from the July, 2011 issue of Kiai!

What People are Saying about TW’s Violence Prevention Programs

Recent headlines have been focusing on blitz attacks, neighborhoods becoming divided by violence, and kids being bullied to the point of suicide. Violence is a part of our lives, but at Thousand Waves, we help people to see it doesn’t have to control their lives or be the headlines of their life. In fact, this past Spring we reached over 350 youth, teens, and adults, making a total of over 600 individuals receiving our Five Fingers of Self-Defense workshop since Jan 2011!

We think our programs are working to help people feel empowered, strong, and safe. Read for yourself what people are saying:

“I didn’t know I could be assertive. It was extremely empowering.”

“I learned how to keep my cool and to just walk away when possible.”
 
“I learned I am worth defending.”

“I learned my body is a powerful weapon.”

“I gained valuable techniques to prevent/avoid violence.”

“I learned the essential concepts of self-defense and got a chance to relate them to my personal situation.”

“I think people deserve to know how to defend themselves and how to prevent violent situations.”

“I learned how to calm myself down.”

“I feel more confident of what I’m capable of and how to be fluid in an ever changing environment.”

“It really helped me feel more in control of my safety.”

“I expected some physical techniques, but the verbal training was phenomenal!”

If you would like to explore a Violence Prevention class for yourself, your workplace or another agency you are affiliated with, please contact Kate Webster, Manager of Violence Prevention Programs, by phone at 773.472.7663 or by email at kwebster@thousandwaves.org.