Basic Skills This is a half-day workshop offered for 6-12 women and girls. No previous skill or experience is required. In this workshop you will learn: Common Sense Prevention Feel powerful as you master your surroundings and carry yourself with confidence! Learn what assailants look for in their victims Learn how to read potential assailant's body language to predict and prevent an assault Learn how to use your voice and body language to deter an assailant Tapping Into Your Phenomenal Emotional Energy Get in touch with your tremendous hidden power! Learn how to project a "Don't mess with me!" attitude Learn how to transform your fear into anger and use it to defend yourself Learn how your mind and body can work as one to make you a successful fighter Easy-to-Remember Techniques Did you know that your body includes FIVE multi-purpose physical weapons? Learn to react quickly and competently Learn effective punches and kicks, and where they do the most damage Learn how to defend yourself even if you are knocked down Here are the specific physical techniques you will learn How to instantly assume a powerful defensive position How to use your voice and body language to protect yourself How to make effective kicks to knee, groin, and tailbone How to throw powerful and accurate punches to throat and groin When and how to use an eye poke to stun an attacker How to use a foot stomp if someone grabs you from behind How your teeth can be an incredible defensive weapon What powerful resources you can use if you are knocked down Girl Power for Girl Scouts This is a two and 1/2 hour, hands-on workshop for Girl Scouts. Get those Girl Scouts in touch with their awesome GIRL POWER! They'll learn why girls don't need to be like boys to stay safe. They'll develop "street smarts" and learn practical physical techniques that are age-appropriate. How to Stay Safe Without Getting Physical! Key Concepts in Self Defense Did you know that 98% of self defense is not physical? Learn what YOU can do to keep bad guys from targeting you. This 30-45 minute program is ideal for lunch or dinner meetings, enrichment programs, inservice days, and corporate events. Corporate Training A wide range of services are available to corporations, from lunchtime lectures to half-day workshops. Please call (858) 792-4600 for more information. For information on these and other programs offered by Yes I Can! Self Defense for Mind and Body contact Judy at (858) 792-4600 or send us an e-mail by clicking on Contact Us.