UPCOMING WORKSHOP:

Self Defense Training

Empowering you with tools for protection & Self-Preservation

Learn our tried and true S.M.A.R.T. B.E.T. approach to increase your situational awareness and exponentially increase your personal safety

October 25 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

During this one time workshop, you will:

Crime Statistics

Self Defense and California Law

Situational Awareness

Entering & Exiting Your Office

Proper Police Notification + Ethical Obligation

Learn S.M.A.R.T. B.E.T.

When to Engage & When to Tactically Retreat

Self Defense Tools & How to Properly Use Them (OC Spray, Taser, Tactical Pen, Etc.)

Learn How to Defend or Escape From the Most Commonly Used Positions of Attack

About the Training

Our Self Defense courses are customized for marginalized populations seeking to strengthen their foundational safety in the world. We have provided training to helpers and healers (i.e. therapists, nurses, doctors, massage therapists, reiki practitioners, and similar professions) as well as young girls, teens, college age girls, LGBTQIA+ populations, older adults, and everyone has said they wished they took this course sooner.

At S.A.G.E., we believe that feeling safe in your body and in your surroundings is everyone’s birthright. We aim to specifically support and guide those who have been in marginalized populations to equip them with the tools and experience they need to face the growing challenges that arise in our society.

This course provides practical training on awareness skills, relevant self defense laws, physical skills, the use of practical self defense tools, and more. At the end of this training, you will feel more confident and rightfully empowered, allowing you to live life with less fear and limitations. The goal of this course is to teach confidence in safety skills.

Class Details

Course is 7.5 hours (30 min lunch break), in-person group classes

Location: 2050 N Tustin Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705

Cost: $199 (Group & Student Discounts Available, inquire at [email protected])

Time to practice your new skills

A “Certificate of Completion” for Self Defense Training

*Private Trainings & Presentations: Joseph Celis is also available for private trainings for your group practice, medical staff, college cohort, school classroom, Girl Scout Troop, or any marginalized group.

For more information on private trainings & presentations, please email us [email protected]

What They're saying about

S.A.G.E

I Was Blown Away!

"I just took the Self Defense for Clinical Therapists Level 1 training and was blown away. Joseph's knowledge, expertise, and training provided me with a great foundation on how to stay safe and protect myself as a therapist, as well as just out in the community. I feel more prepared and empowered as a result of this class. I highly recommend Joseph and the S.A.G.E. Center for services. I am looking forward to continuing my training in Advanced Skills. Thank you!!!!"

-Melissa F.

Was I in for a surprise!

"Wow! I learned so much from Joseph in his self defense class that I feel like one empowered senior. Unfortunately for him, we had to give him a time constraint to work with since he came to my women's group. I thought I was going to be sitting through a boring lecture or participating in activities that I would not be able to perform on my own or even remember. Was I in for a surprise! He was articulate, aware of who his audience was, and adapted to our needs. While I was learning I actually was having fun. He was not intimidating and I felt so comfortable being able to ask so many questions. I seriously could go on and on. The tools he suggested we use were right on and easy to use and acquire. I would encourage any senior or younger to take his class to feel empowered and to learn to be safe."

-Dolores B.

Address:

2050 N. Tustin Ave,

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Call (714) 391-3853

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