Fit4Defense-Kelowna, Kelowna BC
Fit4Defense-Kelowna, Kelowna BC

Kelly Batchilder

Fit4Defense-Kelowna

Kelowna, BC
Gym/Physical Fitness Center
Gym/Physical Fitness Center
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About Us

Fit4Defense teaches empowerment through; assertiveness training,simple basic self-defense techniques and mindfulness practice to increase awareness, self-regulation and esteem.
A holistic approach to increasing personal safety and reducing exposure to /participation in violence.
We won't protect what we don't value!
Fit4Defense utilizes an effective, standardized curriculum that is specialized to the specific needs of various age groups.
Classes are dynamic, fun & safe and are offered in all levels of school, recreational centers, senior programs and community organizations.

As an Instructor & Master Trainer, I have 24 years experience working in the Social Service sector. I have facilitated this program across a broad spectrum including mainstream and alternative school systems, Mental Health and Addiction facilities, with biological and foster families to increase attachment and with children, youth, and adults with trauma histories.
This program is well developed, yet flexible in the delivery to reach and meet a broad audience and diverse needs.

Instructor's training is available nation wide. Please contact if interested.

Kelly Batchilder

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Should basic self defense classes be apart of schools curriculum?
Kelly from Fit4Defense-Kelowna Answered this on August 01, 2019
Absolutely! Self-defense is largely psychological-it's shifting attitudes and awareness of self, others, and space. It's learning boundaries and assertive communication; for some, that means finding their voice-for others it means learning to communicate in a way that they can be heard. The... (more) Absolutely! Self-defense is largely psychological-it's shifting attitudes and awareness of self, others, and space. It's learning boundaries and assertive communication; for some, that means finding their voice-for others it means learning to communicate in a way that they can be heard. The physical techniques allow for a deeper connection to and self-mastery while also requiring the ability to work with respect and attunement to others. It's a way of embodying the psychological teachings, all of which translates into how we show up in other areas of life. A sense of safety; psychological and physical is absolutely essential to learning. The brain areas responsible for organization, memory, timing are all compromised when one feels threatened as many of our children now do in the school system. 
Where should we recruit volunteers? Listserves, FB pages, etc.
Kelly from Fit4Defense-Kelowna Answered this on March 30, 2018
Yes I agree with Sami Elmansoury from Precision Learning. Contact practicum placement advisers in local colleges. We have a therapeutic riding program here in Kelowna and I can speak to the amazing benefits for children with FASD. Some of the social service organizations i facilitate for also... (more) Yes I agree with Sami Elmansoury from Precision Learning. Contact practicum placement advisers in local colleges. We have a therapeutic riding program here in Kelowna and I can speak to the amazing benefits for children with FASD. Some of the social service organizations i facilitate for also include therapeutic riding. Keep up the great work!
Is your organization giving back this holiday season? What are some of the things that you are planning?
Kelly from Fit4Defense-Kelowna Answered this on December 04, 2017
We don't limit giving to Christmas and so don't have anything specific planned. We donate 50% cost shares on a regular basis to organizations that work with marginalized women & girls. We donate our time at community events like YMCA Family day or E-Fry Take Back the Night Walks, and Empowerment... (more) We don't limit giving to Christmas and so don't have anything specific planned. We donate 50% cost shares on a regular basis to organizations that work with marginalized women & girls. We donate our time at community events like YMCA Family day or E-Fry Take Back the Night Walks, and Empowerment pop ups like the one ran by Her International.

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