Is this you?

Who Are Joanne Factor's Clients

I offer self-defense training and consulting for women of all ages and backgrounds.

Most clients and students are between the ages of 25-55, but I've worked with girls as young as 5 and women in their 70s. I am always happy to work with women who have unique personal, physical and professional needs. 

Most clients are strong, confident women who want to gain power in all areas of their lives. They believe in strategic living -- making choices to achieve their goals and enjoy everything they have.

Some are recovering from traumatic experiences. Others feel victimized in some part of their lives. Others anticipate unknown higher risk, such as traveling to remote regions.

But the vast majority want to develop skills for personal growth and empowerment. They want to defend themselves against attack and they are committed to a life of nonviolence in their communities. They want to be active and enjoy all the good things in life without feeling they have to become suspicious and distrustful of everyone.

The one question most clients have in common is, "Can I stand up to a physical threat and still be a friendly, helpful, effective person?"

Can you relate to any of these scenarios:

  “My friend was just assaulted and now I realize it could happen to me.”

   "I’m traveling abroad to teach English and I'd like some skills, just in case."

   "I have to come home from work late at night and I don’t like walking alone down a dark street."

  "My daughter is leaving for college, and I'd like her to know what to watch out for and what to do."

   "I’m moving to a new city where I don't know anyone and I'm concerned about crime."

  "My business requires me to go into people’s homes and offices alone. Often it’s just me and my client – nobody in shouting distance. How can I protect myself?"

  "How can I protect my children from predators and pedophiles?"

 
If  you can relate to one or more of these scenarios, you've come to the right place. 

Who is most likely to benefit from working with Joanne?

My clients and students typically share many of the following qualities.

• Eager to learn new body language and new styles of interaction with others.
  
  
• Aware of what you can and cannot accomplish through self-defense training.
  
  
• Guided by values of prevention and positive strength rather than reaction to physical challenge.
  
  
• Realize importance of combining self-defense with personal integrity.
  
  
• Committed to developing strength and personal growth throughout a lifetime.
  
  
• View self-defense as part of strategic living, not skills you use only when you find yourself in a scary confrontation.