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Instructor Certification Courses in June and July

June 20 -- Westchester, New York, Fight Like a Girl Instructor Certification (FLAG)
June 21 -- Westchester, New York, Girls on Guard Instructor Certification (GOG)

Steve Kardian will be running a weekend Instructor Certification Course for both the Fight Like a Girl and Girls on Guard modules from the Women's Empowerment Series.  Contact Steve at (914) 760-8246 for more information and to register.  Or go to his website at www.nydefendu.com for more info.

July 18 -- Phoenix, Ariz., Fight Like a Girl Instructor Certification (FLAG)
July 19 -- Phoenix, Ariz., Girls on Guard Instructor Certification (GOG)

These two modules are being taught by Brad Parker in Phoenix at the Paradise Valley School of Karate.  Go to www.rapeescape.com for more information on the courses as well as information on how to register.
Defend University Moves to New Gym

Defend University has moved across the street to a new gym with more mat space.  The new location is at 3025 N. 24th Street in Phoenix.  The gym houses the Gracie Arizona school which includes classes and instruction in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for kids, women and men as well as Mixed Martial Arts, conditioning and yoga courses.  With the increased space, look for more courses in the central Phoenix area.

Kidnapping book by Diana ConcannonParker and Gillette Featured in New Book

Brad Parker and Mike Gillette are both featured as contributors to the new book, "Kidnapping: An Investigator's Guide to Profiling" by Diana M. Concannon.
Parker Named to Rape Prevention Center Board of Directors

Brad Parker has been named to the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Center for Rape Prevention, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing rape prevention education and awareness.
Question:  Did the North Hollywood Bank Robbers win their suit with the City of Los Angeles?
Disengage Safely from the Fight

The argument or fight is over. Be especially careful now or you could be blindsided.  How to safety disengage from the guy.
Podcast

"Searching for Yoda" is the newest Defend University Podcast.

It's Not IF, But WHEN

Developing the proper pre-fight mindset can actually set you free from the worry associated with wondering whether or not you could be attacked.
Survey Results!

Thanks for participating in the latest women's self-defense survey.  Here's the set up: You're a women who has been attacked by bad guy with a weapon and you've managed to disarm him, now what do you do?

Go here to see the survey results...
 
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