College Safety Course

Woodall’s Self-Defense holds the College Safety Course for the public once a year in summer. Please see our CALENDAR for the next date, or to register. You may also call to request a class for a minimum of eight students. Schools and teams should call for team event pricing available throughout the year.

A dynamic training course for women who want to enter college with the confidence to handle more than just their midterms.

This 6-hour training course is indispensable for young women heading off into the adult world. Participants will leave with a packet of valuable information and suggestions for follow-up. The class is divided into two sections with a brief intermission for lunch (pizza lunch with soda is provided, or you may bring your own):

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (1.5 hrs.)

Dating Violence Red Flags, Date Rape, Date Rape Drugs
Stalking Domestic vs. Stranger, Characteristics of, Methods, Risk Factors, Response to
Dorms & Fraternities Learn what no one tells you about Frats and Dorm Life
Abduction Avoidance, Escape, Discussion of Current Events
Threat Assessment Discussion, Handout, and Resources
Intuition
Victim Language

PHYSICAL TRAINING (4 hrs.)

Stance and Balance Practical, common sense preparation
Blocks Defend yourself against being hit
Strikes Use your entire body as a weapon
Vehicle Assault What to do if you are being forced into a vehicle
Techniques Defend against common attacks and strike back to escape
Ground / Floor Use your core strengths to fight off any size attacker from the ground, floor, couch
Discouragement The difference between a pushy date and a violent one – you can deal with both!
And…
Drills You’ve learned it, you’ve practiced it – now can you respond under pressure?

Information

Who Should Attend: Though the presentation part of the course is designed to specifically address safety issues of dorm and college campus life, it is valuable to ANY woman age 13+, including those travelling for summer or who are still in high school.

To Register: Call 208.416.7019 or use ConradWoodall@yahoo.com

To Request a Class: Yes, you can request your own class if you have a minimum guaranteed amount of eight students attending!

Schools and Districts: Schools who wish to host or sponsor this course should call to discuss available space and team/group pricing.

To Watch a Class or Attend as a Parent: Parents may participate in the class at half price. You are also encouraged to watch the course and to attend the beginning presentation at no cost.

What to Wear: Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and a tie for long hair. Bring water.

Availability: The course is offered on a limited basis each spring and during summer. Classes at our location fill up at 24 students. Walk-ins are accepted if there is room available. Registration is strongly encouraged, and there is a substantial discount for prepaid registration.

Requirements: This course is for women ages 13+. There will be some offensive language and strong terms used for realistic demonstration and discussion purposes. Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing are needed. If you have a younger daughter who you think should attend, please call and we can discuss it.

Time Frame: This single day intensive course is taught from 9:00am-3:00pm, with a short lunch break from 11:30 to noon. At our location we provide a pizza lunch for attendees (no charge).

Tuition and Available Discounts

$299 Regular cost, including walk-ins if there is room available.

$249 Discounted price for pre-paid registration. Tuition must be received 8 days in advance. If this is a problem, call to discuss. Refunds are issued for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the course time. No-shows may use prepaid registration for a different course or curriculum offered.

-25% The second sibling receives a 25% discount

-50% Third (and more) siblings receive a 50% discount.

-50% Parents may participate at half price.

Free Parents may watch the course at no cost.

Contact: Conrad Woodall, 916-660-9311 or ConradWoodall@yahoo.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 2306, Post Falls, Idaho 83877 (Checks payable to Woodall’s Self Defense.)

Class Location: 9250 Cypress Street, Newcastle, CA 95658

Register / Pay: Please go to our registration page

Cancellations: Pre-payments for the College Safety Course are refundable up to 10 days before the class. After that they are non-refundable, but may be applied toward any other tuition for classes or seminars. Payments for regular seminars are fully refundable up to 3 days before the date of the seminar. Sierra College seminars have their cancellation policy online at the site where you register.

Credentials: The College Safety Course is taught by Mr. Conrad Woodall, usually assisted by instructors.

Woodall’s Self-Defense is the premier school for practical, real-world self-defense skills for children, teens, and adults. WSD is the gender & socialization education and the physical defense provider for W.E.A.V.E., Stand Up Placer, and Courage House. Mr. Woodall has appeared on TV and radio, and as a presenter to private companies, large corporations and public/private schools as a personal safety expert.

Conrad Woodall has a Master’s Degree in forensic psychology and a Bachelor’s in philosophy, is currently teaching Criminal Psychology at Heald College, is a retired officer and defense instructor from the Sacramento Police Department, and has over 20 years experience in various martial arts.