AiProtect

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AiPROTECT

AiProtect
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Let's assume that the average individual...

…is no match, especially strength-wise, against an aggressor.
So strength-based self defense techniques are off the table.
 
...does not have a self defense or martial art background or the years of dedicated training it would take to acquire those skills.
So martial arts expertise is off the table.
 
...prefers to avoid a dangerous situation, and/or prefers non-violent options for his or her self protection (as opposed to the more commonly known violent and legally undesirable responses, escalations or unfortunate results.)
So violent, escalated responses to the most common scenarios of self defense 
are off the table.

AiProtect programs provide simple, sensible and timely skills
for the average citizen or law enforcement professional.

Simplified Self Defense 
Basics for Everyone

AiProtect provides plain-clothes practical self defense training for anyone and any profession...

AiProtect programs are 1-6 hour workshops covering the most essential, easy-to-learn, yet highly effective self defense basics.

• Easy-to learn self defense
• Wearing comfortable clothes
• With no falling or fighting
• You can practice anywhere
• Certificates of Completion

AiProtect is a new and unique way to learn essential, highly effective, real-world personal protection using centering and mindfulness along with low-impact, proven techniques for self defense.

We've combined our extensive self defense, martial arts and defensive tactics experience along with our extensive experience in teaching all levels of self protection to individuals, agencies and law enforcement with the most desired yet effective protocols for civil use of force as it applies to any individual, profession or agency.

AiProtect methods, skills and techniques are all taught in a safe, fun interactive program that provides participants with comfortable, knowledgeable experience and confidence.

All AiProtect workshops cover the basics of centering and mindfulness thru addressing the more common attacks that are generally not covered in traditional marital arts programs (pushing/shoving, thumb down grabs, head punches, etc.) along with learning to be comfortable with natural fight-flight-freeze reactions and other effective options.
AiProtect techniques have been simplified and can be learned quickly by anyone of any age. For example, the same techniques that form the basis of AiProtect for Kids (and Their Parents!) can be applied to teens and adults or any profession or agency—including security and law enforcement. The AiProtect approach can also be expanded and customized according to individual or professional needs.

AiProtect for Kids 
(and Their Parents!) 
has an innovative and unique approach where parents participate along side their children. They also learn these valuable self defense skills and are then able to reinforce them at home with their children. They have quality time together as parents get to see their children learning to defend themselves while having fun with their parents.

 Essential Basics

AiProtect empowers participants with the essentials of self defense -
Awareness of self and surroundings.
Options for evasion and escape.
Options for deflection and redirection.
Options that are appropriate to the circumstances.

Any Age & Ability

From kids to senior citizens to security and law enforcement professionals..
Specific age appropriate training.
Circumstance appropriate training.
Rules of engagement appropriate training.
Most common scenarios of concern for specific age ranges. 

From "Kids to Cops"

Training that is appropriate for each individual's ability and comfort level.
From mature senior citizens to world class athletes and martial artists.

Teachers
Students

Security
Staff

Law Enforcement
Any Profession

Agencies
Any Ages

Gain Self Control

Participants learn easy mindfulness and centering methods that can be practiced anywhere in order to be calm, aware, alert and best able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation allowing for clear, quick thinking and effective action under pressure.

Threat Assessment, 
De-escalation & Appropriate Response

Participants learn how to scan the environment to be aware of and identify potential threats, means of egress and contextual considerations to ensure personal safety and handle, defuse and de-escalate threats using voice, gestures and body positioning and, if necessary, employing simple easy-to-learn, effective methods of escape, self protection and self defense to avoid incurring escalation and potential liability and physical consequences that can result.

Evasions & Escapes

Participants learn how to stand their ground to avoid and defend against pushes, shoves and rushes, grabbing attacks, punches, strikes, and chokes as well as how to safely recover from slips and falls (low- to no-impact intros) and how to defend themselves from the ground if necessary.

Centering & Mindfulness

Centering and mindfulness are critical basics for effective thinking and acting in any situation—from individual empowerment, self confidence and overall awareness to daily student and classroom management to effective response during crisis scenarios.

Personal Empowerment

Participants in all of our AiProtect programs are introduced to easy ways of practicing being centered and mindful—critical assets for critical thinking and effective acting. 
We expand those attributes into situation awareness and threat assessment that support any further worst-case scenario training. Participants are also introduced to proven hands-on methods of evasion and escape and, if required, practical techniques for takedowns and control and compliance.

Interactive, Fun, Non-Violent


AiProtect is an effective, ethically-based, continuously-evolving method of personal protection that employs non-violent strategies with a wide variety of approaches and techniques that accesses, manages, blends with, redirects and controls any attack—ideally resolving it even for the benefit of all parties. It is the answer for our society's continued growth towards civility.

Custom Designed Programs


We've combined our extensive self defense, martial arts and defensive tactics experience along with our extensive experience in custom designing programs for specific needs for all levels of self protection to all ages, agencies and law enforcement for over thirty years with the most practical protocols for today's effective civil use of force as it applies to any individual, institution or agency. 

AiProtect News...

This was a first for our AiProtect Programs - 

On Sunday morning, March 10 team members of the Whippany Park H. S. Football Team participated in a comprehensive 1-hour AiProtect workshop that covered the essential AiProtect Basics and gave them an introduction to Aikido technique as well. They were enthusiastic, attentive and respectful. They did a great job and admirably represented their coaches, other team members and school. 

The AiProtect workshop was led by Scott Riotto and assisted by Aikido Centers instructors Robert Friedman, Jim McNaught, Ton Vu, Paul Daly, Christian Frentzko, Travis Roy and Robert Czarniawski with Sensei Greg O'Connor standing by for guidance and support.

Senior AiPROTECT Instructors


GREG O'CONNOR

Ai Protect Senior Instructor
Founder of AiProtect
Founder and Chief Instructor of Aikido Centers
Aikido Centers of New Jersey
Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
State of New Jersey
Police Training Commission

TIM VAZQUEZ

Ai Protect Senior Instructor
Founder of DT Pro
Founder and Chief Instructor of 
Aikido Centers-Manasquan
Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor (Ret.)
State of New Jersey
Police Training Commission

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