How
I Work
You become empowered--or more so--to defend yourself with integrity (and to create environments where you feel strong and powerful).
Since 1994 I've been working with women from a variety of backgrounds, creating power through self-defense strategies. My Factor System is guided by several principles.
Self-Defense Education - My business and my passion are about educating women to deal with scary, threatening and difficult situations. I offer classes, one-to-one coaching and many free services available online. I work within your budget and your time frame.
Empowerment - Self-defense of course offers guidelines for confronting situations you hope never to see. But even if you never face a physical test, you will most likely feel stronger in all parts of your life. Dealing with challenges on the job, in your home and in your social life will feel easier and more comfortable.
No magic bullet - Both physical and mental self-defense strategies demand work and commitment. Some exercises will take you (gently) out of your comfort zone.
Thoughtful insights, not a recipe - No cookie cutter solutions. I create my own programs. I continually update classes and consulting based on what I learn through my ongoing education and my professional organizations.
Emphasis on mind, voice and body language - You'll learn physical techniques, but your real strength comes from how you think, talk and carry yourself every day.
Fine-tuned expectations - We live in the real world where we cannot predict outcomes with 100% (or even 90%) accuracy. Training will reduce the odds that you will be harmed in certain types of situations. Often the confidence you project will create an invisible barrier. But nothing can be guaranteed.
Focus on avoiding conflict before it happens - The goal of my programs is to keep you safe by avoiding physical and emotional threats. It is always better to walk away before you have to.
Accessibility to all - Every woman deserves to learn these empowering principles. I work with women of all ages and backgrounds, including women with unique physical and emotional needs, in collaboration with licensed professionals.
Based on Experience - My workshops, products and services have been tested by my experience, working with hundreds of clients and students. We deal with the real world, not theory.
Strategic Living - Self defense is part of an overall strategy for living safely, happily and well. It's a positive rather than a negative.
To learn how my classes and workshops have affected the lives of real women, click here.
You become empowered--or more so--to defend yourself with integrity (and to create environments where you feel strong and powerful).
Since 1994 I've been working with women from a variety of backgrounds, creating power through self-defense strategies. My Factor System is guided by several principles.
Self-Defense Education - My business and my passion are about educating women to deal with scary, threatening and difficult situations. I offer classes, one-to-one coaching and many free services available online. I work within your budget and your time frame.
Empowerment - Self-defense of course offers guidelines for confronting situations you hope never to see. But even if you never face a physical test, you will most likely feel stronger in all parts of your life. Dealing with challenges on the job, in your home and in your social life will feel easier and more comfortable.
No magic bullet - Both physical and mental self-defense strategies demand work and commitment. Some exercises will take you (gently) out of your comfort zone.
Thoughtful insights, not a recipe - No cookie cutter solutions. I create my own programs. I continually update classes and consulting based on what I learn through my ongoing education and my professional organizations.
Emphasis on mind, voice and body language - You'll learn physical techniques, but your real strength comes from how you think, talk and carry yourself every day.
Fine-tuned expectations - We live in the real world where we cannot predict outcomes with 100% (or even 90%) accuracy. Training will reduce the odds that you will be harmed in certain types of situations. Often the confidence you project will create an invisible barrier. But nothing can be guaranteed.
Focus on avoiding conflict before it happens - The goal of my programs is to keep you safe by avoiding physical and emotional threats. It is always better to walk away before you have to.
Accessibility to all - Every woman deserves to learn these empowering principles. I work with women of all ages and backgrounds, including women with unique physical and emotional needs, in collaboration with licensed professionals.
Based on Experience - My workshops, products and services have been tested by my experience, working with hundreds of clients and students. We deal with the real world, not theory.
Strategic Living - Self defense is part of an overall strategy for living safely, happily and well. It's a positive rather than a negative.
To learn how my classes and workshops have affected the lives of real women, click here.