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Mon, Nov 16

SDS Level 1 in Angier, NC

Six hours of foundational personal security training: awareness, avoidance, communication, preparation and an introduction to physical response.

Vince Doxbeck gesturing as he talks a Level 1 class through a point, with students listening in the foreground

Schedule

  1. Session 1Monday, November 16, 20266 PM to 8 PM
  2. Session 2Monday, November 23, 20266 PM to 8 PM
  3. Session 3Monday, November 30, 20266 PM to 8 PM

6 hours in total, taught as 3 sessions of 2 hours.

What the class covers

  • Situational awareness
  • Avoidance strategies
  • Effective communication
  • The criminal mind
  • How to train the mind
  • Mental and physical preparation
  • Personal protection and the law
  • Introductory physical-response techniques
  • Realistic encounters and scenarios

More about SDS Level 1

What to expect

Each session mixes lecture, discussion, demonstration and physical practice, with realistic encounters. Class sizes are intentionally kept small, with a laid-back yet respectful atmosphere.

Prerequisite: none. No experience in martial arts, law enforcement or fitness is expected.

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes you can move in
  • Any questions about the places and routines in your own life

Location

Angier Chamber of CommerceAngier, NC

The venue address is confirmed with registered students.

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Your instructor

Vince Doxbeck, Founder and Lead Instructor. 25 years in law enforcement, including as a Senior Officer with the City of Raleigh Police Department, and more than 40 years of martial arts training and teaching.

Meet your instructor

Questions

How is the class scheduled?

Some classes are taught as three two-hour sessions, usually on weeknight evenings, and some Level 1 classes run as a single 6.5-hour day. Each class page lists its own dates and times. If a date conflicts, call before registering to talk it through.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in. Strata will share anything else you need to know when confirming your registration.

What if I have an injury or a medical condition?

List any relevant physical limitations on the registration form so the instructor knows in advance.

Where exactly is the class held?

Public classes are currently held at the Angier Chamber of Commerce in Angier, NC. Strata confirms the details with registered students.

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