WAY OF THE CRANE

(Pronounced "Streetwise")

303-442-7559

Prevent attacks.
Think and take action when confronted.
Recognize and avoid potential dangers.
Defend yourself from physical attack.
Find mental, physical and spiritual power.

Mental techniques that give you the skills and self-confidence to act without hesitation when confronted.
Simple, efficient, physical actions that supply you with the choices that make sense to your body and mind.
Thinking, not relying on a routine.

Streetwize is a most comprehensive, four-day course that well equip you with the tools to prevent you from becoming a victim and to protect yourself in dangerous situations. Streetwize, recognized by the National Karate Association (NKA) as one of the best self-defense programs in the country, is taught by Melanie Murphy, one of only two women in the country to hold a fourth-degree Black Belt from the NKA. Melanie has taught Streetwize since 1983 throughout the US and abroad. Self-defense is about self-respect, self-reliance and self-worth. Streetwize teaches you simple, effective, physical and verbal actions that are appropriate to given situations. Issues addressed are acquaintance, romantic, relative and stranger assaults. This training helps the healing process, prevention and conflict resolution. We also talk about the emotional, spiritual and mental aspects of safety. This intensive, four-day program empowers you with the confidence, awareness and physical abilities fundamental to self-defense. Each class consists of physical and mental training, as well as interactive class discussions that together provide you with practical knowledge for day-to-day safety. Streetwize programs do not embroil you in unrealistic battle with men in padding. You will develop your physical, mental and emotional abilities, and partake in real-life scenarios. The course concludes with graduation, when you will apply your acquired skills in practical situations and engage in true-to-life combat with perpetrators portrayed by advanced martial arts students.

Streetwize offers corporate, seniors', men's, teens' and children's programs which emphasize the circumstances under which each are assaulted, intimidated and approached. If you prefer private training or have special group needs, we will customize a program for you. Four-day is course $300 unless otherwise stated. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required upon registration. Deposit is transferable subject to approval. This is a place and time to learn how to not become a victim. Wear something suitable for physical activity and be ready to experience "The Weapon of Knowledge". Please call for details and registration.

Streetwize 303-442-7559