FLAG and GOG courses are now set for two different locations and dates. Register now for women's self-defense instructor certification courses in New York ...
Now you can get both Fight Like a Girl (FLAG) and Girls on Guard (GOG) instructor certification courses on the East Coast. We've added these courses to give you more flexibility and options besides the Phoenix courses this spring.
Mar. 22 & 23 -- FLAG and GOG courses in New Paltz, New York.
June 7 & 8 -- FLAG and GOG courses in Thornwood, New York.
Each of the modules can be taken separately, but they are scheduled together to give you the ability to take two in one weekend.
All of the New York courses are taught by Steve Kardian and run $295 per module. You can get more information and register on the Rape Escape front page at www.rapeescape.com or call Steve Kardian at (914) 760-8246.
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About your Instructor: Sgt. Stephen Kardian is a Women’s safety and self-defense expert. A 28 year veteran Police Officer, he has dealt with the victim and predator more times then he cares to remember. Sgt. Kardian is a local and national investigative and media consultant.
Defend University is a research and development group dedicated to the exploration of leading edge techniques and strategies for crime prevention, self-defense, security and defensive tactics. Our New York Metro Area Campus Center is located in the Westchester County town of Thornwood, NY, roughly 1/2 hour North of New York City. Our facility is easily accessible by both major highways and rail. Please see our driving directions page for details.
Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Combat Submission Wrestling classes are held five days a week. For class times and descriptions, please visit see our online course schedule. In addition to Jiu-Jitsu, we offer a number of specialized classes. These include our Rape Escape women's self defense program and LTL (Less Than Lethal) defensive tactics for law enforcement. We also offer classes in crime prevention covering timely topics such as identity theft and credit card fraud.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. Better yet, stop in anytime for a free one-hour introductory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Combat Submission Wrestling class.