DaughterSafe™ is an empowering seminar that teaches girls and women the mental and physical techniques necessary to defend themselves. The idea for DaughterSafe was developed by an experienced martial arts instructor with advanced training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kenpo Karate, and Muay Thai. Consequently, simple and effective stand up and ground fighting techniques are taught. However, this is not just a self-defense class. Concepts such as awareness of surroundings, personal space and assertiveness are also stressed.

Since the internet has become a part of our daily lives, kids can be at risk in their own homes. Therefore, online safety is a major part of the course. We worked with both a professional counselor who specializes in sex offender treatment and an information technology expert to develop this portion of the curriculum.

Studies have proven that visual aids are a key part of the learning process. Consequently, a DaughterSafe DVD is used throughtout the course. It shows surveillence video of two different actual abductions, an internet predator public service announcement, and a video about how internet predators obtain personal information. The videos are shown at various times to reinforce the concepts that are being taught.

DaughterSafe is designed for students ages 8 and up, and each seminar is customized to the ages of the students participating. The curriculum is divided into three one-hour parts, which can be taught on separate days or togehter as part of a three-hour seminar. Students learn in a fun and interactive environment that facilitates rapid comprehension and data retention. Graduates complete the class with the mental and physical skills necessary to be safer in all aspects of their lives.