Mission Statement
6 Second Defense is a multi-disciplinary approach to a holistic and inclusive program, which teaches a variety of responses to prevent sexual assault.
Including:
- Physical Defense
- Verbal Judo
- By-stander Intervention
What is 6 Second Defense?
Scenario based training through physical and non-physical exercises including the effects of fight or flight. All sessions will include strenuous activities to experience the adrenaline in a fight or flight situation. Teaching simple effective physical techniques S.I.N.G. method; solarplex, instep, nose, and groin strikes.
We also address:
- Alcohol awareness
- Being aware of your surroundings
- Technology distractions
- De-escalating hate crimes
Hypothetical situations which include:
- Risk detection
- Initiation of sexual activity
- Addressing situations in which person is not respecting boundaries (dating partners, family members, and a familiar person)
Andrew Flores
Biography
- Retired Peace Officer Santa Clara County Probation Dept. 24 years
- 15 years Defense Tactics Instructor at the Harold Holden Justice Training Academy
- Specializing in less lethal defense and crisis diffusion
Awards and Accommodations :
2005 Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
2012 Blue and Gold Wounded Service Award Injured in the line of duty
2016 Recognition of service at the Harold Holden Justice Training Academy
Certifications
- CPR/First Aid
- Defense Tactics Instructor/ crisis diffusion
- Less lethal Instructor including OC spray