Learning how to protect myself properly.- Anonymous
I liked the physical parts. I learned how to fight and be more confident. - Anonymous
Loved the energy, nice to have some hands on training. — Anonymous
Great energetic deliver and practical advice. Made it fast, furious, and fun! Packed a lot into 3 hours. Thank you for empowering me and my 14 year old daughter! — Anonymous
Make us comfortable, empowered, and educated, gave us the ability to not cower away, and helped us realize our strength. — Anonymous
I appreciated the course- thank you so much, I enjoyed the knowledge behind what we learned to promote substance to the material. — Anonymous
I loved the courage and how strong and empowered you come through, I loved that we switcher partners, making s sure we know it all, Thank you- I had a great time! — Anonymous
Really loved the physical components, the sense of humour, the real life and realistic examples, the engagement level was electrifying! — Anonymous
You’re awesome! So is this course! — Anonymous
The course material was awesome, it wasn’t fear based, which I appreciated. Kris si so empowering, I will 100% be recommending this course to others. — Anonymous
Perfect delivery, great speaking, amazing personality, you kill this! Keep it up girl! — Anonymous
I enjoyed all of it, the talking portion was good. Very educational. — Anonymous
Became more self-confident in my ability to protect myself, learnt more techniques, learnt more about the laws about self-protection, what you can/ can’t carry. — Anonymous
I loved everything about this course and learned a lot. — Anonymous
(I liked) the energy, it was fun, interactive. Just loved the course. — Anonymous
I liked the physical parts. I learned how to fight and be more confident. - Anonymous
I liked how I got to learn about how to talk to people before physical stuff. I learned how to stay confident and protect myself in harmful situations. Thank you! - Anonymous
I really enjoyed the fighting and learning how to use my voice. It was super fun and I’m really glad I took this course. I learned how to do elbow strikes and the difference between self-protection and self defense and why it’s important. - Anonymous
I liked hanging out with other girls. I learned to defend myself if someone tried to hurt me and what to do if someone approached me. — Anonymous
I enjoyed getting physical, how to block, and how to dodge. - Anonymous
I liked everything. It was super fun. I learned how to knee and elbow, kick and hit. - Anonymous
I liked seeing a confident woman using her voice to show me how to protect myself. I learned how to knee someone real good and use my voice because I’m not used to being loud. - Anonymous
I liked how we covered both verbal and physical skills. I learned how to protect myself in an altercation and how to prevent one. - Anonymous
I really liked the physical learning and learning new tricks that will help me defend myself. I learned to be les scared of used my voice and yelling. I also learned many new techniques. - Anonymous
I liked being hands on and getting to feel comfortable and empowered around all the other girls. I learned how to speak up to for myself and fight if it were needed. - Anonymous
I liked debunking the myths, empowering women to feel confident in all situations, giving hands on opportunities for practice, giving us the tools to prevent first. — Anonymous
All felt very practical, really enjoyed the physical aspect, liked how you kept it real (no sugar coating or instilling fear), would recommend, loved it! - Anonymous
Fantastic class! I learned so much and really appreciated the hands-on practice. I looked forward to part 2.- Anonymous
Liked your real approach. Good solid info. Awesome you’re here to empower women. - Anonymous
I liked your openness. Good ideas for protective measures. Well done. Thank you. - Anonymous
Had fun. Practical and informative. Empowering. Can’t wait for part 2. — Anonymous
Theory behind preventative measures work. Your real-world stories and experiences. Your ability to make me feel comfortable. Suggestions of what to do in your house to protect yourself. Hands on practice of the self defense moves. — Anonymous
(Liked) Energy, advice, tips, practice, your expertise. Thank you. — Anonymous
Interactive components, real world takeaways, experienced teacher, learned about fake taser. — Anonymous
I feel more empowered. Makes being a woman not so powerless. Great eye opener.Wanting to learn more. – Anonymous
Good energy. Good info. I will be much more aware and visualize scenarios. 3 hours flew by. – Anonymous
Kept it realistic. Liked the theory. Thank you very much. You are amazeballs. – Anonymous
Great info! Good articles to show it can happen here. Loved the demos and partner exercises. Kris is dreamy. – Anonymous
Loved hands on approach. Taught us different strategies as they came up. Liked the slide show and info provided. Up beat energy. Loved learning about the “get gone” and how ineffective bear spray is. Encouraging. – Anonymous
It’s a scary subject and emotional but the humor and laughs helping learning scary situations. I liked the hands on and trying new scenarios. I like that you came up to us individually and tried the scenarios with us. – Anonymous
Liked how well everything was explained. Practice and tips were good. Good ideas for being more aware of your surroundings. — Anonymous
I thought this was going to be pretty lame but it was actually very informative and well delivered. It was helpful having the “legal” perspective. Made me rethink simple items I can use if needed. It was pretty awesome. Thanks! — Anonymous
I liked how the real articles to show real things happening. The activities as a group with our voices was awesome. — Anonymous
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I learned a lot. Powerpoint slides were easy to follow. — Anonymous
Good, strong, well modulated voice. Lots of good info and good use of time. I like the sheepdog/ sheep/ wolf metaphor. Its great that this course was taught by a woman, because previous similar workshops I’ve attended were presented by men. - Anonymous
Liked… The accountability ladder, media information, street interviews, advantages of being a woman, and breathing. - Anonymous
It was awesome. Very informative, well presented, and fun! - Anonymous
Excellent workshop! - Anonymous
So much great info! Easy to remember and great delivery. — Anonymous
Well done! Thank you! — Anonymous
Great content. Enjoyed the humour in your delivery. - Anonymous
Great energy. I learned a lot. Thanks.- Anonymous
I liked doing the stance/ actions. Great course! - Anonymous
Very knowledgeable Positive attitude. Relevant content. Good practice and exampled. — Anonymous
I loved the hands on practice. Thank you! – Anonymous
Empowering. Encouraging. Informative. Kris, you are a very powerful presence and I appreciate you using this to empower others. – Anonymous
Everything was very helpful. – Anonymous
It was great for first do prevention and then practice “fighting back” after. – Anonymous
The way you show you just love what you do- great delivery. Very helpful tools learned today. Thank you! – Anonymous
Lots of information. Helpful. – Anonymous
Empowering. Clear instruction. Unexpected humor. – Anonymous
(Liked) All the feedback and the actual physical contact. Great attitude. F bombs! Feel Empowered! – Anonymous
Approachable instructor. Empowering. I feel more aware. – Anonymous
Great tactics. I can actually use when out in the real world. I have tied kickboxing and although it teaches fighting it does not teach real life scenarios. – Anonymous
Wonderful. Learned a lot. This should be offered to high school girls. – Anonymous
Simple memorable practice. Reiterating improvised weapons. Talking about keeping back to wall and situational awareness. Actual hit practice. – Anonymous
“Don’t give your back”- great. Very real situations- enjoyed very much. Fantastic! Thanks! – Anonymous
(Liked) The hands on portion; physically utilizing the tips and techniques. Easy atmosphere. Questions encouraged. – Anonymous
Learning the reasons “why” predators choose their prey. Using techniques and tactics that actually work. Feeling comfortable to ask questions and give feedback, etc. Thank you! – Anonymous
(Liked) The accountability ladder. Behaviours. Make it happen. Find solutions. Embrace/ Acknowledge reality. – Anonymous
I would recommend the “Fight Back for Women” to all women. The skills you learn in the seminar are invaluable in giving you those few extra seconds to stun your attacker and get away. Your confidence in your abilities to defend yourself will increase and you will learn practical techniques to protect yourself. Hopefully, you will never have to use what you learn, but they are good skills to have at your disposal. — Anonymous
Thanks again for a great course — I definitely walked out feeling much more informed, confident, and strong. I’d never been ‘allowed’ to hit or kick hard before, and it was liberating and makes me feel like I can fight like hell if I ever need to defend myself against someone. I’m also walking around now, trying to be more aware and pro-active when it comes to keeping myself out of sketchy situations and running scenarios and plans in my head. So, thanks! — Anonymous
Really great course. Lots of great tips and practice! — Anonymous
Awesome workshop! Combines knowledge with hands on exercises. — Anonymous
I really enjoyed this program! It was very interesting and informative and very well organized. I especially liked the way the information was combined with hands on work. — Anonymous
I love *your* enthusiasm and how much you could teach in a short period of time. I thought that this class would be long but it went by very quickly as I was so engaged with what was being said. I like how *you* tied in real life stories not the class. Thank you so much! - Anonymous
Very enjoyable. Really liked the hands on grabs, the elbow/ knee, the hand grabs and how to get out of them. Good balance of hands on and presentation at beginning. — Anonymous
Lots of info. Very fast paced. Very thorough instructor- made it very interesting. — Anonymous
I liked the realistic situations. I wish it was longer to have more time to practice! - Anonymous
Personable instructor. Sense of humour. Fun! - Anonymous
Workshop was fantastic! Enjoyed the open discussions and hands on activities. Like how it was real world situations. - Anonymous
Thank you. I feel like I learned a million things and this class was extremely helpful. *You* are the perfect instructor. — Anonymous
Very engaging. - Anonymous
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Not only did it provide realistic situations, it also gave realistic ways to fight back.- Anonymous
Great pace of course. Like having tools to put in my basket for being out on the street.- Anonymous
The course was very informative and thorough. Instructor was approachable. Recommend this course.- Anonymous
Love the hands on training. Changed my perspective on a lot of things I never thought twice about. — Anonymous
Thanks! I enjoyed it. Changed my perspective because I always viewed self defence courses aimed at women as disempowering and fear mongering. The opposite here. — Anonymous
Very informative and confidence building. I was nervous at first but Kris’s nature put me at ease. — Anonymous
I did not know what to expect and felt intimidated but as soon as I walked in I felt very comfortable with Kris. Learned a lot of very helpful information. Thank you. — Anonymous
Fantastic instruction in self protection. — Anonymous
Good and supportive demonstrations. Up-beat presentation. - Anonymous
I really appreciate what you do. Thank you for providing this course. I learned a lot. — Anonymous
Great job. Felt safe and comfortable. — Anonymous
You successfully pushed everyones limits to ain in the learning of self-protection and self confidence yet you still respected people boundaries and encouraged them. I learned a lot! Thank you. — Anonymous
The real situations were very effective and scary. I found them very helpful. — Anonymous
Excellent Program- Learned a lot…Great, relatable, real. — Anonymous
Loved this class, I love the real world scenarios! It helped me think of things I would never have thought to try or say to defuse a situation before it gets to a bad situation. — Anonymous
The instruction was very comprehensive and I appreciate the simple rules. — Anonymous
Thank you. I feel more comfortable going away now knowing techniques and having confidence in them and myself. — Anonymous
Thank you so much for all the tools and techniques. Really appreciate the reality training at the end- Gave me confidence.- Anonymous
Fantastic Program! Lots of spunk and highly informative. Keep rocking! — Anonymous
So energizing and fun. Made me feel strong and powerful! — Anonymous
I loved what I learned today! — Anonymous
I really enjoyed the Sheepdog Self Protection for Women Part 1. I learned a lot of things I believe will be simple enough to retain. Very useful course. Thanks! — Anonymous
Thank you so much. Amazing! — Anonymous
Good content, context, and energy. Practice is good. Tips on breathing out, open hands = speed. Thanks for offering this! — Anonymous
I enjoyed the physical practice and the situational awareness. The elbow strike is my new best friend. What you said about how a woman can project how she is viewed through posture and tone of voice was informative. — Anonymous
Loved the detailed info and physical contact practice. — Anonymous
Provided me an increased sense of confidence. Self Protection, not Self Defense. Mind shift — Anonymous
Much more confident in protecting myself by using loud voice and strength techniques. — Anonymous
Very Powerful Program. Thank you for sharing your background. — Anonymous
I am more aware of how I should hold my keys because often I am in sketchy places at work. - Anonymous
It was great! — Anonymous
Loved the advice re: avoidance or getting away. Safety- Loved the physical practice for when we could not. Love the information on the bus. — Anonymous
Positive- Focus on prevention and situational awareness.- Anonymous
Thank you! I feel more confident in handling a situation where I may previously have frozen. — Anonymous
Very informative. Good balance between literature and hands on practice. — Anonymous
Very helpful to me. Good pace. Friendly atmosphere. Great hands on approach. — Anonymous
Learned great strategies to protect myself. Great instructor; interesting, relatable, funny. Peaked my interest to furthering my self-protection. great value for $$$.- Anonymous
Love the hands on training. Love the takeaway which is empowerment and confidence to fight back. — Anonymous
Practical skills tied back to an easy to remember acronym. — Anonymous
Liked your story examples. Liked you serious yet fun teaching style. Thank you! — Anonymous
Loved the whole package. Nice balance of info and hands on time. Loved grip and choke breaks. Super fun atmosphere. You rock! — Anonymous
Enthusiasm. Lots of hands on. Able to correct gently. Time went by too quickly. Excellent presentation. — Anonymous
Very instructive. Came as a favour to a friend and was not enthusiastic but surprised myself by enjoying it. Like the easy physical movements. Verbal instruction was interesting. Teacher was very engaging. — Anonymous
So many vey do-able skills! Updated from what I learned years ago. Very useful for all girls and women. A reminder that we are stronger than what we think. I liked the background stories. Felt very relatable. Thank you! — Anonymous
Thought it was great! Didn’t have me feeling like I was too old to protect myself. Great use of body parts. Good mix for all ages. — Anonymous
Great voice projection. Love the way you picked up on my daughters natural timidness, and helped her through it. Great way of personally interacting with everyone. — Anonymous
I liked learning how to get out of a bad situations. You’re really nice and made it fun and not uncomfortable as I thought it would be. — Anonymous
Loved the atmosphere. Knowledgeable trainer. Fun class. Liked the techniques. — Anonymous
Kris, you are personable, real, and incredibly engaging. Thank you. I like the hands on “train like you fight”. No Tippy toeing over sensitive topics- call it hat it is, sexual assault, rape, predators. Positive self talk– “I am strong’. — Anonymous
Well presented. Well paced. Good supportive information and stories. Good job! — Anonymous
I liked learning about…Proper technique for more power in a strike. — Anonymous
I liked the hands on and that it was a comfortable environment. — Anonymous
I learned how to trust my instincts and to accept that there is danger and how to avoid it. — Anonymous
I CAN keep myself safe. I CAN scream. I CAN hit hard. — Anonymous
I learned so much and feel way more confident that I can protect myself. — Anonymous
Scenario work is great and reality based training- really FUN! — Anonymous
Great to have Francois! — Anonymous
Excellent physical training. Fabulous scenarios. Great to have Francois. — Anonymous
Fantastic! Recognizing threats and how to deal with them was helpful. Thanks. — Anonymous
Really great course! I like the local news articles. Great content! — Anonymous
I loved how it was very open and you were open to any questions. — Anonymous
I appreciated hearing all your very smart reasons for using the techniques you taught. — Anonymous
Prevention strategies were very helpful; also explaining the different “supplies” that you can carry to protect yourself (ie. tip about carrying flashlights). — Anonymous
Great relevant material. Perfect pace for class. Would recommend to everyone. — Anonymous
Love the humour and Kris’s ability to capture your attention right at the beginning. — Anonymous
Excellent hands on practice. — Anonymous
Loved it. Awesome points that I will use in my travels. Thank you. — Anonymous
(like the.…) hands on repetitive practice build up power. — Anonymous
I liked everything! — Anonymous
(Kris) made the class feel comfortable. — Anonymous
Lots of great useful information. Not only the “what” but the “why”. Thank you for what you do.- Anonymous
Learned a lot and got some new ideas. — Anonymous
Great class- learned a lot.- Anonymous
Awesome! Vey practical. Lots of opportunities for hands on practice.- Anonymous
Excellent delivery. Just enough information. Perfect instruction. You made it fun and interactive. Perfect! — Anonymous
Your instructions were very clear and your teaching style is incredibly empowering. Than you for your time. Can’t wait for part 2!- Anonymous
Great job! I am more aware of what I am now capable of. I will practice! Thank you. — Anonymous
Liked the hands on learning. — Anonymous
Liked everything! The hands on learning. Fast paced! — Anonymous
So many good things. Looking forward to Part 2. — Anonymous
Results oriented. Partners. Humour. Laughs. Great techniques. Caring and compassionate. — Anonymous
Gives confidence. You showed me (an older woman) that I can fight back. — Anonymous
SEEK Safety. Practicing the hands on. Feedback. — Anonymous.
Awareness. Strategy. Confidence. — Anonymous
The physical activities were great to learn. Using the pads so that we can actually hit. — Anonymous
So glad I came. I feel much more confident and in control. — Anonymous
Some info I knew previously which made me feel smart and equipped. — Anonymous
Realistic moves I can use in any scenario. My body is mine and its strong. I have power. A safe space to learn with other amazing women. — Anonymous
Well, just all kinds of awesome! Very practical and do able. Telling me I am stronger that I think. Thank you! — Anonymous
You inspire me. You are incredible. Thank you! — Anonymous
Fight Back for WISER Woman: 55+
Very informative. Well done. I will recommend this to others. — Anonymous
Great presentation. — Anonymous
Very informative. — Anonymous
Great presentation. — Anonymous
Enjoyed it a lot. Well presented. Thank you. — Anonymous
Very knowledgeable presenter. Well delivered. Answered all questions. — Anonymous
Great explanations, rational, techniques. Very dynamic. — Anonymous
Excellent presentation. I learned a lot. Good demonstrations. Answered questions well. — Anonymous
Very good. Thank you. — Anonymous
Excellent. — Anonymous
Loved your presentation style. Very powerful. Some very good tips. — Anonymous
You are awesome. — Anonymous
Excellent presentation. Strong points. Visual examples. Good advice on personal space. Use your voice. Dial 911. — Anonymous
Kris, enjoyed the talk and learned new thoughts. - Anonymous
Great sense of humour. Well said. — Anonymous
Heard well. Love the fact that you introduce yourself. Good stuff. - Anonymous
You projected your voice well. You provided lots of useful tips. Well done I will recommend it to others. — Anonymous
Very informative. Thank you. — Anonymous
Excellent presentation. Lots of good tips. Use of audience in demos.- Anonymous