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Tim Rochford

Topics on Personal Safety, Kickboxing, & Martial Arts

Columns by Tim Rochford

• SMART & SAFE - The Proactive Personal Security Way!


• Be Proactive When It Comes to Your Personal Safety


• Why Can’t Fitness Training Also Be Self Defense Training?


• America In Defense - Can The Fitness Industry Help?


• The Fitness Industry Can Build a Stronger America


• Why Should A Fitness Facility Offer Self-defense Training?


• What Fitness Centers Should Look For In A Self Defense Program


• What Is Needed To Support A Self Defense Training Program in a Health Club


• Kick boxing Phoenix

About the Author

Tim Rochford is the owner and manager of EMPOWER Training Systems (formally the Health Kick Martial Arts & Fitness Center) in Yorkville, Illinois and holds a 4th degree Black belt in Kajukenbo Karate.

Fitness Industry Credits

• NASM certified Personal Trainer
• A.C.E. certified Personal Trainer
• NSCA certified Personal Trainer
• The Cooper Institute - Physical Fitness Specialist Certification
• The Cooper Institute - Master Physical Fitness Specialist Certification
• A.C.E. Continuing Education Specialist - National and International Presenter
• Co-Author of the A.C.E. Kickboxing Fitness Specialty Training Manual
• Developed and taught Kickboxing Fitness programs for several Chicago suburban fitness facilities.
• WITS Group Instructor and Personal Trainer training program evaluator

• Began Martial Arts training in 1978.
• Sport Karate competitor from 1979 to present.
• Amateur Chicago area Kickboxing competitor 1980's to early 1990's
• Amateur Kickboxing trainer since the mid 1980's.
• Selected to the inaugural Board of Advisors for the American Council on Martial Arts (ACMA), in 1998.
• Authored the Chapter titled "How To Teach Self Defense Safely" for the first revision of the ACMA Instructor Certification Manual published in 1998.
• Designer and instructor of Personal Safety & Awareness Training (self defense) programs for schools (Universities, High Schools, Junior High Schools), Fitness Centers/Health Clubs/Spa facilities, organizations, and corporations.
• Program presented on a national, regional, and local level.
• Corporate clients have included American Airlines, Marshall Field's

Visit the Author's website at: www.empower-usa.com

Related News:

Empower Training Systems Releases 2 Home Study Courses in Kickboxing and Self Defense

Empower Training Systems Launches Nationwide Personal Self-Defense Training