Women's Self Defense!
Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense is committed to providing people with the skills they need to remain safe in today's modern world.  Since 1981, our instructors have offered complete training seminars starting with introductory 2-3 hour sessions all the way to specialized 4-6 week programs.  Our scheduled sessions at the Dallas Headquarters School are in January and just before school ends in May of each year.  In addition, we have other opportunities for training (some free of charge) that come up during the year in conjunction with private groups and these are frequently open to the public.  Further dates and information is available through our newsletter, for which you can sign up below.

Download the Women's Self Defense general information brochure here

The next session is scheduled for:

• Thursday, November 11th, 2010 from 6-9 pm. 
  Hosted by "The Academy for lifelong Learning" in Highland Park, at Hyer Elementary.
  To register for this class call: 214-780-3380.

If you would like to be kept up to date on new additions to the Women's Self Defense seminar dates, just sign up for our newsletter below.  You will receive an update about once a month.

 

Dr Chamberlain is interviewed by Channel 33 News as part of coverage on the January 25th, 2010 attack on a lady outside Whole Foods on Preston and Forest in Dallas.  Below is a link to the news report from the January 29th, 2010 interview and broadcast.

http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-self-defense-after-attack-story,0,5342174.story

DALLAS, TX - A Dallas woman, we'll call Sue, says she never imagined her brutal brush with crime would hit home with so many women. "It is unbelievable almost as unbelievable as what happened to me", says Sue, who is still badly bruised from a parking lot attack Monday evening. The assault was captured on security video and lasted less than 20 seconds.  Follow this link for the rest of the article.

Women's Self Defense Our new DVD can also be purchased separately for $29.95 just call !
Wear loose fitting clothes like sweat pants and a T-shirt for the training.  You can also bring a pretend "attacker" with you if you wish, like a husband, brother or boyfriend at no charge (although they may ask for dinner!).

What is Self-Defense?
Self-defense is a set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully prevent, escape, resist and survive violent assaults. A good self-defense course provides psychological awareness and verbal skills, not just physical training.

Why Self-Defense Training?
Self-Defense is more than knowing how to fight back against a physical attack. Participation in self-defense classes encourages you to think in terms of options and choices, develops your awareness and assertiveness skills and provides practice for physical self-defense techniques. A good self-defense class will expand the way you think about violence prevention, help you deal with your fears and enable you to feel more empowered in your life.

How Do I Get Started?
Simple.  You have four training options:

1. Join us for one of our regularly scheduled group sessions. 
   We will post the dates of upcoming training sessions above, along with any additional classes that come up allowing open enrollment.  The program consists of a three hour intensive workshop.  The cost is $55 per participant or $75 for the family (mom, dad and kids under 18, with one DVD per family at this price).  Our Women's Self Defense training DVD is included in the tuition cost.  This is a program that all women should take and refresh on a yearly basis.  Get your training off to a good start and join us for one of these important workshops.

2. Get together a small or large group of interested people and we will set up a class for you at your own date and time!  $75/person for a group of 10-20, or $55/person for a group of 20 or more.  The program consists of a three hour intensive workshop.  Women's Self Defense programs can be completed at our facilities or onsite at yours.  Call us at 214-351-5367 for more details and scheduling. 

3. Private instruction with one of our experienced Black Belt instructors. 
   Cost is $100/hour.  2-3 hours of training is recommended, typically split up into single hour sessions. 
   Call us at 214-351-5367 for more details and scheduling.

4. If you are unable to attend one of our training workshops you can still get many of the benefits of this exciting program by purchasing a copy of our Women’s Self-Defense DVD.  This straight forward easy to follow video was filmed during one of our recent workshops and covers the 3 hour instructional program taught in our classes.  The DVD covers: awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and the physical techniques that enable someone to successfully prevent, escape, resist and survive violent assaults.

   The DVD can be purchased with a credit card over the phone for $29.95.  Just call 214-351-5367 to get your copy!  Leave a message if one of our instructors in unavailable and we will get back to you shortly. 

Click here to see the CBS 11 news segment featuring interviews with several of our female students as they demonstrate techniques on Head instructor Rollend Nery.
 

Self Defense workshop for the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Dallas
Group shot after the workshop	With Youth Director Britton Varn (baseball hat)	Escape from a front grab	Taking questions	Practicing with a partner!
TESTIMONIAL Dr. Chamberlain, Thank you for bringing your group!  Our youth loved your program; it was completely appropriate for us, and I know the youth learned a good deal (me too!).  It was exactly what we were looking for.  It's fine that you put some pics on your webpage.  We will definitely keep you in mind for other church programs!  :)  Britton

Women's Self Defense - Past training Sessions
Women's Self Defense workshops at Irving Bible Church Dr. Chamberlain along with instructors Rollend Nery and Kellyn Laurinski had the opportunity recently to work with the Alpha and Omega MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) groups at the Irving Bible Church, in Irving, Texas.  The workshops centered around self defense for women and how to protect your child in the case of a personal attack.  Questions and answers centered around what to do in cases of: grocery shopping, carjacking, home invasions, neighborhood safety and many other areas of personal and family safety.  In addition, fundamentals of defense were covered including vulnerable targets, striking methods, situational awareness, assertiveness, and predator mentality.  Physical striking skills such as kicks were covered with focus pads and basic escapes were practiced dealing with attacks from both the front and the back back. All this was covered and much more, join us for one of our programs to find answers to your questions!
Alpha M.O.P.S. Group at the Irving Bible Church, Irving, TX - Summer 2010
Omega M.O.P.S. Group at the Irving Bible Church, Irving, TX - Summer 2010
"Red Bull Girls" training session (Instructors L-R) Dr. Nick Chamberlain, Jim Webb, sensei, Jay Winborn, regional director for Red Bull, and Rollend Nery, Head Instructor.	Chamberlain Studios™ annual Women's Self Defense training session
"KPMG" training session	"KPMG Circle Event" training session
Self Defense workshop for the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Dallas	Self Defense workshop for The DaVinci School in Dallas, TX
Self defense workshop for Lori's Hospital Gift Shops	Self defense workshop for Lori's Hospital Gift Shops
Dr. Chamberlain introducing the instructors (red) and assistants( blue) to the group at the Fight Back America self defense workshop in 2002	Participants at the Fight Back America self defense workshop in 2002
Karla demonstrating a defense from a front attack at the Fight Back America seminar in 2002.  Fight Back America was started by Dr. Chamberlain in response to the attacks of 9-11-2001.   More information available here.

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Women’s Self-Defense and

How to Avoid Being the Victim of Violent Crime

1. Be Aware.  Awareness is one of the most important things in Self Defense.  By being aware of your surroundings, many threats on the streets can be avoided.  Your mind is the only weapon you will always have with you.
    

2. Avoid walking alone, or at least, walk in areas which are surrounded by other people.  Avoid walking through parks or other "shortcut" paths and driving through backstreets or alleys.
    

3. When you are approaching your car or your home, have the key in your hand ready to open the door, instead of standing there sifting through your purse for it.
    

4. Don’t hitchhike, don’t pick up hitchhikers and don’t stop to help the stranded man on the side of the road or the person asking for directions.  Call and send them the appropriate help instead.
    

5. Observe the elevator interior before entering.  Wait until the next elevator if you are uncertain of any occupant, and get out if you don’t like the looks of someone who just got in.  Skip the dark stairwell that might save you 5 minutes but get you attacked.
    

6. Lock your doors and windows at home, even when you're in the house.  Remember that you're not obligated to open the door for anyone.  If a stranger knocks on your door, you have the right to ignore them.  If a person needs help, you can place a call for them without ever opening the door.
    

7. If you feel you are being followed, drive straight to the nearest police or fire station, or open filling station.  If you are on foot, get to a place with a lot of people and call for a ride or the police.
    

8. Remember that you have the right to defend yourself.  If you are attacked you may do whatever is necessary to protect yourself, including kicking, biting, eye-gouging, or using a weapon.  That doesn't mean you have to wait helplessly to be attacked, however.  You can cross the street, run away, or face the person and say "Please stay away from me!"  Just knowing that you're aware of them will deter some attackers.  See some video clips here!
    

9. Trust your instincts.  Many women who have been raped say that they had sensed danger but dismissed it because they were afraid of being rude or embarrassed.  Remember, it's far better to be rude or embarrassed than to be raped or killed.
    

10. Take a self-defense course, get prepared, plan things out beforehand, stay strong and stay aware!

If you are unable to attend one of our training workshops you can still get many of the benefits of this exciting program by purchasing a copy of our Women’s Self-Defense DVD. 

This straight forward easy to follow video was filmed during one of our recent workshops and covers the 3 hour instructional program taught in our classes.  The DVD covers: awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully prevent, escape, resist and survive violent assaults.

The DVD can be purchased with a credit card over the phone for $29.95.  Just call 214-351-5367 to get your copy!  Leave a message if one of our instructors in unavailable and we will get back to you shortly.