W.A.S.P. is full right now but we are now registering new students for our Late March or early April program...........................please contact Johanne for details and to be put on our waiting list.......

We start WASP with an aerobic warm-up, everything from jumping jacks to punching focus mitts or wave bags. From there we move into a light stretch. Each class usually focuses on two escape methods with lectures on awareness and key concepts of self-defense. Techniques are not complicated martial arts techniques but rather easy to remember and easy to execute gross motor movements that are 90% reliable. During class you may also be taught and practice the art of creating impact to develop the "sting" of your personal self-defense methods. Assertiveness training is also an important aspect of WASP. During class you will be expected to work alone, with partners and in groups so bring a friend and have some fun.

Classes are divided into 10 week terms and we train for an hour and a half every Monday night:

Starting: Monday late March or early April, 2008 - Date to be announced

Although the term will end, classes never stop but continue. Obviously the more terms a woman participates in, the better and more proficient she will become in the techniques, increasing the power of her impact and increase her retention and knowledge of the core concepts of self-defense.

"Each term I will be providing new and additional techniques and scenarios. Returning women will be presented with more challenges and deal with weapons defense while re-enforcing what they have all ready learned." Johanne Connolly

What to Wear

Women should wear comfortable workout clothing like sweats and a T-Shirt. WASP T-shirts will be available for purchase. Please, no belly shirts, short shorts, or spaghetti strap shirts. Students will be asked to remove all jewelry and watches.

Ranking System

This is not a martial arts class but a survival and self-defense system for women. There is no testing, or judgments. Women progress at their own level and at their own pace and will receive a certificate upon completion of a minimum of 70% attendance.