Escape Alive Survival Skills®
Empowering women and girls since 2009
You are your first line of defense.
Escape Alive Survival Skills® trains women and girls to stay safe physically, emotionally and intellectually.
“The staff was amazing! I can’t say enough good things about them. They were kind, helpful and informative. The academic portion was really eye opening for women of all ages. I would highly recommend this class!!!”
This 4-hour class will cover:
Firsthand survivor stories & experiences
Confidence-building skills
Striking skills to enable escape
Awareness tips
Comprehensive verbal and physical prevention strategies
Option for one-on-one attack simulation with instructor in padded suit
Interested in hosting a class?
Please complete our host application.
All applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that all people present at the venue, including the host, will need to register for the class in order to participate.
Interested in sponsoring a class?
Please complete our sponsorship form.
Interested in attending a class?
For women and girls 12 & older.
View the list of our upcoming classes.
Our classes are always free to participants.
This program is designed to give women and girls ages 12 and older a fighting chance in the face of an attack. It is a combination of educational awareness physical skills training.
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. 66% of victims of sexual assault and rape are age 12-17* *RAINN
The class is led in partnership with Drew and Daniele Serrano, owners of East Coast Training Systems® and a team of highly experienced instructors and professionals with backgrounds in martial arts, self-defense, and law enforcement.
Drew Serrano
Daniele Serrano
Take a look at a short clip on the participants in action.
“I took the class with my daughter who is 14 years old. The program and instructors were amazing and exceeded my expectations! They made all of the time we spent in the workshop count. I can’t say enough good things! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Personal Attention — 6:1 Participant to Instructor Ratio
“To say this class was good is an understatement. The class was exceptional. I was blown away by the professionalism and knowledge of all of the instructors, their kindness and willingness to show each of us at length the proper techniques. The information and the amount of self defense tactics we learned is something every woman should know.”
All upcoming classes are listed once details are finalized.
Parent/guardian signature is required during the registration process for all participants under 18.
All classes are FREE to participants.
Please note that these classes include content involving sexual crimes
and may be difficult or
triggering for some.
Pomperaug High School Cafeteria
234 Judd Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Sunday, September 24, 2023
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Women & Girls 12 and older
South Windham Fire Department
41 Machine Shop Hill Road
South Windham, CT 06266
Sunday, October 29, 2023
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Women & Girls 12 and older
Registration will be available approximately 1 month prior to the class.
Rocky Hill Community Center
761 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Saturday, March 30, 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Women & Girls 12 and older
Registration will be available approximately 1 month prior to the class.
