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TESTIMONIALS

The best way to spread the word about our exciting and valuable program is by the testimonials of those who have attended an ABC Women's Self-Defense program. See below for comments from actual attendees.

"USEFUL AT ANY AGE..."

"I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and thank everyone who taught and arranged this course. I went into it with reserved expectations. To say that I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. The content, with its common sense approach, is useful at any age and in any situation.

The staff was numerous and extremely helpful. The professionalism was apparent. The way everything was set up was extremely condusive to a good learning experience.

I am usually hesitant to try and fail publicly, but the spirit of helpfulness encouraged me to try things that I would never have ordinarily attempted with others watching me. I appreciate the entire experience and encourage others to do this also! Thank you!" - Jeanette S.

"I NOW FEEL EQUIPPED TO DEFEND MYSELF!"

"This is fantastic! This class was amazing! I found it so valuable, and fun too! Thank you to you and your patient team!" - Thanks, Deb M.

"I attended the ABC Self-Defense class after work last night. It was excellent, fun, and worthy of every person to seriously give thought to attending this program! I found it to be informative, instructional, valuable, and a lot of FUN! I now feel equipped with intelligent, basic, do-able skils to defend myself. I did not have these skills before I attended this class. Now I do!

Thanks to John, his program, and his colleagues!" - Janice S.

"I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR CLASS!"

"I took your class on Friday and can't believe how incredible it was! I really went into the class thinking it was going to be informational but not practical; boy, was I wrong! I was so impressed with your staff and how much information was disseminated. It is useful, practical, and easy to do!

The most amazing thing was flipping Dan off me while I was on the floor! I didnt think I could do it, but I DID! Thanks again to you and your staff. who did take a few hits from the ladies! - Thanks a lot!- Lisa B.

I really enjoyed your class and learned a great deal! I would (and will) recommend it to my family friends, and coworkers. Keep up the good work!" - Thank you, Kelly R.

"WHAT A GREAT WORKOUT!"

"You really ought to advertise this class as a women's self-defense workout class! I gave it 110% and I'm still sore! It was a darn good workout! And, educational I might add. Did I mention fun?" - Cara D.

"I've been to a hundred of these types of classes as part of my job, and this is the FIRST time I've ever seen real, practical self-defense being taught! GREAT JOB!" - Taryn F.

"OMG! It was GREAT! Can't wait for the next class!" - Kim D.

“It was GREAT! We all loved it!” – Colleen M

"THIS CLASS WAS BEYOND AWESOME!"

"This class was BEYOND AWESOME! It was exceptional! I learned very important life skills that I will carry with me from now on. Thanks so much for having this class!" - Camille S.

"Just a HOORAY for the class! I had a blast and what I learned there I truly believe I could use in real life if I had to. In fact, I want to go again!!! Just to experience John's way of teaching the class! I would recommend everyone go to this class!" - Stacey C.

"I really liked the self-defense class last night! It was AWESOME! And the instructors were great! Thanks!" - Dawn L.

"THE CLASS WAS AMAZING!"

“This is fantastic! The class was amazing. I found it so valuable and fun too. Thank you to you and your patient team for a great night.”- Deb M

"John, I want to thank you and your team of instructors for taking the time out of your busy schedules to teach us some self-defense techniques. I certainly feel like I learned a lot last night about this very important topic. Thanks!”- Cindy C

“Every woman should take this course! It doesn’t matter how strong or weak or big or small you are, you will learn the techniques and confidence you need to save your life!”- Lisa E

"IT IS AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN LEARN IN JUST 3 HOURS!"

“It is amazing how much you can learn in just 3 hours. I really got an amazing amount of both info and practical techniques. Thank you ABC!!!" -Rachelle G

“Great class, extremely informative and a good time. I think this class should be mandatory for all high school girls. Instructors were very knowledgeable and kept it serious yet light and fun.”- Shannon P

“Amazing, valuable class! Learned so much I highly recommend it to anyone out there!! Team is amazing and very knowledgable; I can’t wait to take the next level already!”- Laura C

"WENT WITH MY MOM AS I'M HEADED TO COLLEGE IN THE FALL."

"Went with my mom as I am headed to college in the fall! Incredibly informative class with lots of hands on activities! Would recommend to anyone!”- Kaitlyn M

“I learned so much in this class. The tools John taught make sense and are easy to learn. I’ll be back!-

Kim W

“Took my two girls and it was awesome!! I recommend this class to any women and their mothers, sisters, daughters!! So many good tools!!”- Christine S“It is amazing how much you can learn in just 3 hours. I really got an amazing amount of both info and practical techniques. Thank you ABC!!!" -Rachelle G

"WE ALL THINK IT WON'T HAPPEN TO US..."

“Yesterday after work I took the self-defense class sponsored by John Borter, a self-defense expert. He brought a team to our workplace and 12 of us took the class. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I am very glad that I went. The class helped me to rethink how aware I am (or not) and how tolerant I should be of strangers in my space (way less than I am). It provided me with some moves to stay safe, fight back and get away that I think anyone — any woman — could learn and execute. We all think it won’t happen to us, but the statistic that John provided was that 1 out of 3 women will be stalked/accosted/attacked. That is pretty sobering. Don’t think that you know enough or that you couldn’t do anything to defend yourself any way. Learn how to fight back and get away – it doesn’t matter whether you are small or big, strong or not, in shape or a couch potato – I would encourage each and every one of you to be sure to sign up for this course.”- Dawn J

"THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

“Thank you so much for Saturday! It was an amazing class. The content and hands on practice was so valuable. You broke it down so simply, provided us with statistics, kept it real and honest, and fun! Your staff was amazing as well! I especially liked that Trish was able to keep it relatable and honest. Women relate more to women obviously so I was glad that she was a part of it! I practiced some of the stuff on my husband and he was impressed and that says a lot coming from a Type A guy who thinks he knows everything! I definitely want to set up another Level 1 for the Fall and I will get together a group for Level 2 maybe in June?”- Jenny W

“I attended with my 11 year old daughter. It was an excellent class. I wish the school district would provide this class to its students in health class. Every one can benefit from it.”- Gloria S

“Such an amazing class and so much fun!”- Jessica D

"WE FEEL EMPOWERED!"

"Thanks John, fabulous class!!!! I would be interested in taking it again and have already recommended the class to a couple of my girlfriends. They are also very interested (although one is about to give birth to twins – so it may be several months for her)." – Lori S

“I just wanted to let you know everyone here LOVED the class. Many are thinking about getting friends together and taking the class. Word of mouth is the best advertisement.”- Lisa B

“Again, the ladies LOVED the class and all the instructors. We have a happy bunch here who feel empowered and in control thanks to you all.” – Lisa B

"I WOULD LIKE MY DAUGHTER TO TAKE THIS CLASS!!"

Thanks for the lessons. It was great! Informative and fun. I look forward to taking another class. I would like for my daughter to take a class!”- Colleen W

“The class was great. Fun, safe and I learned a lot!" – Kimberly G

“Thank you! I learned a lot and had so much fun! I would definitely be interested in taking another class and also learning more in-depth training.”- Veronica M

“AWESOME!” – Jen D

"EMPOWERING WOMEN OF ALL AGES!"

“John, Thank you for a GREAT class and I am looking forward to working with you again soon!” – Tammy S

“This was an amazing class, I can’t wait to take the next two classes! Definitely worth it, every woman should give it a try!”- Jennifer L.

“A great night of self defense and fun! Thank you!”- Wendy D

“Such a great class!! Informative and empowering!"- April M

“Helping to empower women of all ages!"- Jill B

"THANK YOU!"

“Thank you for providing this service! This was a great class and I learned so much.” – Stephanie O

“This is the great class that everyone should take. They will teach you the most simple yet effective techniques that could possibly save your life. Best 3 hours I've spent in a long time! Thank you so much!”- Tracey M

“I attended with my 11 year old daughter. It was an excellent class. I wish the school district would provide this class to it's students in health class. Every one can benefit from it.!”- Gloria S

"TOOK MY TWO GIRLS- AND IT WAS AWESOME!"

“Took my two girls and it was awesome!! I recommend this class to any women and their mothers, sisters, daughters!! So many good tools!” – Christine S

“Every woman should take this course! It doesn't matter how strong or weak or big or small you are, you will learn the techniques and confidence you need to save your life!”- Lisa E

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