i-STRIKE stands for I am Self-confident, Tough, Resourceful, Intuitive, Kind and Extraordinary. In a world that is often cruel and negative we often find ourselves sucked into that darkness and forgetting that we are all those things listed above and so much more. Often times in teaching self defense classes, especially to women I have to remind them that they are worth saving and protecting thems
elves. That's why in my classes I not just teach the techniques needed to defend one's self but also increase their self confidence and worth so they remember who they are fighting for. You can have all the skills but need the drive and willingness too. So these classes are specifically designed to teach either kids, women, men or combination to address how each group is attacked and what are the best, most effective and safest techniques in different situations. Kids are attacked differently than men and women and women are attacked differently than men and kids. This class is taught by Master Kellie Thomas a 5th degree black belt and owner of TaeKwon Do KICKS. She is assisted by one of her adult male students, who wears a fully padded suit that allows the students to practice the techniques full force which allows us to add more realism to the class. These classes are offered periodically throughout Addison County but can also be set up as private workshops for your business, school, family, etc. Think Team Building exercise for your business or School fundraiser (I will work with you) or Bachelorette party. I often think of this Winnie the Pooh quote when teaching this class "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you know". Something important to remember always.