C.O.V.A.R.

Defense^tm

Turn Your FEAR into Power

Some facts about C.O.V.A.R. Defense^tm
C.O.V.A.R. Defense^tm skills require minimal physical fitness and are 
beneficial to people of any size.
The course teaches students they do have choices. Truly the most 
important skill you will develop is to control your mindset. 

This is a combination you will learn of mind, body and spirit.

What other benefits will I receive?
    Many participants tell us the benefits of class go far beyond learning 
        self-defense. Our seminar attendees report:
    More Confidence dealing with other people or situations
    Increased self esteem and assertiveness
    Improved leadership skills
    Improved ability to communicate clearly and directly
    Increased problem solving skills
    Increased focus and effectiveness at work
    Calm, clear headed thinking during stress or crisis situations

Think about it. What would your life be like if you were never 
intimidated by a person or situation again? C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm
can get you there.

You can Protect Yourself!
C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm is a highly specialized self-defense program that teaches participants to successfully defend against an 
assailant of any size.

C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm is based on the idea that learning is best 
accomplished by “doing” . In all of our programs, you’ll work with a highly trained team of instructors who will create safe, yet powerful scenarios and role plays designed to help you experience the “rush” of self-defense and personal power without the danger or the consequence.

All courses are taught in teams of instructors trained in dealing with the physical and emotional process of an escalating confrontation.

You are worthy of defending
Learn simple, effective self-defense and prevention skills through 
C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm program. These are techniques any person, regardless of age or fitness level, can learn.

Practice in a safe environment. The instructor teaches and 
demonstrates all the techniques and coaches students while they 
practice. For classes involving strikes, the instructors wear 
padded armor and are trained to allow you to hit and kick with full force.

What will I learn?
C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm has developed a wide variety of progressive learning programs ranging from non-contact one-day classes on verbal skills to intense multi-week programs.

The Programs
Level-One: non-Contact, Verbal Boundaries
In this program, you will learn how to assert yourself and deal with natural excitement and fear that can cause you to “freeze-up” when faced with an aggressor. You will be lead through simple but effective drills and scenarios designed to help you overcome the uncomfortable feelings and fear that can mark you as an easy target for attack.
Understand how to use your emotions to help you become stronger and safer. Fear and anger are tremendous sources of power when used in defense.

The Level One program has no contact and is perfect introductory program.

Level Two: REDMAN DEFENSE
Students learn to deliver effective strikes and kicks to vital areas. Studies show that information learned under an adrenal stress becomes firmly rooted. Basically, what you learn under stress “sticks”. Still, this class is as enjoyable as it is effective. You will be surprised how much fun learning these techniques will be.

C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm
C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm builds on an individual's personal strength.

C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm builds on the potential that a person already has for 
self-defense. This includes the power in the legs and the ability to learn to make good choices and use effective reasoning under stress.

C.O.V.A.R. Defense ^tm provides self-defense training in a safe, 
supportive environment.

The step-by-step process of developing skills and confidence builds from class successes. By the end of the course, students have repeatedly used their skills to assess danger, set boundaries, and respond effectively to verbal and physical attacks.

With the support of other students and the instructor, each student has opportunities to practice using his or her skills, judgment, and emotions in simulated attack scenarios. Because the mock assailant wears heavily padded armor and is trained, students can deliver full force strikes and kicks.