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Overview:

The Girls Fight Back seminar is a 90-minute, interactive program addressing women's safety and self-defense. The presentation combines cutting-edge safety training, empowerment and simple techniqes that are easy to remember. The program is delivered in a comedic fashion, using a practical and down-to-earth approach to women's safety and self-defense.

 
What kinds of crowds is the seminar suitable for?
The GFB program is ideal for high schools, colleges and the general public. We recommend the minimum age of attendees be 12 years old. All program content is modified for appropriateness to the age group and demographic, which is discussed with the event organizer in advance. The GFB program is especially effective with large crowds, so auditoriums or ballrooms work best for event venues.

What topics are covered?
The program begins with sharing the story of Shannon McNamara’s life and murder, which ultimately inspired Girls Fight Back.  Attendees  learn about the value of intuition and how to reduce the risk of being victimized. Our GFB 3-Step formula for effective self defense is explained, and then comes the fun part!  The women are then taught self-defense techniques while standing up, on the ground (if space is available) and finally improvised weapons that most women have in their purse or backpack.  We discuss violent situations that may be committed by either someone they know or a complete stranger.  The GFB program is fully interactive but teaches no-contact self-defense.  Each attendee has an “imaginary mugger” and tries out the moves in the air, as opposed to striking pads or mock assailants.  (This allows us to give the basics, but still present to large crowds in venues like auditoriums.)  Not intended to replace a smaller, more intensive self-defense class, we encourage all attendees to learn more by taking a course after seeing the GFB seminar. Attendees are provided resources to find a class in their geographic area. 

How do I book a seminar at my school, college or business?
Please click here for Booking FAQs. Rest assured, we make the entire booking process as easy and low-maintence as possible!

Where else has the Girls Fight Back seminar appeared?
Visit our Client List to see where we've been since 2001. To read feedback from past clients, check out our Testimonials.  We are very proud to say a vast majority of clients have brought the seminar multiple times. In addition to reading the Testimonials, we are happy to provide references you may call/e-mail to verify our credentials and quality presentations.

What about programs for men?
Girls Fight Back believes that men are a huge part of the SOLUTION for ending violence against women.  We are happy to provide names of individuals who specialize in speaking to young men about their role in a safe community.  We also offer a spin-off program for college students (both male & female) called Students Fight Back! Contact us for an info packet with more details about this option.