What Are You Waiting For?

How many times have you ever seen something that invoked an emotional response that I don't want that to happen to me, or I should really do that, or I don't want that to happen to me. It happens to all of us, about getting "in shape", losing weight, learning to use a firearm, shopping for better car insurance. We experience a stimulus and respond. We dig through our summer wardrobe to find that last years shorts are too tight. We get that monthly bill and think I can do better. We watch a video, read a new clipping, or worse have someone we care about fall victim to violence. I should really take some 'self defense lessons' or get a gun, etc...Unlike taking some time to loose some weight, or research how to save a buck violence is something none of us can afford. You can bury your head in the sand, you can put it off but that doesn't make you safer.

Look deeper and how many times have we walked through an area where are senses were heightened, we see an unfamiliar face coming towards us, the uncomfortable feeling starts, we're not sure what to do, the heart starts beating faster, our body 'perceives' some type of threat, it picks up and we feel 'anxious'. This approaching figure 'looks shady' what else are you thinking? We hope nothing happens to us, we pray, or we tell ourselves we'll be fine. It happens to all of us it's called fear. Do you understand fear, the power of it and that it can be your friend if you have the tools to manage it. Come and learn more about fear, fear management, and have some fun doing it. What are you waiting for?

View Gavin Debecker world famous author on fear.

Is money an issue? For about the price of a nice meal out, two oil changes, or a pair of pants you can learn to be safer. It is time? I can teach you to be safer in an afternoon. Too old? Injuries? I'm too this too that. I've heard it all. I've had people attend a seminar with back injuries just wanting to 'observe' and had them participate the whole event without an issue and thank me. I've taught a person who lost their leg in a climbing accident. What's your excuse?
Let me show you what you can do with a little time an effort Saturday, July 18th, 10am - 2pm at CrossFit South Philly.

On The Air...

Tune in to WCHE 1520AM on Tuesday June 16th at 1pm to hear my interview on the radio talk-show Pulse with host Michele Paiva. I will be live on the air discussing the personal protection training I offer, Tony Blauer's Personal Defense Readiness Program and S.P.E.A.R. system.

I will also chat a little about Providence Combatives' realtionship with the new and fabulous CrossFit location in West Chester. Please Join me!

Please Call in with questions or comments @ NEW CALL-IN NUMBER: 610-701-WCHE (9243)

Finally! Found a home...

306 Westtown Road in West Chester, PA will be the home to Providence Combatives. For those keeping up with me know I have been searching for the right place to offer training on a regular basis. I found it in partnering with CrossFit West Chester.

It looks like a July 1st opening date and I am so excited! I am working with some really cool people that share my passion about training. Being involved with Blauer Tactical and being there when Coach Blauer opened his new training center in Virginia Beach, VA I knew that is what I wanted to bring to the people I trained, on a much much smaller scale of course:) But what a cool model, the best of both worlds under one roof! If yov've never been there or at least seen pictures its a great place with a cool eletric energy there that just makes you feel like you are a part of something great. I hope to bring some of that energy into this location.

I will continue to bring the Personal Defense Readiness Program around the state by doing seminars but now will be able to offer the oppurtunity to those interested in contiuous training including Ground Fighting, Weapons Protection, and more!

I have also added another High Gear suit to my equipment list which will allow people to really experience the next level in realistic training. Interested in putting your skills to the test? Give me a call 484-955-9879.

Learn How To Save Money...

I am offering an additional chance to save and attend this Sunday's Personal Defense Readiness Seminar, this Sunday April 26th 10am - 2pm at CrossFit SouthPhilly.
You can save $10.00 by registering early here.

CrossFit South Philly is at 818 Alter Street. Alter is a small side street that runs off of 8th St, about 1/2 block south of Washington Ave. There is usually not parking available on Alter Street, but you should be able to find some on 8th.

You can save more $ by bringing a friend! You can bring a friend for half price for those who are on the fence or split the cost and both attend at a lower cost. To register for two click here.

My number one goal is to make people safer by making them more dangerous to the Bad Guy's and with the drills I can make you meaner and faster sooner.

When Can I See You Again?...

What if the answer was never? Everyone in the world would act differently if we knew that today when we said goodbye to our loved ones, our children that we would never see them again. Why? becuase today was the day our child was abducted or today we had to fight for our life. Professional boxers and mixed martial artists prepare weeks to months in advance for their next match. How are you preparing yourself and your loved ones for their next fight? It's not being paranoid it's being prepared. Let's not wait. Check you calendars and lets get together and train...

Sunday, April 26th 2009 from 10am-2pm I'll be at CrossFit South Philly for a Fundamental Personal Defense Readiness Seminar.

Some people don't realize that no two seminars are the same! I have just returned from an Advanced Certification with Blauer Tactical Systems that covered Weapon Protection. I continue my training so that you can continue yours. Some people think that one seminar is enough. In four hours I made you more dangerous to the Bad Guy's but how much more dangerous could you be with another four hours?

CrossFit South Philly is located at 818 Alter St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
(860) 982-8575

Advance Registration: $55 ($65 at the door)

(click here to register and for more info)

What are you doing Saturday, April 25th (2:30-8:30PM)? I'll be at the Downingtown Borough Hall Building (Annex Meeting Rm. 4 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA next to the Downingtown police station) teaching a Bully Proof Your Child course. This workshop is a dual track course where kids will be coached in conflict and fear management tools, how to Detect, Defuse and Defend, their natural defense mechanism and how to convert that to action. Parents will be focused on How To Coach Your Child through the traumatic results of being bullied, How to Avoid being bullied and How you can reinforce what will be taught in their training. We will also discuss the “Zero Tolerance” Policy that most school systems have implemented and how this policy can be a false security blanket. This course will NOT be skirting around the issues that most schools and other “non-violent” systems tend to avoid. This will be an eye opener for everyone!

Also on Saturday, May 16th from (3:30-7:30PM) I am offering my Child Assault Prevention Education course at the East Caln Twp. Building.

Courses listed above are being hosted by Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium www.darcinfo.com 114 Bell Tavern Rd, Downingtown, PA visit thier website for the registration form or call me with any questions on how to sign up. All participants must pre-register.

So When Can I See You Again?...

PDR seminar Take Two: CrossFit Delaware Valley

 

Seminar Photo(s)

Thanks to Rob Miller and his gang for having me back at CrossFit Delaware Valley!

I like to think I made 6 new friends this past Saturday. I can't say enough how fun and rewarding it is to meet new people or reconnect and share this great system of how to better protect yourself.

Everyone worked the drills hard, asked great questions and seemed switched on to the information. Zach, one of Rob's trainers, had been to the previous seminar at CFDV and had some great insight. One thing that stood out for me was to watch, how after one exposure, how Zach was able to jump in and out of the drills and self correct. I know humbly that a little of that is me but more so a testament to the S.P.E.A.R. system, Tony Blauer, and the Personal Defense Readiness Program that I am honored to be a part of.

Thanks again to all and looking forawrd to visiting again soon!

Spring... into DARC sponsored programs

Remember the number of training slots is limited and YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE WITH THE DARC OFFICE! To register go to www.darcinfo.com click on the brochure and go to the registration page, fill it out, mail or fax it in.

Program #210432-1 Bully-Proof Your Child Course
Instructor: Steve Wakefoose
Date: Saturday, April 25
Location: Downingtown Borough Hall; Annex Meeting Rm. (4 W. Lancaster Ave.)
Time: 2:30 to 8:30PM
DARC: $65 Non-Res.: $72
This workshop is a dual track course... kids will be coached in conflict and fear management tools, how to Detect, Defuse and Defend, their natural defense mechanism and how to convert thatto action. Parents will be focused on How To Coach Your Child through the traumatic results of being bullied, How to Avoid being bullied and How
you can reinforce what will be taught in their training. We will also discuss the “Zero Tolerance” Policy that most school systems have implemented and how this policy can be a false security blanket. This course will NOT be skirting around the issues that most schools and other “non-violent” systems tend to avoid. This will be an eye opener for everyone!

The workshop will be held at the Downingtown Borough Hall; Annex Meeting Rm. (4 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown) next to the Downingtown police station.

Program #210433-1 Child Assault Prevention Education
Instructor: Steve Wakefoose
Date: Saturday, May 16
Location: East Caln Twp. Building; Meeting Rm. (110 Bell Tavern Rd.)
Time: 3:30 to 7:30PM
DARC: $65 Non-Res.: $72
This 4 hour course will include a 1 hour lecture portion for parents with the rest of the time educating parents and children including realistic drills. “Empower your child with confidence! Make them feel like a superhero and give them a C.A.P.E."
Traditional martial arts classes are great for teaching respect, discipline, self confidence, coordination, and self control. Most of this does not exist in the nucleus of a real assault on your child.

Topics Include: Predator Profiles, “Safe at Home” including rules for answering the phone, answering the door, internet safety, Code Word use, Stun & Run, Car Escape Techniques including what to do from a car trunk, Predator Lures. The East Caln Twp.
Building is located at 110 Tavern Rd. in Downingtown directly behind the DARC Office.