Residential Protection Parties

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With everyone's hectic schedule there is no need to take consecutive self defenses classes each week, nor do you need to study for years to become a black belt martial artist.  Defensive Countermeasures Institute, LLC offers convenient in-home Protection Parties with safety techniques that you can easily learn and easily remember. We offer a variety of workshops so we can customize our trainings specifically to you and your guests. Train with your friends, on your schedule, in the comfort of your own home.

Courses include:

EXPRESS DEFENSE:  Learn how to avoid becoming a victim as well as quick and effective techniques to use should an attacker mess with the wrong person (you!).  A vital class for all women.
MOTHER/DAUGHTER: Bonding, memorable and fun workshop for moms and daughters to train together.
COLLEGE CO-EDS:  Personal security techniques while on campus and in adult social settings.
TOTALLY TEENS:  Geared toward tweens and teens who want more independence and parents who want more assurance that their 11-16 year old can defend herself.
TRAIN UP A CHILD:  Age appropriate training for children ages 3-10.  Great for pre-schools, scouts, birthday parties, play dates and day care centers.

Workshop FAQ:

1. What is a Protection Party?
A Protection Party is a self-defense workshop that is customized to you and held at the date, time and location of your choosing – typically in at home or backyard.  Think along the lines of a candle or kitchenware party - most protection parties consist of 5-10 friends all training, learning and laughing together. 

2. Can children attend the party?
All of our workshops are age appropriate. We respectfully request that children not attend unless you are specifically hosting a Train Up a Child event.

3. Is there a workshop fee?
Our workshops are exceptionally affordable.

4. Do I have to be in good health in order to participate?
All participation is encouraged and optional. You know best which activities you should participate in. The instructor can also offer alternative techniques that best suit your individual strengths.

5. What if I can not participate in any of the physical portions of the workshop at all? We have training that is appropriate for people aged 3-113.  Strength through knowledge is one of the best personal security techniques. There are a plethora of benefits one can glean by attending even if you can not physically participate.

6.  What types of payment do you accept? 
We accept all major credit cards via secure online payment prior to the party or cash and checks at the party.

7.  What if I'm not satisfied?
No Risk Involved, Money back guaranteed!  We’re confident you will agree that attending a Protection Party from Defensive Countermeasures Institute, LLC will be a valuable two hours containing more useful information than imagined!  If for some reason you are unsatisfied, your participation investment will be returned to you on the spot.

Get the Hostess Advantage!

Defensive Countermeasures Institute, LLC offers incentives for people who act as a Hostess for a Protection Party. Depending upon the number of guests who attend the party, the Hostess can qualify for Hostess-Only Monthly Specials on Personal Protection Items. The more friends who attend your party, the better the hostess rewards. Plus when at least 5 friends join the party, the hostess will receive her training absolutely FREE!

Lead Instructor:  Laurie Ayers

Laurie Ayers is Associate Director – Marketing & Training Development for Defensive Countermeasures Institute. Her experience with the federal government spans a 25 year time-span, 13 of which were in security related fields.

Laurie holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is the former owner and founder of LA Self Defense. As a mother to two daughters, both also martial artists, Laurie has taught martial arts to children ages four to fourteen. 
 
She is a member of AWSDA (Association of Women’s Self Defense Advancement). AWSDA is the leading educational organization dedicated to furthering women's awareness of self-defense and rape prevention. AWSDA is an international organization, which is run through an executive board with headquarters located in Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York.
 
Her academic achievements include a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration, in addition to graduate studies with Michigan State University Homeland Security certificate program. She is also a Landmark Education graduate.

Schedule a Protection Party Today!
Call: 616.240.2426
Email: info@DefensiveCountermeasures.com