Testimonials

As a young professional working in a city, I have, at times, found myself feeling uneasy when walking to my car at night or when I'm home alone. We've all been there, I think... those moments of slight panic at realizing how vulnerable we could be. FAST defense was the best investment I've made in terms of my safety and peace of mind. After going through the class, with the top-notch trainers and supportive environment, I discovered strengths I wasn't even aware I had within me, gained a greater awareness for how to be safe in sticky situations, and now know I can hold my own. A BIG thank you to the amazing team at FAST Defense!

-Christina Twomey, President of ChickSpeak.com

I wanted also to tell you how much I appreciate your program. I have been in the martial arts for a long time and have taught my share of self-defense classes. I know that what I have taught has always been superior to your average strip mall karate joint, but the experiences I have had with FAST defense has taken what I intellectually knew to be true about real combat and allowed me to truly experience it. Thus, my personal training and anything I show anyone else now always reflects these changes. I brag about your program all the time and I have been lobbying many of my personal training clients (some of which have taken self-defense from me as well) to attend a basics class. It has been a hard sell as of yet, I believe due to the fear factor of facing the bulletman. I explain to them that facing the bulletman will help them deal with their fear not make it worse. I have personally experienced a much more calm mind when someone recently woofed on me. I have always been physically ready to defend myself but really felt overwhelmed by the adrenal rush. This time I felt the adrenal rush but I felt calm and energized at the same time. The bad guy ran his mouth a little but quickly retreated. This stuff works!

Thanks for everything,

Craig Campbell

On behalf of the Park Rangers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, I wanted to congratulate you on the outstanding self-defense training program you developed. As you know, we recently worked with Jennifer Levi and several of your graduates in the Baltimore area to train our Rangers in safety awareness, personal safety and self-defense. The FAST Self-Defense training proved to be a very positive experience for our staff. The training not only taught our employees sound self-defense techniques and skills, but it improved their self-confidence and rounded their maturity. The experience became a sound team-building exercise for them while enhancing their assertive conflict-resolution skills. Many Rangers are requesting additional training and in-service refresher training each year. I will be working with Jennifer to create a comprehensive self-defense training outline for our staff. If it would be useful I will be happy to share it with you.

Thanks again for all of the energy and effort you invested in FAST Defense. It was exactly what our staff needed.

DGD
Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Trails

Just wanted to drop you a line and say again how much I enjoyed the basics class. I 've spent over 15 years in the marital arts and that was the first time I felt like I could ever blast on someone for real. It opens your eyes, about 98% of the moves I've learned I don't even need! The value of the basics shine even brighter now. I am practicing my headbutts, slaps, palm heels, elbows, shutos, knees and eye strikes with renewed interest. I look forward to taking the rest of the classes in the program!

Thanks so much for the wonderful FAST class that you and James and Bob and Sean and Tony and Cathi put on for us this weekend. Please pass my deepest appreciations to them all. It was a wonderful experience that I really enjoyed. I also want to say that I enjoyed you as people, beyond the FAST instruction. Thanks again for the wonderful afternoon of FAST, and I hope to work again with you guys soon.

Taking this course was far more than time well spent. I not only learned how not to be a victim, but I also walked away with much more confidence in myself. My interactions with both the instructors and the other participants really facilitates that feeling of accomplishment. The course design definitely sets you up for success

Everyone thought the class was great. You and your staff were top notch and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your time and hard work.