self defense

As a parent, it is important to me that I prepare my kids to navigate safely through the real world. Teaching traffic safety rules was easy, but I had no idea how to empower my teenage daughter to protect herself from unwanted attention or contact.

So I was thrilled when I met Monica Hall from www.active1selfdefense.com at a women's networking meeting. This weekend, my daughter and I completed her self defense training with a group of mothers and their teenage daughters.

Over the course of just two short hours, each of us experienced profound transformation in our awareness, body language, confidence, and assertiveness. The training took us far beyond intellectual understanding -- it actually rewired our bodily response to fear.

No more freezing like a deer in the headlights while we hope the verbal or physical intimidation will stop! Now we know how to use our powerful voices to back someone off, and we can follow through with physical measures if necessary.

Words cannot express the satisfaction and delight in my heart as I watched my petite 13 year old daughter physically take down a massive padded attacker! Hearing the power and clarity in her voice as she yelled at him to BACK OFF!!! was music to my ears. This training is absolutely priceless.

I strongly encourage every mother to take this training with your daughter. It may literally save her life.

If you live in Colorado, you can reach Monica at www.active1selfdefense.com. If you live elsewhere, Monica may have some suggestions regarding who to contact in your area.