Fit4Defense works with people, young and old, who deserve to feel safe, heard and confident so they may achieve their goals and dreams.
Fit4Defense works with people, young and old, who deserve to feel safe, heard and confident, so they may achieve their goals and dreams.
Bullying hurts! It takes on many forms—physical, mental, racial, sexual, religious, ageism, to name a few—and plays out in just as many ways—fighting, mocking, insulting, excluding, threatening, inappropriate touching, and so on. It can be blatant, subtle, or hidden in the form of cyberbullying. It can happen anywhere—in schools, on the playground, in the workplace, in senior centres, and even at home. No one, it seems, is immune to bullying. And the effects can be devastating, and potentially even fatal. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, increased risk of suicidal thoughts are all possible consequences for the victim and may already exist for the bully.
Under the umbrella of Fit4Defense, PowerEd classes work to help children, youth, adults, and seniors build a sense of confidence and self-worth through a variety of lifeskills, fitness, mindfulness, exercises, discussions, and self-defense techniques. The 4 in Fit4Defense’s name represents “the Four As,” and these form the pillars of the program. Classes focus on learning to recognize what is happening around you (Attention), to trust and love yourself, while being kind and caring towards others (Awareness), to identify dangers and potential risks, and how to stay safe (Avoidance), and how to protect yourself if necessary (Action). By practicing them one can help break through fears, self-imposed limitations, and destructive habits.
Our Programs
PowerED programs are for everyone. They are far more than lessons in self-defense, assertiveness, or anti-bullying. They are life programs that help people create positive change for a greater sense of overall happiness and well-being by integrating Attention, Awareness, Avoidance, and Action into their everyday lives to decrease aggression, bullying, and harm.
