What is trauma informed self defense™ ?
One of the most frequent questions we are asked it is...
“What is trauma informed self defense™ “
and
“how is your program trauma informed?”
These are fantastic questions!
Let’s start unpacking the Trauma Informed Self Defense™ system created by Shaan Saar LLC and Criminal Behavior Analyst Reneé Rose.
TISD is a trademark, evidence based system and professional licensure program created by Shaan Saar LLC.
The program is made up our 4-step systematic approach to self defense, is taught by credentialed educators with a minimum of 8-years in defensive tactics training and graduate level and above education.
Trauma informed self defense™ by Shaan Saar LLC and Shaan Saar Krav Maga is inclusive of 6-principles:
1. Being mindful of physical and social emotional safety
The catch phrase trauma informed has become widely popularized and just because someone has a therapist or social worker attending a self defense event does not make the program trauma informed.
Oversight is crucial but providing a comprehensive, evidence-based methodology and protocols for managing emotional safety of those individuals working through a healing journey is deeper than that.
2. Being trustworthy, ethical, and transparent
Yes, we're heard the horror stories too and it's natural to be concerned about the environment where you will be learning to protect yourself. Being a survivor can feel vulnerable and Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando is proud to have board certified educators teaching self defense classes for women and women's self defense concepts.
Our instructors are vetted with background checks and we would never employ and individual who has been charged with domestic violence or other violent crimes against women. It should be a no brainer, but the self defense and martial arts industry has no requirements for licensure, education, or background checks.
Instructors credentials vary from martial arts facility to facility, but not every black belt makes a good educator anymore than any practitioner of profession is qualified to educate others. Shaan Saar Krav Maga and the Shaan Saar Group educators go through a rigorous hiring process, are lifelong learners, and undergo professional evaluations in order to continue teaching.
Unlike traditional martial arts, we go above and beyond and are committed to our family legacy of professional protection, ethics, transparency, and tikkun olam.
3. Includes peer support
Being part of a positive, supportive community of peers can be difficult to find.
Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando facilitates connection and friendship among students to reinforce learning, support, and social emotional well-being. Our women's self defense classes are small groups supportive of all skill levels designed for the benefit of those individuals who have experienced violence and are actively working on healing.
If you have loved ones or clients who have experienced violence and are looking for an self defense classes Orlando to feel safe, empowered, and learn practical skills of self defense, personal boundaries, and advocacy with a supportive community and private online community please reach out to our program director.
4. Incorporate collaboration and mutuality to meet students where they are
In such a physical environment as self defense classes where full contact among students is not uncommon cultivating positive relationships, communication and respect are necessary.
Treating others with respect and dignity both inside and outside of the learning environment in a value we will never compromise.
5. Empowers every students voice, choice, and autonomy
Choosing to defend yourself, tools for personal safety, and using whatever resources available to do so is a deeply personal choice.
We understand that there is not one technique or class that will suit every individual, especially trauma survivors. So options, with the opportunity to grow, make the Trauma Informed Self Defense™ system an especially consequential program for those embarking on a healing journey.
Building relationships where your voice is valued is an essential part of establishing and regaining autonomy.
Unlike traditional martial arts systems and facilities where blind loyalty is demanded throughout the participants Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando and the Trauma Informed Self Defense™ incorporates a variety of modalities for safety and encourages exploration of complimentary methods of trauma healing.
6. Understands and is mindful of cultural, historical, and gender issues which impact the students learning and processing abilities
Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando sees value in creating women centered spaces for female survivors of trauma, especially in practical self defense classes where ground work is incorporated in an especially vulnerable position.
Unlike a Brazilian Jui Jitsu class where self defense techniques take place only the ground, our Trauma Informed Self Defense™ class incorporates a variety of protection concepts which students will learn through our trademarked trauma informed methodology.
Shaan Saar Krav Maga instructors respect body autonomy, acknowledge gender bias in personal safety, and work to understand and become educated in cultural and historical influences which can impact ones perception of and level of safety.
The program and research Trauma Informed Self Defense is built on has been presented in a variety of academic and clinical forums. Shaan Saar offers a variety of learning formats, for small to large groups through violence prevention seminars, hybrid models for in-person and digital learning, digital courses through Patreon, and in-person workshops, retreats, and consults at our private Seminole County indoor / outdoor facility. Learn more about out program online or call for more information.
For the best in self defense classes Orlando and women's self defense classes
Shaan Saar Krav Maga self defense classes Orlando offers a supportive place for men and women of all ages to hone self defense skills, awareness, and stress inoculation training for personal safety.
For more on stress inoculation training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, other martial arts, and Krav Maga in relation to Stress Inoculation Training read our blog piece by Shaan Saar Krav Maga defensive tactics instructor and Criminal Behavior Analyst, Reneé Rose.
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Interested in an abbreviated course? Curious about where to find women's self defense classes? Want to learn about the benefits of Trauma Informed Self defense™, attend a semi-private University Violence Prevention class, or train on a regular basis in Orlando, Florida?
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