About this Event
Most attacks don’t come out of nowhere. The warning signs are there. This workshop teaches you to see them.
A.L.E.R.T.™ is a 90-minute threat awareness workshop taught by Tony C, a 32-year police veteran, defensive tactics instructor and founder of Krav Maga Force. It covers the part of self-defense that happens before a fight, when you still have choices.
You’ll learn how to:
- Size up any parking lot, store, train or street in 10 seconds
- Spot the red flags and pre-attack signs most people miss
- Read body language, hands and distance
- Stop a threat with your voice and position, without a fight
- Respond if someone grabs you
- Build safety plans for your car, home, work and travel
The A.L.E.R.T.™ system: Assess the normal · Look for what’s off · Evaluate the threat · Respond early · Train it in
Included: the A.L.E.R.T.™ Student Manual to keep practicing at home.
Who it’s for: anyone who wants to feel more confident walking to their car, riding the train, or working with the public. No experience or fitness level needed. This is awareness and early response with light, safe hands-on drills. There’s no sparring.
📍 Krav Maga Force · 1043 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60607
📞 Questions? Call 773-305-7657
Street parking is available near the school: free spots on nearby side streets and paid meters on Madison. Please arrive 10 minutes early to find parking and check in.
NO REFUNDS: All sales are final. If you can’t make your scheduled date, let us know before the workshop and you can attend any other scheduled A.L.E.R.T. workshop instead. Call 773-305-7657 or reply to this email to switch dates.
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Welcome & check-in
Info: Waivers, introductions and what to expect.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
How attacks really happen
Info: How criminals pick victims and the warning signs most people miss.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
The A.L.E.R.T.™ system
Info: Assess, Look, Evaluate, Respond, Train, with the 10-second scan for any place you walk into.
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:45 PM
PM Hands-on drills
Info: Distance, the “fence,” voice commands and moving to safety, with a partner at a safe pace.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
If someone grabs you
Info: Simple, safe escapes from common grabs.
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Wrap-up & Q&A
Info: Your safety plan, student manual and next steps.
Event venue & nearby stays
Krav Maga Force, 1043 West Madison Street, Chicago, United States
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