“It seems that the logical thing to do would be to prepare for violence, not because it’s suppose to happen, but in case it happens –like fire or earthquake or other natural disasters.”
-E. Snortalnd

Personal Safety is an issue women think of often. Our experiences may have conditioned us to be vigilant in assessing our environment and situation. But no matter how vigilant, one still must be prepared to react.

Training is available. You can learn simple, effective methods of personal safety skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Not karate. Not martial arts. No belt ranks. No trophies. Just simple skills. Any woman can learn to defend herself no matter her ability or experience. Knowledge is your best defense.

Your survival begins and ends with you.

Subtle Warrior offers instruction in personal defense. Training will prepare you to take control of your own personal safety. Programs are informative, offering simple, effective skills for personal safety, AND can be done ON-SITE! Serving Northeastern Nevada.

Catering to schedules and comfort levels, participants learn awareness, verbal self defense, strategies, and tactics.

Education is empowering. Educate yourself with information on strategies for your personal safety. There is no better time for you to learn the self-reliance you've been wanting. Depend on yourself to defend yourself, learn what to do in a threatening or violent situation.

• 1 in 4 women will experience an assault in her lifetime
• 80% of the assailants will be someone the victim knows
• Within the hour another 75 women will have been raped

"Be Aware. Be Confident. Be Prepared. Ask me about your safety."

An Email from a student to her colleagues, posted with permission.

Hello Ladies!

I took a great class this semester here at the college. I loved it so much that I am signing up again for a third semester.

Although there are physical aspects, this is not an exercise class. We learned how to be more aware of our surroundings as well as many self-defense moves. Most of the moves are pretty simple and we are not expected to do anything that we are not comfortable with. 

It is so important to know that even if someone has physical limitations (such as a broken arm; bad knees; or they are just plain smaller and/or weaker than an assailant), they can still defend themselves. 

I also encourage teenage girls to sign up. We had 3 teenagers this semester (including my daughter). It is so valuable for them to be prepared as they go out into the world (and college!).

Even in little Elko, Nevada - bad things can happen - isn't it best to be prepared?

This really was a fun class - there are life size dummies that we get to beat up on.  And the other women that participated were great - we laughed a lot!

I hope you can join me next fall ...

The class starts September 2 and ends December 16 (a full semester); Wednesdays; 5:15-7:00 p.m. The cost is $141.00. The instructor is Lisa Abbott of Wells, Nevada.

Registration info:
        Semester: Fall 2009
        Class ID:  PEX 199 E01 
        Call #:  12422.  
        2 credits

I am sending this out kinda early because the class filled up last semester, registration is open at www.gbcnv.edu. I would love to see you there ...

You can contact the instructor, Lisa Abbott, at self.defense@subtle-warrior.com if you have any questions.
                                                                                                                              ~CVG