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Touch-Me-Not (For Women Only)

 

 

Short Sword for Street Survival

 

In today's troubled world it is unrealistic as well as dangerous to assume there is any place that is completely safe and secure from acts of violence. That being the case, we must be as astute in our methods of personal protection as we are in our choice of where we reside. The sign of the times dictate that for the sake of survival we must be prepared to meet violence on its own terms. This simply means the more knowledge and experience we have in personal protection, the greater our chances of survival.

Among the many tools we have at our disposal for street survival, the most common are firearms (guns) and bladed instruments. There are a great number of people who carry one or the other and in some cases both. In most cases bladed weapons are more readily accessible than guns and allows a higher level of control in the degree of damage incurred. One of the most fascinating of all the bladed weapons is the Wakasashi or the Samurai Short Sword. For the ancient Samurai, the short sword had two important functions; engaging the enemy at close range and (when necessary) committing Seppuku (a ritualistic form of suicide).

The short sword was also a favorite tool of the shadow warrior or the infamous Ninja warrior. In reality, the Ninja favored a sword with a short blade for easy concealment, and not the beautiful long swords depicted in Ninja movies.

Now you can learn what the Ninjas knew. Grandmaster Henry Cook will share his knowledge and experience from his days of training in a real Ninja camp. In the workshop, Grandmaster Cook will cover the introduction and use of the short sword for street survival. The workshop will also cover traditional Samurai as well as Ninja techniques and methods.

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will receive a Certificate and a beautiful short sword of their own. These swords are the real thing and are razor sharp!

Touch-Me-Not, Self Defense for Women Only

    This program was designed by Kentucky's Legendary Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee, Grandmaster Henry Cook. The Women ONLY program is a must for those who need an edge in an emergency situation of self protection where conditions are less than favorable. The course will cover:

    The Touch Me Not program is not new, but much of the material has been revised and updates to accommodate today's troubled streets. This is one of the most effective self-defense programs ever devised for women.

   Grandmaster Cook will personally conduct the training. The only men allowed are those assisting Grandmaster Cook.

   What you will need to bring:

  1. You must bring or wear loose fitting clothing (no shorts).

  2. Tennis shoes only - no sandals or hard soled shoes will be allowed.

  3. An extra light weight jacket (this may be damaged so be sure it's old).

  4. 20 oz. bottle of water, a small container of dishwashing liquid, and paper towel.

  5. Notebook and pen.

   Special Notes: