BENEFITS

The Gift of Power Foundation offers a comprehensive but basic course of self-defense instruction designated as 'Threat Level Yellow' (see www.protectingwomen.com for a complete video presentation of the entire course).

Threat Level Yellow is designed specifically for the novice. One need not be an athlete or a trained fighter in order to master the curriculum at this level. The material is simple, concise, easy to learn and, most importantly, extremely effective. In fact, all of the material has been tested and proven to work in real situations.

When combined with the prevention tips and strategies contained in the book “Making it Out Alive,” the conscientious student can and will develop the requisite level of expertise in a relatively short period of time.

As a conscientious student you will learn:

• Strategies and tips on prevention.
• How to “harden the target.”
• The importance of awareness.
• How to recognize the enemy.
• Your natural weapons and how to use them.
• Strength and effective power.
• Determination.
• The power of emotion.
• When to fight – when not to fight.
• How to overcome your fear to persevere in the face of deadly peril.
• Why you must be willing to die.
• I’m such a klutz.
• At the movies.
• Realistic goals.
• Simple but extremely effective solutions to various physical attacks.

Years of experience have proven that quality self-defense training will provide the conscientious student with a stronger body and a stronger mind. The Threat Level Yellow course of instruction will give encouragement and eliminate some of the intimidation that some people feel when considering starting a self-defense course. The students who participate in the Threat Level Yellow course of instruction will be the beneficiaries of a myriad of benefits that will not only serve them well in an assault situation but will also serve them well in their every day activities.

You will learn:

• To excel and develop personal achievements.
• To develop the power to overcome the paralysis of fear and take control in the face of deadly peril.
• To develop the power to take personal action.
• To develop the power to concentrate and focus.
• How to “harden the target” and make it more difficult to be victimized.
• How to recognize an assailant for what he is and recognize a possible confrontation for what it is.
• To know where you are and what’s going on around you at all times.
• To be aware, to pay attention to that inner voice telling you that you are in danger.
• To develop realistic and obtainable goals.
• To establish verbal and physical boundaries.
• To develop the mindset of a warrior.
• To become your own bodyguard.

Other benefits will include:

• You will develop a realistic sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Samuel Johnson said, “Self confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.” It is a curious but incontrovertible fact that when a person (any person) becomes proficient on a personal level at something that requires dedicated and sustained effort over the period of time necessary, one of the very real benefits obtained is an elevated sense of pride of achievement and a corresponding rise in their levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. More than any other, this benefit translates into every aspect of your life. This is real empowerment.
• You will upgrade your capabilities and skill levels in the areas of speed, power, coordination, timing and balance.
• Your fitness level will improve and you will become capable of performing physically at a level far above that which you are now capable.
• Best of all, ladies, if you diligently practice the moves in Threat Level Yellow on a regular, daily basis, you will eventually end up with the greatest looking butt and the most fabulous looking legs in the world.

So, stop with the apathy and the procrastination and get proactive
with your personal protection plan.

Remember: The first time you are hit, you’re a victim.
The second time, you’re a volunteer.