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

December 14, 2005 Yorkville, IL -- In an aggressive hostile world, we often fear for the safety and wellbeing of our mothers, our wives and our daughters. Will they one day be the victim of a physical assault? What can we do about it? Tim Rochford of Empower Training Systems has recently come out with his 3rd in a series of self defense home study courses.

Rochford's 20+ years in the business originally started as a martial arts competitor and instructor, he has achieved a 4th degree black belt in Kajukenbo, a type of karate that was developed purely with street self defense in mind. So, it's a perfect background by which to develop a series of self defense courses.

He has been hired by top corporations such as American Airlines, Target and Marshall Fields to train their employees on how to avert, but if attacked, how to protect themselves from physical hostility.

" … I created this course to give personal trainers and group fitness Instructors the opportunity to learn how to teach basic level self defense…"

-- Tim Rochford, Founder of Empower Training Systems

If you’re worried about getting into altercations because you feel you can defend yourself, you need not be. Rochford’s philosophy is one of confrontation avoidance. Only as a totally last resort are his pupils taught to use physical force. In a post 9/11 world, we could all use a good dose of preparedness.

A New Comprehensive Kickboxing Home Study Course

In addition to self defense, Rochford has a leading edge kickboxing course whereby fitness instructors can be certified at home at their own pace.

Although the course is available to the public at large, it was really developed for fitness trainers. According to Rochford, "Fitness people really are not being pursued to offer self defense training right now but I think they should and that's why I created this course to give personal trainers and group fitness Instructors the opportunity to learn how to teach basic level self defense. Now here's a resource for instructors to gain additional skills, knowledge, etc. Now they can offer more diverse services. It's one way for a trainer to separate herself from other trainers."

Tim Rochford's student demonstrates a defensive move against an attacker. His latest course teaches students how not to be victims of physical assault.

America in Defense – Can the Fitness Industry Help?

PPS Self Defense Training Program Phase 3

This is the much-anticipated progression course to PPS Phases 1 and 2. Specifically, Phase 3 covers self defense against weapon attacks. The complete Proactive Personal Security Self Defense program focuses on developing an individual’s mental, emotional, environmental and physical awareness along with teaching simple, realistic, and effective self defense strategies and techniques.

These courses are beneficial to both those who wish to better protect themselves and to those who train the general population -- personal trainers, physical education teachers, law enforcement and military personnel, and even martial artists. Both ACE and the Cooper Institute award 1.3 CECs for the completion of the Phase 3 course. Phases 1 and 2 are each worth .8 CECs for ACE and The Cooper Institute.

Martial Fitness Kickboxing – Instructor Training

This course provides group exercise instructors and personal trainers with a very comprehensive training course for kickboxing fitness in the industry. It is beneficial to novices through seasoned kickbox instructors, with a focus on safe, effective and motivation kickboxing fitness training methods and theory. ACE awards 2.2 CECs for the completion of this course.

About Empower Training Systems

Empower Training Systems founded in 1989 by Tim Rochford, is a national training and certification company focusing on the disciplines of personal safety/self-defense, martial arts and kickboxing fitness. The company develops workshops, seminars, training manuals and videos to train fitness instructors, personal trainers, P.E. teachers, martial artists, etc.

Tim derives great joy and personal satisfaction from the successes of his clients. Through his internationally-conducted kickboxing fitness workshops and his extremely successful local martial arts programs for participants aged five through adult, Tim helps his students reap great physical and psychological benefits. Through Tim’s multi-leveled Self Defense program, he has helped thousands gain self-confidence and master self defense techniques. His Self Defense participants run the gamut from employees of international airlines to high school students, from major corporations to universities, and from realtor and police groups to athletic clubs. For additional information about these courses visit: www.empower-usa.com.

Source: Empower Training Systems

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