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Tom Harris has over 40 years of Martial Arts, Personal Safety, and Physical Fitness experience. He has advanced Black Belt ranks in Hawaii Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo, Yoshitsune Combat JuJitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido. He had extensive training in Iaido/Iai-Jitsu, Yoshitsune and Hakkoryu Jujitsu. Tom Harris was recognized as an “Outstanding Kenpo Instructor of the Year” for 2 consecutive years by the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was inducted into 22 Martial Arts Halls of Fame. Tom Harris was featured on the Fox Channel 5 Special News Report on “Street Crime & Self-Defense,” and was featured on Cablevision’s “Hear Me Out” TV program promoting our Anti-Bullying program. He appeared in Karate International, Black Belt, Action Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do Times, and Combat Warrior E Magazines. In 2004, Tom Harris joined the New Jersey Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help raise funds for the treatment and the future cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, and other blood cancers. Tom Harris is the Regional Coordinator and Instructor of the Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA) Crusade Against Crime and the Streetwise Safety program for Women and Children®. Tom Harris is the Head Instructor of the Ohana Self Defense Academy LLC; which is part of the Crossroads Community Ministries Inc. located in Paterson, New Jersey. Tom Harris and his experienced Black Belt team teach Martial Arts, Physical Fitness, and Personal Safety for children and adults. Tom Harris conducts Self-Defense and Personal Safety training seminars for community organizations across the United States. He conducts educational workshops for young people in the community concerning the dangers of gang violence, substance abuse, teen sex, and child abuse. P.O. Box 525 Midland Park, NJ 07432 (201) 314-0482 E-mail: [email protected] www.ohanaselfdefense.com www.fumaonline.com ® Today more than ever before it is essential for women and children to be aware and utilize basic Self-Protection techniques. Our community based proactive Self-Defense & Personal Safety program is designed to keep you and your family safe. This effective safety program deals directly with confrontation issues, communication and avoidance techniques, and the utilization of defensive survival skills. Our program is practical and reality based. The subject matter is taught with a "hands on" approach and covers topics such as: (1) learning about the psychology of fear and how to overcome it; (2) developing skills to manage and escape from single and multiple attackers; (3) learning personal and family safety tips; (4) learning awareness skills such as visual, auditory, and body language; (5) as a last resort, learn and apply practical Self-Protection techniques you can use at home, on the street, and in the workplace. Master Tom Harris ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Don’t Be A Victim! Call now to Register! Personal Safety & Self-Defense Seminars Available! Personal Safety Books & DVD’s Available!

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Page 1: AbouT THe InsTrucTorohanaselfdefense.com/docs/streetwise_brochure.pdf · 2013. 1. 4. · Kwon Do, and Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido. He had extensive training in Iaido/Iai-Jitsu, Yoshitsune

Tom Harris has over 40 years of Martial Arts, Personal Safety, and Physical Fitness experience. He has advanced Black Belt ranks in Hawaii Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo, Yoshitsune Combat JuJitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido. He had extensive training in Iaido/Iai-Jitsu, Yoshitsune and Hakkoryu Jujitsu. Tom Harris was recognized as an “Outstanding Kenpo Instructor of the Year” for 2 consecutive years by the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was inducted into 22 Martial Arts Halls of Fame. Tom Harris was featured on the Fox Channel 5 Special News Report on “Street Crime & Self-Defense,” and was featured on Cablevision’s “Hear Me Out” TV program promoting our Anti-Bullying program. He appeared in Karate International, Black Belt, Action Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do Times, and Combat Warrior E Magazines.

In 2004, Tom Harris joined the New Jersey Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help raise funds for the treatment and the future cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, and other blood cancers. Tom Harris is the Regional Coordinator and Instructor of the Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA) Crusade Against Crime and the Streetwise Safety program for Women and Children®.

Tom Harris is the Head Instructor of the Ohana Self Defense Academy LLC; which is part of the Crossroads Community Ministries Inc. located in Paterson, New Jersey. Tom Harris and his experienced Black Belt team teach Martial Arts, Physical Fitness, and Personal Safety for children and adults. Tom Harris conducts Self-Defense and Personal Safety training seminars for community organizations across the United States. He conducts educational workshops for young people in the community concerning the dangers of gang violence, substance abuse, teen sex, and child abuse.

P.O. Box 525Midland Park, NJ 07432

(201) 314-0482

E-mail: [email protected]

www.fumaonline.com

®

Today more than ever before it is essential for women and children to be aware and utilize basic Self-Protection techniques. Our community based proactive Self-Defense & Personal Safety program is designed to keep you and your family safe. This effective safety program deals directly with confrontation issues, communication and avoidance techniques, and the utilization of defensive survival skills. Our program is practical and reality based. The subject matter is taught with a "hands on" approach and covers topics such as: (1) learning about the psychology of fear and how to overcome it; (2) developing skills to manage and escape from single and multiple attackers; (3) learning personal and family safety tips; (4) learning awareness skills such as visual, auditory, and body language; (5) as a last resort, learn and apply practical Self-Protection techniques you can use at home, on the street, and in the workplace.

Master Tom Harris

AbouT THe InsTrucTor

Don’t be A Victim!call now to register!

Personal Safety & Self-Defense Seminars Available!Personal Safety Books & DVD’s Available!

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No. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber soled shoes or sneakers. Workout type clothing is recommended but participants are encouraged to wear whatever makes them comfortable. No jewelry!

Soke Michael DePasquale Jr. is the Head Instructor of the Yoshitsune JuJitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy, located in Rivervale, New Jersey. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA) Crusade Against Crime. He was the Publisher of Karate International Magazine, and the Author of 9 Personal Safety and Self-Defense books including: Streetwise Safety for Women and Children®. Soke DePasquale has over 45+ years of experience in the Martial Arts. His martial arts training began at the age of 4 under the direction of his father the late Soke Michael DePasquale Sr, who was a Pioneer of American Ju Jitsu, Counter Terrorism, Military and Law Enforcement. Soke DePasquale has been an instructor of the 1st Division of the Army Special Forces, FBI, US Marshals, Postal, and Police Departments. He has taught over 800 women’s and children’s anti-crime programs nation-wide since 1981. He currently promotes his “Streetwise Safety for Women and Children” programs, concentrating on the special needs of people of all ages in the community.

Soke DePasquale appeared in over 50 TV shows including: Regis Philbin, MTV Raps, Good Morning New York, Nickelodeon, and many other TV and cable news programs. Soke DePasquale’s film credits include: Blood Brothers, The Power Within, American Shaolin, Blood Moon, and the Cut Off. He is the Founder and Director of the Action Film Academy that specializes in film stunts and fight choreography. Soke DePasquale is one of the most sought after Self-Defense and Personal Safety Instructors by Schools, Corporations, Dojos, Law Enforcement, and Military Departments worldwide.

About the courseStreetwise Safety for Women and Children® is an effective Self-Defense & Personal Safety program developed to help keep you & your family safe. This program deals directly with the issue of confrontation & avoidance through utilization of defensive survival skills. The material is instructed with a hands on approach, & covers topics such as communication, evasion & the basic Self-Defense techniques necessary to overcome & survive the incident. It allows for the participant/student to feel comfortable at each level of the program before advancing.

FrequenTly AskeD quesTIons:What is the difference between streetwise safety & traditional martial arts?

This program was designed exclusively to meet the needs of women and children of all ages, shapes & sizes.

Unlike some traditional Martial Arts systems, which incorporates many good self-defense techniques, they require many hours of training to achieve tactical skills, but may not be practical for the street. Streetwise Safety is a complete program that teaches you all of the fundamentals of protection in a realistic time frame. We also make sure that each participant/student establishes a basic proficiency level in each aspect of the program that the knowledge & skills they gain can be used in real life situations, should it occur.

What are the benefits?Learn the psychology of fear & how to overcome it.•Learn to manage & escape from multiple attackers.•Self-confidence.•Learn important personal & family safety tips.•Learn awareness skills such as visual, auditory & body cues.•Learn avoidance & communication skills.•Learn realistic & practical self-defense skills you can use at •home, on the street & in the workplace.

can Anyone learn?Yes. You do not need any prior Martial Arts or Fitness training. Participants learn at their own pace. The training is both practical & realistic.

Do I have to wear a uniform?

soke Michael DePasquale, Jr.

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