Michael Alban - Self Defense Instructor

STRONG RUNNERS ARE SAFE RUNNERS 🏃‍♀️

Many women have taken to running outdoors as a way to stay fit and active. Many more amazing women run regularly anyway! Whichever category you fall into, the ability to run outdoors has been a health and wellbeing savior.

Women running alone carry a certain level of risk however, as they are vulnerable targets to predators. If you’re a woman, you have probably heard it a million times; “Never run alone, it’s a scary world out there for a woman.”

I don’t want to tell women they can’t go running by themselves
without a big strong protector. Ladies should feel free to listen to the sound of their feet hitting a dark city street or feel the wind in their hair as they cruise alone down a secluded hiking track 😃
On the other hand, I want these active ladies to live to enjoy running at a nice old age. How do we find that balance for women?

How do we keep the wonderful independence that you have found in running but help you stay safe at the same time?
Ladies, I am not asking you to be frail and helpless, I am asking you to be sensible 🤌🏼

The harsh reality is that safety isn’t automatic just because you run in a safe neighborhood. Try to erase the “it-could-never-happen-to-me” attitude and take steps towards self-preservation and risk-aversion to reduce your vulnerability.

Here are 14 tips on how to enjoy running in the safest way possible:
1. Run with a partner when you can. There is safety in numbers 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏼
2. Run with a dog, the bigger the better! 🐶
3. Ditch the headphones or wear only one earbud and keep the volume low–you want to be able to hear trouble approaching 🎧
4. Carry a phone and identification in case of emergency 📱
7. Wear reflective gear and a headlamp when running in the dark 💡
8. Never ignore your instincts–ever. If you feel something isn’t right forget your normal route and take off for a busier area 😒
9. Run in populated areas where there are other people and activities around you - Predators will typically only attack when nobody else is around 🏘
10. Be sure to vary your routes and the exact time you run alone, because you never know who is watching 👀
11. Let someone know where you are and use GPS tracking 🌎
12. No matter how confident you might look and feel, be aware of your surroundings 🏃🏼‍♀️
13. Learn and gain competence in some physical self defense maneuvers 👊🏼
14. If the worst-case scenario does occur and you are attacked, don’t fight fair. Give it all you’ve got with every ounce of vigor and tenacity you’ve got to attack back and RUN AWAY. Fortunately, you are well trained in the running bit at least, so be sure to use it to get home safely 😏

For runners, male and female, every run is a gift and I believe strong, independent women runners are also safe runners. Enjoy every step, just do it safely! Count your blessings and be safe out there 💪🏼

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Would you feel more confident going out in public if you knew basic self-defense?

Work shouldn’t mean putting your safety on the line.
🔹 Real Estate Agents
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🔹 Hospitality & Hotel Staff
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You interact with strangers. You enter unknown environments. You work late hours. It's time to take your safety into your own hands.
💥 Our On-Site Self-Defense Seminars teach:
✔️ Situational awareness
✔️ De-escalation tactics
✔️ Physical self-defense techniques
✔️ What to do before it turns dangerous
✅ No experience needed.
✅ Taught by certified instructors with real-world experience.
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Stay prepared. Stay empowered. Stay safe.

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Here are the top 7 fatal assumptions people make about their personal safety:

1. It will never happen to me...
2. If it happens, I will just be nice to him and he will stop...
3. He will show me mercy if I cooperate...
4. I will just shoot him....
5. I will just kick him in the groin...
6. I will just run away...
7. The police will come to save me...

👔💼 Work in Insurance? It’s Time to Think About Your Safety.

You meet with clients. Visit unfamiliar neighborhoods. Handle high-stress claims.
But here’s the truth 👉 Not every situation feels safe.

💥 That’s why self-defense training is a smart move for insurance professionals.
It’s not about fighting — it’s about staying aware, calm, and in control.

Here’s what self-defense gives you:
🔹 Confidence during home visits and fieldwork
🔹 Tools to de-escalate tense conversations
🔹 Peace of mind knowing you're prepared

🛡️ Your job is to protect others — now it’s time to protect yourself.

📲 DM us to learn about private or team self-defense sessions made for professionals like you.

Reality check ✔️