“Self defense training with SAFE International was an awesome and pleasant experience. I really appreciate that the program they teach includes awareness and techniques to diffuse a potential attack. But if I were unsuccessful at diffusing the situation, I’m confident that the self-defense techniques I learned are effective, easy to remember, easy to execute, and could potentially save my life. Thank You!” 

Jennifer Bourdon: FLS Social Worker

     

 I took the facilitator training with SAFE International for many different reasons. Personally, it has given me a lot of very essential prevention education, and the simulated training was very eye opening in the way that any previous training I had taken proved to not work! I didn’t need to try to recall the fancy ineffective techniques. The way that SAFE International trains you is natural, so it is easily recalled in situations where your personal safety is on the line. Professionally this training keeps me aware when going out on home visits in client’s homes and now our team can spread the awareness and training to the community members to keep even more people safe. Thank you SAFE International! 

Bobbie Jo Gregorcic: Clinical Supervisor for First Line Services/Mental Wellness Programs

     

 “SAFE International provided us with both effective and highly memorable personal protection instruction through their unique ability to reach people in a way that enables them to retain and utilize the skills if necessary. What distinguishes SAFE International from all other programs is how they present, with real-life simulated scenarios, hands-on techniques, and humour. While the subject is a very serious one, Chris understands that learning in a safe, fun, and enthusiastic environment is the best way to retain what is being presented.” 

Dan Lavigne: Social Programs Supervisor

     

 Top-notch self-defence program. These guys really understand preventative measures so that you don’t ever find yourself in a sticky situation. Plus, they are hilarious! 

Jarod Milko: High School Teacher

     

 I recently held 2 workshops for adults presenting the content of the Parental SAFEGUARD Plan Course. This content helped me a lot to show my participants (80% female / 20% male) how to properly prevent bad situations BEFORE they happen. It covers so much from the daily life and how to cope with situations in elevators/garages/public transportation etc., that anyone of any age, male or female can benefit from it. I held many workshops in the last 20 years but the content of the SAFEGUARD Plan Course is really unique. As a father of a teenage daughter now starting her studies and a SAFE Certified Self-Defence Instructor I consider it mandatory for parents AND the children to talk about personal safety. 

Thorsten Bruchhauser: Self Defence Instructor

     

 Growing up in a house riddled with abuse and lies, I grew up to be an unsure adult full of fear and anxiety. I kept everything to myself but found ways to cope, and I managed to live a productive and semi-happy life. When I met Chris and started my Safe certification, I was unsure what I would do with it. I knew I wanted to empower other girls and people being abused to stand up for themselves and speak their truth. I wanted to help make it ok for people who lost their voice to speak up. I gravitated to Safe because they believe violence should only be used as a last resort. I respected this because most people, including myself, are not comfortable with violence. This course empowers people to feel safe and confident by educating them in knowing their surroundings, using communication as our greatest tool and removing risk factors in our daily activities. Chris has a unique training style that includes attention to detail and a hilarious sense of humour that makes the training days fly by! Being certified by Safe International has made me feel safe, strong, and smart when it comes to defending myself. I am so excited and honoured to now be teaching this program abroad to local school children of all ages. I am so grateful for the knowledge and confidence Safe has given me. I hope to continue to teach this amazing course for many years to come! Thank you for giving me my voice back and allowing me to live without fear. 

K: Survivor