Stand Strong
SENIOR SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE · AGES 65+
Stand Strong is designed specifically for seniors who want to feel safer and more confident in their daily lives. A focused 3-hour workshop designed for active older adults. Real skills, practical techniques, and the confidence to move through the world safely — no martial arts experience required.
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What you'll learn
Built Around What Actually Matters
Most self-defense courses were designed for younger adults. Stand Strong is built from the ground up for active people 65 and up — prioritizing the skills that protect you most.
Awareness
Read environments and recognize threats early
Fall Safety
How to fall, how to land, how to get back up
Boundaries
Verbal tools and physical space management
Escapes
Wrist grabs, bear hugs, and how to break free
Course schedule
3 Hours. No Fluff.
0:00–0:30
Awareness & Threat Avoidance
Situational awareness, reading environments, recognizing pre-attack cues, verbal boundary-setting, and breaking the freeze response
0:30–1:20
Fall Prevention & Safe Falling ★ Core Block
Balance and posture fundamentals — tuck-and-roll technique adapted for adults 65+ — recovering from a stumble — getting up from the floor solo and with assistance — using walls and furniture as recovery tools
1:20–1:30
Break
Water, rest, Q&A
1:30–2:15
Personal Safety Fundamentals
Space management, wrist grab releases, shirt/collar grab defenses, basic bear hug escapes — focused on simple, high-percentage techniques that work without speed or strength
2:15–2:45
If It Goes Wrong: Ground Survival
How to survive a fall to the ground, create distance, make noise, and use your environment to get back to standing — connects directly to the fall safety block
2:45–3:00
Resources & Wrap-Up
Home practice guide, local resources, emergency preparedness, open Q&A
Pricing
Simple, Accessible Pricing
Individual
Per person
$59
One 3-hour workshop. All instruction, materials, and a take-home reference card included.
Group
10+ attendees
$49
Per person. Ideal for senior center groups, church groups, or community organizations.
Offsite / Private
Flat facility rate
$599
We come to you. Senior centers, retirement communities, civic groups. Includes up to 25 participants.
Contact us for Group or Offsite registration
Who this is for
You Don't Have to Be a Fighter to Stay Safe
Active adults 65 and up — no experience necessary
Anyone concerned about fall risk or home safety
Parents or adult children looking for a meaningful gift
Senior center groups, book clubs, or community organizations seeking a structured activity
Anyone who's ever thought "I should know what to do if..."
Ready to Stand Strong?
Join us for this empowering 3-hour course and gain the confidence and skills to stay safe.
Questions? Contact us at info@rough-hands.net or call 502-791-9970