What Our Graduates Have To Say About A BRAVE Course

A BRAVE course instilled in me a lasting understanding of self worth, safety, health and economic skills skills which I still carry with me 8 years later! Helen and Patrick helped me choose a safe, healthy life over an abusive relationship and drug addiction. They also inspired me to focus on career goals and I am proud to say that I now have a bachelors degree and am looking forward to graduate school. -Scottie

Knowing Helen and Patrick and being in their classes has helped me break free of being a victim and to find strength and be in my power. -Laura

BRAVE People provided me with self defense skills that I am confident have become second nature. I know I can count on these skills if I find myself in a dangerous situation in which I need to defend myself. After my training I became very alert to potential situations that might lead to danger and I became much more confident and secure about my physical safety. I am very grateful for the training I received! -Tom

Helen and Patrick's classes changed my life and inspired me to be a better leader in my community. -Susan

Helen and Patrick are articulate, amazing teachers, with a well of information. Their classes not only teach self defense, but an abundance of other skills that you need to navigate through your daily life. They have given me the knowledge and confidence to take care of myself in the event that I am mentally or physically abused by anyone. -Robin

I am a better and stronger woman thanks to my work with Helen and Patrick, they have empowered me to realize my greatest potential. -Pearl

Helen is the most inspiring and passionate advocate for women and girls that I've ever encountered - any time with her leaves you rejuvenated and optimistic that not only is real change essential, but actually possible. My life was truly transformed by taking her classes. -Stephanie

Taking Helen and Patrick's classes was a life altering experience for me. It allowed me to cease moving through life with an unfocused sense of fear for my safety. It gave me a plan in case it became necessary to defend myself and to understand genuinely that I could. This knowledge helps me every day. -Karen

Helen is the most amazing teacher I could have ever asked for. Thanks to my time with her I cleared out so many of my dysfunctional habits and got a grip on my finances. Now I am living the best life ever. My personal understanding of myself would never have been possible without Helen. She is down to earth, gritty, honest, brilliant, experienced, loving and kind. -Allie

Taking Helen and Patrick's self-defense class changed my life, in ways small and large. I feel more confident and assured of my safety, knowing that I could protect myself if the need arose. And I trust my instincts more than I ever have before. -Rebecca

A BRAVE Course taught me how to take care of my safety, health and finances. And how to make tough choices in my life. Their courses help me make significant life changes. -Heather

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