kubotan) that is legal everywhere. It attaches to your keyring for quick access when walking to and from your car or your house. You can use it to get someone's hands off you, instantly, even if your attacker is much taller, heavier, or stronger than you are.

• Learn effective strikes at vulnerable body areas



• Learn how to get away if someone grabs you in a bear hug or in many other ways



• Use the proper stance, and ways to hold and use the Persuader, including jabs, strikes, and pain compliance



• Learn what to do if you don't have your Persuader when you need it



• Get a Persuader to take home with you

Class duration: 4 hours

Cost: $50

Student requirements: None

Prerequisite courses: None

What graduates say...

"Don't take your safety for granted. Guard yourself!"

"Convenient, easy to learn, effective self-defense."

"Instructors were awesome!"

"It's absolutely worthwhile."

"Small class, not intimidating."

"This course empowers women – shows you how easy it can be to protect yourself."

"I just wanted to tell you how pleased my wife and I were with the class last night. The material was FANTASTIC and the instrutors Dave and Barb were terrific! Their presentation was awesome for someone like me, who has been in martial arts for a long time, and to someone who just heard it for the first time. I learned a great deal and will pass on some of this knowledge to the women in the class that I give next week, as well as regular students in my Taekwondo classes."

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This class can also be given by special arrangement to groups at diverse sites. Contact AWARE to discuss the needs of your organization.