Critical Incident Avoidance (CIA) 

Preventing, Avoiding and Dealing with Sexual Harassment, Assault & Dangerous Situations

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

 In this case, it is worth a life.  Yours or someone you care about.  A good explanation of our system would be to liken it to "defensive driving." You don't drive defensively because you are a bad driver. You drive defensively because there are so many other drivers who are. But more importantly, you drive in this manner to avoid becoming involved in an accident in the first place.

Like an accident, it is easier to avoid being raped than it is to recover from it.

So listen up for once you appreciate the value of such a program, you’ll see why this small investment in training will return a greater reward.  So Look: here's your opportunity to move way ahead of the crowd and never again rely on second hand information, old practices or the rest of that garbage that doesn’t work. Now you can be one of the elite few people who proactively protect themselves with training that really works!

IS IT SAFE?

The first question people ask when they are concerned about something. Is it safe? The real question they have is WILL I BE SAFE?
You can start today to learn these skills and techniques that will protect you.
Don’t end up like most people, putting it off until tomorrow and then needing it, or people who don’t want to acknowledge that there is a potential for violence in their lives. They can’t see the point to spending money on something that has not happened. It’s like people who say “why should I rust proof my car?” They don’t see a need until it is too late and the rust has become a problem. At that point it costs much more to fix then to prevent.
 

Are you at risk?

After the age of 18, one out of every four women and one out of ten men will be sexually assaulted.

The majority of sexual assault victims are between the ages of 17 and 24.
The C.I.A. Program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of women when control methods and assault prevention methods are required.
This program utilizes control principles that develop participants’ skills, knowledge, and abilities to easily and effectively control situations that arise.

In addition, the program will include discussion about the types of aggression a woman can encounter and the appropriate verbal and physical defences that are most effective against them. Information about the law as it applies to harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and force options in women’s self defense will also be presented.
 

Specifically designed to meet the needs of women; this course focuses on control and assault prevention methods. The Critical Incident Avoidance Program utilizes Strategies and Principles for effectively reducing the likelihood of assault through awareness training and proven practical techniques; Escape, Avoidance and Countering an attack are successfully instructed throughout this course. L.S.S.T.G has researched and developed a training system that can be used efficiently by every woman who is interested in personal safety.
 

Upon completion of the training students will be able to:

More Reason’s to SIGN UP NOW!

What do I take away with me when I complete the program?

You can do nothing or move in a new direction…

So as you think about it that way, again, the choice is yours, Now!

What others have to say about our program

"I was already a certified Women's Self Defense Instructor before I took the Critical Incident Avoidance Instructor Program, but nothing I learned previously compares to what I got from this seminar.  The teaching team of instructors are professionals who handled the sensitive topics of Rape and Sexual Abuse with respect and compassion for their students.  I can hardly wait to take another seminar with them." 

- Jean Galloway, Corporate Trainer

"The most important aspect of this course was the confidence I gained while taking it. I learned that I am capable of teaching and speaking in front of a group.  The instructors were awesome, helpful and encouraging.  They made the course fun and interesting.  I was never bored ("

- Raphaella Georgiou, Security Officer

“I have taken other instructor programs in women’s self-defence, and had quite a bit of self-defence teaching experience before coming to the CIA course.  All the same, as the course dates approached, I found I was increasingly apprehensive.  I knew I would have to face my own strong feelings surrounding the issue of assault against women – feelings that had inspired me to want to learn and self defence in the first place, but persisted despite my previous certifications!  I was amazed by the amount of information the course contained on prevention psychology, avoidance, and specific, realistic and highly effective skills for dealing with a wide range of threatening situations.  Learning to deal with my own fear was perhaps one of the most beneficial parts of the program to me.  The course helped me to come to terms with my own unresolved issues about the victimization of women, by allowing me to ask specific candid questions in a safe environment.  I came away from the course with much more than a wealth of knowledge to share with my students, but with a whole new level of confidence!  The CIA Instructor Program has truly empowered me to empower others!” 

                                                           - Marie Lapierre, Self Defence Instructor

“When I first approached the idea of women’s self defense it was not as an instructor.  I knew of Kevin as an instructor through a mutual friend, but I had never thought of taking a program as an instructor.  I called him to find out if there was a basic program running and I took that first.  It was during that program that I thought I might want to teach this course.  The method of having both male and female instructors in the program helped me to realize that size didn’t matter.  When a very large and strong man in the class grabbed my wrist, I thought there was no way I could get out, and at first I couldn’t.  Kevin came by and showed me why the technique wasn’t working and then told the guy to hold on as hard as he could.  It really hurt having the guy grip my wrists but that was nothing compared to my surprise when I got my hand free.  I had to repeat it several times to be sure it wasn’t a trick.  I went home that night and did the same thing to my boyfriend a born again sceptic, and found that it worked more effectively the more I practised it.  I found that both Kevin and Lisa were so incredibly patient with me, that it was a joy to take the training.  As an instructor, I know that I’ll be just as supportive to my students.  Thanks for everything you have given me!!!” 

- Sarah Wood, Executive Assistant

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ASSAILANT:

 Explaining why an attacker does what he does and how to take away his power. These techniques are simple to master and used constantly while training.

 PROJECTING YOUR POWER:

Learn how to effectively use posture and voice to create moments of doubt and confusion in the attackers mind giving you opportunities to escape.

 STANDING TECHNIQUES:

Dealing with being pushed or pulled, escapes from chokes and headlocks. Absorbing a strike and many more

 GROUND TECHNIQUES:

Escape from an attacker who is between your legs. Escape from an attacker who is sitting on your chest. Escape from an attacker who is holding a knife and many more.

 AND MUCH MORE:

Because self-defense is not something that can be sampled and then put away until it is needed, we are committed to nurturing the mindset of personal empowerment for women. Participants are encouraged to attend other seminars and bring a friend to empower them as well. It is about creating a bond with others and yourself, realizing that you are an amazing being, worthy of your own respect.

Learn more about the people who teach this program:  Click on a link below.

From left to right: Terry Alexander, Hardeep Mann, Lisa Marsan, Kevin Vandeyck, Patrick Eckerman.

From left to right: Terry Alexander, Hardeep Mann, Lisa Marsan, Marta Nizynska, Patrick Eckerman.

Although no program can ever guarantee that the participant will always be prepared against any attacker, the Critical Incident Avoidance Program was designed for the most important reason of all…ABUNDANT LIFE AND LIVING IT FULLY! We are all entitled to it and we should never live in fear of someone else; denying or taking it from us.

‘ACTION IS EMPOWERMENT. IT STRENGTHENS THE SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, TEACHING US THAT THE REAL BATTLE LIES WITHIN!

Do you want success and security in your life? Are you prepared to take the steps to a more secure future today? Are you ready to become someone that others can look up to as a shining example of confidence and self-esteem? If so, and you believe that opportunity knocks; then I’m standing at the door and telling you that this is an awesome opportunity for you. I’m passionate about training and empowering women to succeed…

So as you think of the adventure of success, power and new skills just waiting for you to uncover them in our Critical Incident Avoidance Program, and you contemplate the breakthroughs and joys of being truly free from insecurities and the little things that lead to critical incidents, won’t it feel great to PICK UP THE PHONE and CALL RIGHT NOW to register

416-846-9858

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