Did you attend the Women’s Defense Course?
Nov 16th, 2008 | By Crime Stoppers | Category: News & EventsWe want to hear about your experiences at the Women’s Self Defense Classes this week! What did you learn? What was your number one takeaway on keeping safe? Is there something we missed that you’d like to see incorporated into the next classes? Share your thoughts and comments here!
I attended the women’s self defense lecture on Sunday, November 16 from 3-7 pm. This program is a tremendous service to the community, and the Hilliard officers are a great team of instructors! For myself, I want to feel more knowledgable and empowered to be able to lead my life with confidence, instead of fear. This program is showing us how to live our lives in a safe, proactive manner. Thank you so much. The print information is wonderful, and I will review the rest of it before the hands on class.
The program was not only informative, it was riveting. I was concerned about sitting there for four hours, but the team of Hilliard police officers had a nicely paced Powerpoint presentation. They offered frequent breaks, audience interaction, short videos of purse snatchings, carjackings, etc., with what is wrong with this picture and how can we do better discussion. Each of 5 police officers talked on their area of expertise, and the department sent their most interesting people. I’m looking forward to the hands on class. Thank you, Hilliard!
I attended the women’s self defense lecture on Sunday, Nov 16, 3-7 PM. This is an excellent class, and was very upbeat. The Hilliard Police Dept. instructors were exceptional. As I left the class and walked to my car, I already started to use some of what I had learned — I definitely feel more empowered and prepared to deal with the unexpected. Every woman, young or old, should take this class.
I attended the Women’s Defense classes on November 16th & 17th. I was extremely impressed with the Hilliard Police Officers and their instruction of this training. After going through the manuevers at last night’s training, I went home and replayed over and over in my mind all the techniques the instructors taught me.  I suddenly found myself thinking of past experiences where threatning situations were thrust upon me. I would have reacted so differently to them if I had known what I do now. This training impacted me in a very personal way and I need to express my deep gratitude to you for that.
Doug, Mark, Marcus, Hyda & Suzy, The work you all are doing is so amazing. Your passion for wanting to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others, definately shines brightly. That you volunteer your personal time and go to such lengths to make that difference is powerful and speaks volumes of your core character qualities.Â
I am forever grateful for the “gift” you gave me and the others of teaching us we matter and we too can make a difference. I am honored to have been a part of your class and to learn from you.
P.S. – On a lighter note, I have to add that your sense of humor throughout the class was awesome. Everything combined, you brought all of us together, forming this special bond as a group that was really unique.
Sincerely,Jackie Lewis
I recently completed the Women’s Self Defense Hands-On class, November 17th. This program has given me a since of confidence that I WILL be able to fight back, if and when, a situation occurs. I cannot stress enough, how important this is for ALL women to do. It does not matter how big, small, young or old you are. One thing that you will learn in this class, is that it does not always take a lot of force from the victim to open that 10 second window of opportunity for escape. All of the officers involved were great.
If you are afraid to take the class alone, then ask a friend or family member. I can assure you, that this is something that you are going to want to pass on.
Thank you, Crime Stoppers and Hilliard Police!!!
Thank you so much for offering this class! I attended the Sunday morning session and am looking forward to the hands-on session.
I’m so grateful to the Hilliard officers for giving me the tools to feel more empowered, and to not worry about being rude-my safety comes first. This class is a great service to all women and I hope that these classes are on-going for years.
Thank you!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Officers Suzy, Mark, Doug, Marcus and Hyda, Hilliard PD …. Crime Stoppers …. Sawmill Athletic Club!! Taking this class was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. All of the officers were excellent. Very professional, personable, kind, funny, understanding. The best!! And Officer Suzy is outstanding – they all were.
As a woman who has had too many close calls, I left this class a LOT smarter about my own safety and defense techniques, use of force to any extreme to survive. Knowledge. Awareness. Survival.
I’m already sharing certain techinques with friends … so the knowledge is being passed on.
I HIGHLY recommend this class. Perhaps we can all gather again down the road for a refresher course – and story telling?
PS – pray for the capture of the serial rapist. And take the class – don’t put it off.
THANKS again!!!
I just attended the self defense class offered by Hilliard Police Officers. I want to thank Suzy, Hyda, Doug, and Marcus who were so kind to spare their time and their hard work. i really learned a lot. I hope I will never need to use the techniques they taught me but now I felt I am empowered by the class. I know what action I need to take when I face the attack. I really appreciate everyone who made this course happened and it was so useful and helpful. Thank you very much for your hard work.
This will be one of the most priceless lesson I learned. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you very much!!!
My mom and I attended the self defense class given by the Hilliard Police Dept. and it was wonderful! The officers were so informative and gave each lady in the room a major confidence boost. I would recommend this course to all women. Thanks to Crimestoppers, the officers, and everyone involved in making this happen. I can not stress enough how much this class can benefit all women. Many of the techniques require little effort and are so effective. Thank you so much Suzy, Doug, Hyda, and Marcus! Have a save and happy holiday seaon!!
I would love to have taken this course, however all the classes were full before I could sign up. PLEASE OFFER MORE CLASSES!!!!
I participated in the course this evening and it was GREAT!! The staff at CoreTactix were awesome. They along with the Hilliard police and CrimeStoppers had a lot of good information on how to protect yourself and be more aware of your surroundings. This was a great opportunity for the community. Thank you very much for making this possible for everyone!!
I participated in the first course at CoreTactix this Tuesday. The staff and police were great resources. They covered a lot of material in 3 hours ranging from attitude, use of voice, punches, kicks, eye gouging, usage of knees and elbows, groundfighting (getting an attacker off of you). It was tremendously valuable for anyone. By all means, take the time to sign up for a session anywhere you can.
Thank you so much!!
Wow, This class was great. I attended the 11/25/08 class along with my mother and daughter. Everyone was raving about how informative it was and how glad they were that they came. I am so, so appreciative to the instructors for taking their time and teaching us these techniques and knowledge. Although it seemed like there were a lot of women there I still got the individual attention as the instuctors walked around to make sure we were doing things right. They answered all the questions and even had a “freestyle” personal conflict at the end that you could try if you wanted. All I can say is wear comfortable clothes, get ready to workout and learn, learn. You won’t regret this.
What a great service to the women of our community. Thank you so much Crime Stoppers, CoreTactix, Hilliard and Columbus PD for providing this informative class! I would encourage all women to take this class.
I attended the hands on training last night and even though I am a little sore today, it was well worth it! Not only did I learn a lot, but I had fun (maybe a little too much)! I always say that if I am ever in any situation where I am being attacked that I would fight back. Now I know the techniques in order to do it and be effective. Next time I visit my sister, I will be sharing everything I learned with her and my niece. Mark, Doug, Suzy, & Hyda, I cannot thank you enough. You guys are awesome! A huge thanks to Crime Stoppers as well! I hope this is an ongoing class so that all women have the opportunity to take it. It is well worth it!!!!
I attended the womens self-defense class on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 and I cannot thank you enough!!! I learned so much in the 3 hours we were there. The instructors were incredible and extremely informative. I feel more confident now than I did before I attended the class. If you get the opportunity to sign up, please do so. It is well worth every second there and I promise you will not regret it. Thank you for putting women’s safety first! I have since signed up to go to other classes that Core Tactix offers. Thank you again!!!!
I attended the December 6 self defense training at CoreTactix in Dublin. What a great program! Even better that it was offered for free through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and sponsors. The instructors were fantastic and offered a thorough training on basic techniques to help get you out of an attack (and scare off potential attackers). The hands on training was both informative and physical. We practiced all maneuvers so that we could feel and see how they are done properly. The instructors took the time and care to make sure that everyone was doing the moves correctly. This training was well worth my time (and the $49 it would have cost if it were not being sponsored). I HIGHLY recommend EVERY woman in Central Ohio take this class (and take your best friend, daughter, mother, sister). Give yourself a fighting chance and don’t let the bad guys win!
My daughter and I attended the class on December 6th. I signed us up mainly because my daughter was very nervous about the Northwest Rapist (we live in the Northwest area) and wanted to know how to defend herself. I thought it was a great class and think that we both have tools to help us if we need to defend ourselves in the future. It was a great class and I’ll recommend it to my friends!
I took the December 6th self defense class at Core Tactix in Dublin.
I received invaluable information and hands on training!
I wanted to thank EVERYONE who volunteered their time, knowledge,expertise and the water and take home information booklet that was provided as well.
I can’t imagine any women not wanting to take advantage of this great opportunity!
I attended the self-defense class today at Core Tactix and am so very glad I attended. The team of instructors were very knowledgeable, receptive to questions and hands on with the class. I learned about being aware and what I can do to protect myself in order to help prevent attacks from happening. I also learned in a hands on environment what to do if an attack should happen. I loved the physical side of the training and really got a work out! I now feel more confident in my abilities to fight off an attacker should I ever be a victim of this. I want to thank the people who dedicated their time and suggest any woman take this course. It’s invaluable information and I am even thinking of signing up for more Krav Maga classes. Excellent Class!!!
I attended the self defense course on 12/7/08. it was one of the greatest thing i could have done for myself. not only did i learn techniques to avoid uncomfortable situations, but what to do when an attack happens. this is one of the most empowering courses for any female to take. i have highly recommended it to all of my friends and co-workers. the instructors take a no-nonsense approach to the issue with eye-opening stories and statistics.
I attended the self defense class on 12/7/08. The enviroment, instructors, materials, real life situations were awesome. I really enjoyed learning all of the techiniques and tips that were provided by the instructors. It is great to know that there are people in the community willing to offer free classes like this and caring instructors who are willing to take time out of their day to teach all of us. This class was very motivating and empowering to woman. I am recommeding this class to all of my friends and am actually considering taking either the kick boxing or Krav Maga classes. Thanks so much to all of the instructors who helped out today.
I attended the 12/7 Self Defense course at CoreTactix and it was empowering to say the least! I had no idea how truly vulnerable I was. I have a young daughter and my husband is often not with us. I was really leaving both she and I at risk for attack. That all changed yesterday though. I know the course was only able to cover basics, but that was enough to heighten my awareness and teach me enough basic skill to ward off an attacker. I even worked with my daughter last night to teach her what she should do if she is with me during an attack. These classes are a huge service to the community and I applaud the corporate sponsors who are making this possible. My thanks to the CoreTactix staff, you all really know your stuff! Keep up the great work. I will be looking for the Intermediate and Advanced classes.
I attended the Dec 7th session at CoreTactix and have to agree….this was one of the most empowering things I have ever done for myself as a woman! I came away from the class more knowledgable and much more confident to know that I indeed would fight back if put in a life threatening situation. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this class was and how thankful I am to everyone who donated their time, money and efforts to make this possible for so many women in Central Ohio. I have already told all of my friends to sign up for this class and am seriously considering taking further training….Thank you again!!!
I attended the December 7th class at Core Tactix in Dublin. It was a wonderful class! The instructors were very helpful and knowledgeable. I now feel like I have the tools to be able to defend myself if needed. Thank you for offering these classes and for the instructors for donating their time.
I attended the 12/7 Self Defense course at CoreTactix. What a great group of instructors! I am really tired today because I worked my muscles the whole time. I do feel that the opportunity to go full out in a class setting to see how much power you really have can have a huge mental impact. I know that I have new tools to use in the case of the unthinkable. The CoreTactix staff really deserve a shout out for putting so much work into this free class. I want to learn more!!
So glad I participated in the 12/7/08 Self Defense course. Found the instructors from CoreTactix had put a lot of thought and effort into preparing the structure of the class, information/knowledge shared and material handed out for reference. I tend to be a reserved person but the instructors motivated me to enthusiastically practice the physical tactics they demonstrated. Came away bruised by the force I used kicking and throwing elbows during practice – precisely how to commit these basic moves into memory . Hopefully I will never need to use this knowledge beyond the early stages of prevention and remaining aware of your surroundings, but should the worse happen, I do not think I will freeze or uselessly panic.
Thank you Jennie, Denise and Darlene plus your instructors for donating your time, facility, materials and expertise. Keep Chris as a primary demonstrator.
This class was very beneficial, and the instructors were clearly passionate about what they were teaching. I learned basic techniques necessary when defending myself. They were very simple, so I know I will not forget them. Be sure to sign up with a friend and you will definitely have a good time, and you’ll learn a lot!!
I participated in the Self Defense class on December 9 at CoreTactix in Dublin. I think it was an extremely beneficial class, as I am a single female who had never taken any type of self defense class prior to this one. The instructors were very knowledgeable and friendly. They had a great facility with plenty of space and the appropriate tools to help us learn. I would recommend signing up with a friend, as some of the practice positions for the moves may be uncomfortable if you don’t know your partner. I very much appreciate the donation of time and money to this cause by all the organizations and people involved.
I attended the class on Dec. 9th. I had a great time while at the same time learned a lot. I was a little nervous to take the class because I was afraid that I wouldn’t “do the right moves†but the instructors were very helpful and did not call us out in front of the class, but instead corrected us individually. They did a wonderful job breaking down the defense moves. The defense moves they taught us were more from instinct and not a 10 step drill that would be difficult to remember if I were ever attacked. The class gave me the confidence to fight back if I’m ever in a situation where I must. Thanks again to the instructors for donating their time!
I attended the Dec 6th class with my daughter and a friend. It was a very informative class and I was amazed at everything I learned in such a short period of time. I am so glad I signed my daughter up for this class as well. We had a great time while learning how to defend and protect ourselves The hands on training really makes you realize, you can overcome someone bigger and stronger than you if you know the right techniques. I have recommended it to all of my friends. Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers that allowed us to participate in this FREE program.
I took the basic defense class at Core Tactix Dec. 9 and thought it was professionally planned out and executed and I greatly appreciated every minute of it. The volunteers’ seriousness emanated and helped us understand the importance of practicing so we know what to do more instinctively when in panic mode. The moves were practical and well thought through physical principles. The staff were friendly, helpful and put everyone at ease. I hope that through continued donations, this class can continue to be offered because it is so important.
I attended the afternoon class on Dec 7th. I would have to say that what they offered was was a lot more than what I expected for a free class. They taught us some very valuable techniques to fend off attackers. I also learned that in order to better defend myself that I needed to be in better shape to do so. That wasn’t something that was said to me but it became clear in the intense workout they gave me teaching me the techniques. I left that class wore out but with a lot of knowledge of how to protect myself.
I took the basic self-defense class today and it was fabulous. I am not in the best shape and have fibromyalgia so I was a little intimidated when I walked in, but everyone was very nice. The moves where simple but powerful. I had no pain and am stronger than I thought I was. Thanks so much for the free classes because I probably wouldn’t have taken it if it wasn’t free. I have already told a few women about the classes and plan to tell more. If you take the class don’t be afraid to step up and challenge the instructors. They make it very realistic, but safe, and it is very empowering. Coretactix in Dublin is great.
I attended the call on 12/13 and it was a great class. Very professional, the trainers were great. Patient, extremely professional and understanding. I would recommend this to anyone to take, the class is very helpful and eye opening.
Just completed the 12/14/08 self defense class at Core Tactics in Dublin. WOW! This was incredible. Everyone involved with the instruction was extraordinary. They know their stuff. I wish and hope all females (and males) could and would complete this class. It is an eye opener to the ways and means to defend ourselves. Keep up the great work in helping us to stay safe!
This class was very helpful. I really enjoyed my class at CoreTactix and feel much more confident about being able to defend myself! Thank you for offering this class in such a fantastic environment.
I attended the Self Defense class at Coretactix on Sunday December 14. Wow! I have taken a variety of kickboxing classes that say they incorporate martial arts moves. Those are helpful, but this opened my eyes to many things I didn’t know. I have already found myself becoming more aware of my surroundings. The ladies and gentlemen who taught the program were extremely knowledgeable and professional. For all of those people there, it was extremely well organized and informative. Well Done!
Handguns, Tasers and Pepper Spray Safety
I went today’s Handguns, Tasers and Pepper Spray Safety class what a great class. Thanks to Laura and Crime Stoppers.. Will be taking more classes from Laura
I attended the 12/14 Coretactix self-defense class and it was fantastic ! The instructors were able to communicate clearly the self-defense move, in what situation the move worked best, and how to effectively strike. I am more aware of my surroundings and will visualize my “safety” while in my home and on the street. This is a class that ALL women should take. Kudos to Crime Stoppers and Coretactix for putting this program on. They could not have done a better job. Thank you.
Today, I along with about 100 other women came to a Sunday 9AM – 3 hour class. Doesn’t that say something? . I had taken two other self defense intro courses (they were good) but this is the first place where I ever had the chance to learn to fight back an attacker.. as in REALLY kick and REALLY hit. There’s real contact – though a partner holds up a thick pad to absorb the kicks etc.. You’ll have the opportunity (not everyone takes it) of practicing on a full body padded attacker (nice guys helping out in the class to help us learn to defend ourselves!) My stamina was tested and I’m very thankful for it– it showed me that if I want to be able to fight back like I’d want to.. it makes sense to get in shape (ie: not just in shape enough for walking .. I’m there now!). The trainers are great examples…now– these are some women who are equipped! The Coretactix crew is volunteering their time to do this too.. Thanks!
You’ll learn how to dump someone off you when they’re crouched over you.
I attended the self defense class on 12/14 and walked out thinking the experiences was much more than I ever expected. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I not only learned valuable tactics to defend myself if attacked but also preventative measures for my home, car and self. I especially appreciated the mock attack so you can feel what it’s like and if presented with a situation you can remember the correct steps you just learned. There are several different scenarios where you are taught to defend yourself (front on, bear hug, choke hold, laying down). I appreciated these different scenarios as not every attack is the same. Some of the things they taught us I never even thought about happening before and I am glad they brought it to light. Thanks to the Instructors at Coretactix and Crime Stoppers!!! It was an amazing experience!!
A friend and I went to the Core Tactix class on Saturday, 12/13. The class was amazing! I learned so much helpful information and want for every woman that I know to go to a class like this! Just after this one class, I looked at myself and my surroundings differently. While I hope that I never have to use the techniques I learned, I feel so much more confident that I would be able to defend myself if the need ever arises. Thank you so much for offering this class!!!!
I was so impressed with the self defense class offered on Dec. 14. I really enjoyed the physical exercises & the instructors were amazing. I learned so much useful information! Thank you to Crime Stoppers for offering these great events.
I attended the 12/14 self defense class and thought it was very beneficial. I came away with a sense of empowerment. The group at Core Tactix did an excellent job at demonstrating the moves and allowing us to practice them. I would suggest this class to all women! Thanks for the opportunity!
We attended the self defense class on December 14th at CoreTactix. We thought the class was very well done and we feel much more confident that we will be able to defend ourselves in case something happens. Thank you very much for putting on such a great program at no cost to us!
I attended the self defense course on 12/13, it was great. My husband also takes classes there and tried to show me a few things, but after comming out of that class I feel I am better able to take care of myself. I loved how it was more hands on, not just filling our heads with stats. Very well done!
I attended the self-defense class on 1/6/09, and it was phenomenal! There is a great deal that is put in to three hours. There is a section about how to keep yourself safe, to be prepared, and to try to prevent being a victim. The hands-on section taught moves that can be used to protect yourself. We learned the basic technique, and then given time to practice the move. The techniques were built one upon another, based upon natural reflexes (rather than learn complicated moves that you have to think about), and very effective. Thank you for this class!!
I attended the Sunday morning self defense course on 1/11/09. It was the best use of my time this week. I learned so many good techniques that will help me if I am ever attacked. I left there with more confidence in myself, knowing I have tools to use to fight back. I would highly recommend this course for all women. The instructors were awesome! Thank you to Coretactix and the instructors.
I attended the self defense training at CoreTactix in Dublin today (January 11, 2009). This is a great and worthwhile training experience that all women need to sign up for! Thank you so much to CoreTactix and all the sponsers for making this training possible. I feel more prepared now if I would ever have the need to defend myself and get away. The instructors were very knowledgable and offered a thorough training on basic techniques to try to avoid an attach and then to help get you out of an attack if it goes that far. The training was both informative and physical. They gave us plenty of time to practice all the maneuvers so that we could feel and see how they are done properly. The instructors took the time and walked around to make sure that everyone was doing the moves correctly and knew how to execute them. The training was such a great benefit and I am so happy I signed up for it. I would recommend every woman in Central Ohio sign up for this class. You will be more prepared in case the unthinkable would happen to you.
My daughter and I attended the January 11th class from 1pm – 4pm at CoreTactix. It was an amazing experience that made me feel empowered! The instructors were knowledgeable and very helpful. As I am a bigger lady I at no time was made to feel uncomfortable. The exercises we went over I was more then capable of doing and if something was not feeling right then it was ok to sit it out. As soon as I arrived home after class I sent out an e-mail to my sister and friends encouraging them to take this class as well. I am even thinking of broadening my knowledge and taking the level two course. All women should take this class and become more confident in their abiility to protect themselves. Thank you to Crime Stoppers and all the wonderful instructors at CoreTactix for taking the time to offer such an life changing class!
I attended the 1/11 class, 9am-12noon, with a friend, and I am so glad I did. All women need to take this class! The first 30 minutes of the class was spent going over all sorts of good tips and preventative measures you can take. Then we had 2.5 hrs of actual time devoted to learn and practice physical tactics to defending yourself in an attack. All the instructors were so helpful. They stopped and (gently) assisted us in the tactic if we were not doing it correctly. I cannot emphasize enough how beneficial I thought this was. I came away feeling empowered and very confident. I will definitely be recommending this class to women I know.. Thank you to CoreTactix, Crime Stoppers and the sponsors for making this a reality and free for all women!
I want to thank Core Tactix and Crime Stoppers for providing this class to the public! This was an amazing experience and extremely helpful. I encourage all women to take this class… the sense of power you gain will be enough to help you if needed. Plus, some of the written material they provided were things I have never thought of. Thanks again for providing such an important and wonderful experience.
I attended the 1/11 class and was so impressed, the class was excellent! All of the instructors were fantastic and seemed truly dedicted to this cause. The moves taught were invaluable, such as using the elbows and knees as weapons and most importantly how to get out of a situation laying down. That was the number one thing I took home with me, it makes you feel so much more confident! I really want to take the second class as well. Thanks so much to CoreTactix and Crime Stoppers for offering this class!
THANK YOU!!!! Crime Stoppers and CoreTactix for putting on this class. Being a prior rape victim myself, the information and defenses learned were invaluable! Not only were you given the 1/2 hour power point information to take home to review at your leisure, there were many other helpful pieces of information, hints, tips, etc. also included in the packet. The instructors were very professional and offered hands on, one on one assistance and coaching during the physical instruction portion of the class. The 3 hours were up before I knew it! I recommend this course to ALL women who have not already had some form of self-defense training. The word empowered doesn’t even begin to cover how I felt about what I learned and took with me from attending. I can’t wait to take the advanced course! To think all the instructors there volunteered their time to teach this course is beyond belief. What dedication they show in getting some very important and helpful information out there!
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P. S. – I put my whistle on my key chain while in the parking lot (in my locked car of course!) after the class.
Thanks again!
I took the Level 1 Self Defense course this weekend and thought it was great! Thank you to Crime Stoppers and Core Tactix for providing this opportunity at no charge. Sometimes you get what you pay for, but this class was professional and high quality. I have taken a self-defense course before that lasted a number of weeks. This was much better and more practical. The moves we learned and practiced made sense and the amount of information we covered proves how efficient and knowledgeable the instructors are. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
I went to the self defense class (Level 1) on 1/13/09 and it was fantatstic! The instructors were very informative, professional and personal. I learned some wonderful techniques that hopefully I will never have to use. I have recommended this class to all my friends and collegues. It has given me more confidence in my abilities to protect myself if needed. Every women should know the basic skills taught in this class. Thank you to all who set up this program and all who taught it. I am looking forward to taking the Level 2 course soon.
I greatly appreciate Crime Stoppers and Core Tactix for putting on the Women’s Self Defense class at no charge! I walked out of the class with a new attitude and confidence! I learned a lot of techniques that I will continue to practice. The demonstrations were easy to follow. I am also greatful for the instructors who volunteered their time. I hope the classes are able to continue so my friends, family, and coworkers can attend.
I attended the Level 1 Self Defense class this past Sunday. What an AWESOME class! Thank you Core Tactixs & Crime Stoppers for providing this wonderul free service. The instructors were absolutely fantastic! Even after just one class, I totally feel empowered and confident. I will definitely sign up for the next level classes. THANKS!!!!!!
I attended the Level 1 self defense class last night. Thank you CoreTactix and Crime Stoppers for making this free class possible! It is a really great, hands-on class. It is also a bit of a workout. This class is very empowering and will definitely help your self-confidence. The class was very well taught and easy to understand. The instructors are all very nice, informative and very helpful. This is a great class that every woman should take! Keep more classes like this coming! Thanks again to everyone involved!
I attended the free women’s self-defense course last night and it was excellent! The class was well-organized with plenty of training on physical techniques. Every woman should know these skills and these classes are a great way for CoreTactix and Crime Stoppers to support their community. Thank you to everyone who makes these classes possible!
The Core Tactix self defense class was incredible! It was empowering to see women as lead instructors and made me believe that I can do these moves. The written material was very helpful and insightful and the hands-on training gave me so much confidence! Thank you Jenny, Darlene and Core Tactix staff, and Crime Stoppers, for providing a priceless service to the community!
I just got back from the Core Tactix class in Dublin and it was a great experience. Not only was I impressed by the instructors and the organization of the class but by their enthusiasm, professionalism, and willingness to donate their time.
I feel safer already and can’t wait to sign up for the advanced classes!
Just wanted to thank you and CoreTactix for offering the beginner’s self
defense course. My daughter and I felt the course was very helpful and feel
it was time well spent learning the material taught. The instructors were
great!
I felt it was very important for my daughter, who will be driving soon and
then heading off to college, to know more about how to protect herself when
alone. I think all high school juniors and seniors should be introduced to
self defense as many of the girls in this age group are unaware of the
dangers that exist around them.
K.P.
I attended a class with my cousin (who was skeptical at first of the class) at Coretactix and we both enjoyed learning and practicing techniques that could protect and save our lives. The instructors are great. They were passionate, dedicated, helpful, and encoraging while teaching the class. I strongly recommend these classes to all females because it is worth it. Thank you to Crime Stoppers and Coretactix for taking time out to teach and inform females about self defense.
This course was fantastic!! The dedication of the CoreTactix staff and trainers to empower women was truly amazing and I want to thank you all! Being with women of all ages, shapes and sizes and learning to protect and assert ourselves was an empowering experience. I now feel an increased sense of confidence, power and personal safety.
If you are a woman and you have not yet taken this course – please sign up now! It will be the best 3 hour gift you could ever give yourself…I promise!
I just wanted to extend a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Core Tactix & Crime Stoppers for making the free level 1 Self-Defense classes available. My experience today was fantastic, and I was very impressed by the quality of the program, the amount of practice and supervision provided, and the dedication of the volunteering staff. I’ve always wondered exactly what I would do if put in a compromising situation, and how I would react. After today’s course, I feel that I am well equipped to defend myself. As a 20-something woman, I needed to be reminded of the important safety considerations that I need to take when going out at night, meeting new people, and increasing my own awareness of my surroundings at all times. I would recommend this class for all women my age, and hope to continue my own training with the advanced levels!
Attended the CoreTactix beginner class today and it was incredible. The instructors were amazing. They were enthusiastic, professional and very kind. I really appreciate them donating their time in order for me to become more safe. I will be attending the intermediate class. Thanks again!
My daughter and I attended the Feb 1st class, and we both thought it was great. As the mother of a 16yr old, I thought it was extremely important for her to know what to do if in a situation where someone . . . any one were to try to assert physical control over her. In the class, I think we both learned she’s stronger than either of us were aware. I’m prior service, I’ve been trained in hand-to-hand combat and I work out 6x a week. Yet, when pushed and provided with the tools to fight, she easily could have put me on the ground. I highly credit the instruction we received in this course. The instructors were very professional, knowledgable and impassioned. I recommend this course for ALL women. Thank you to Crime Stoppers for providing the class, and the facility and instructors for the generous donation of their time.
I attended the free self defense class on 2/1/09 at CoreTactix and was blown away. I was astounded at the amount of information I learned and hope to never use! Jenny and her team were outstanding and I am going to require that all my female friends take this class if it will continually be offered.
The best thing about the class was you actually did the work. They didn’t just show you – you had to physically learn how to do it. That was the big difference. It was an eye opener and incredibly valuable. I feel that much more empowered to protect myself.
I went to the self defense class on Sunday. It helped me so much. I loved it. I learned more then I bargained for. This program is something that all women should attend. The instructors were very knowledgeable and the classes were easy to follow. I will take these tips and incorporate them in my daily life. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to attend.
I attended the Core Tactix self defense class yesterday and wanted to thank everyone who supports this wonderful program. I learned much more than I expected to be taught in a free class and was amazed at how much hands on experience we received. I would recommend this class to every woman and would like to thank the Core Tactix team and Crime Stoppers for putting their time, money and energy into such an important outreach program.
The self-defense class was one of the best things I have ever done! It was very informative and a great learning experience. Thanks to everyone involved in putting this together, it is well worth the time, energy, and $$ spent! The instructors were fabulous! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
I attended one of the free CoreTactics self defense classes and feel tremendously empowered after the experience. I highly encourage all women to take advantage of this opportunity to learn what you can take to protect yourself. I think the best part of the training was the hands-on exercises where you could learn many different ways to defend yourself in a number of scenarios. Thanks so much to CoreTactics and to all of the sponsors for your generosity to make this excellent training available to women for free. Many more women are now better equipped to prevent possible crimes and defend themselves in the event of an attack. I plan to sign up for additional courses to learn even more!
THANK YOU soooo much for offering this gift to the women of Central Ohio Coretactix and CrimeStoppers. I attended (hesitatingly, I admit) this past weekend and the seminar was incredible – so informative, so fun and so empowering. I highly encourage any person reading this to sign up as soon as possible (and spread the word!!)
I attended the seminar on Sunday 2/1/09. I found it very informative, physical and feel that I really learned alot. This was so much more than I expected. I sincerely encourage women to take this class. All women should know how to defend themselves. The instructers were excellent and took the time to make sure you understood each move. I look forward to taking the next level.
I attended the Womens Self Defense course Tuesday February 10. It is an excellent course which I would recommend for any woman, young or old. The instructors stress how important it is to be both verbally and mentally aggressive, in addition to the physical agression you learn. There are plenty of instructors who walk around to provide individualized attention to make sure you are learning and practicing correctly. This course is so important for all women, no matter what your skill level is. Special thanks to all the sponsors who made this invaluable course possible.
I attended the free Women’s self defense course on Tuesday, Feb 10 and it was a great course. It gave me confidence to be able to walk to my car in a dark parking lot again (although I try not to park in dark places as a general rule). The instructors were fantastic, and motivated to help the class attendees learn how to be safe. We were all encouraged to practice, practice, practice until we were comfortable with the moves and techniques. I would recommend this course to all women.
I attended the January 20th self defense course and was absolutely impressed with the knowledge and skills that I obtained. My brother is a police officer, so he encouraged me to take this training, and I am certainly glad that I did (despite being skeptical). The instructors made certain that everyone in the training understood the details of each move and how to utilize it appropriately and effectively. I went home feeling incredibly energized and empowered. I honestly hadn’t felt that good in awhile. I tried out the moves on my boyfriend, and he was even a little indimated. He had never heard me yell that loudly (which means that the instructors at Core Tactix did their job well).
Thank you so much Core Tactix & Crime Stoppers for providing this course to greatly benefit the women of Central Ohio! We needed this knowledget to better protect ourselves.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I attended the February 24th class and it was absolutely great! The instructors at Core Tactix were very knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable. I come from a family of police offers and I’ve always been told you can never be too cautious. The instrutors made sure you knew what you were doing and how to do it. I felt more confident leaving than when I walked in. I am more knowledgeable about my surroundings and preventative techniques to me and my family safe. I highly recommend all the women of Central Ohio to take this FREE course!!
Thank you so much Core Tactix & Crime Stoppers for this wonderful and informative course. You all will never know how many lives you are saving.
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I attended the free women’s self defense class at CoreTactix. It was amazing! The staff was very informative and highly motivating. I recommend ALL women take take the seminar – who knows, it could save your life one day. Big THANKS to the wonderful team at CoreTactix and all participating sponsers – you all rule!