StandStrong For Who You Are And What You Believe.
Make a choice to live a StandStrong lifestyle.
Why StandStrong?
If nothing changes, nothing changes. We are finding ourselves at an inflection point, where the values that make our country the greatest in the world, are under threat. The guarantees of religious freedom and respect for personal heritage and identity are core human rights that have long been the promises of free, safe, and prospering societies. However, these fundamental human rights are merely hollow goals if they are not inalienably coupled with safety and security for all.
Our Mission is to empower individuals with the mental mindset and physical skills to stay safe, confident and proud in who they are and what they believe.
Our Vision is to create substantial communities of participants across the country who are continually engaged in StandStrong Programs. These participants will have made the choice to live a StandStrong lifestyle. They will be prepared to speak up for American values and rights and against hate in any form.
We can be a vehicle to build harmony between groups, both Jewish and non-Jewish, who align with our values of respect, and to speak up against hate and StandStrong for a better future.
At StandStrong our mission is to change the narrative for all groups affected by bigotry, bullying and hate.
We don’t seek to change the mindset of those who teach hate. Instead, we choose to set an example of living a positive life with diverse groups who support one another. Every community deserves to be represented by people who are proud of themselves and their heritage.
Our programs do not teach students how to fight, but how to avoid becoming a victim. We teach self-defense skills to disengage and de-escalate tension and conflict in a calm and confident manner.
To date, we have trained thousands of students to be safe, proud and confident in who they are and what they believe. These students are the future leaders of our communities. Their participation in StandStrong programs will provide them with newfound confidence and pride as they help change the narrative generation by generation.
The StandStrong Curriculum
The StandStrong Self-Defense System was created by world-renowned martial artists from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Israeli Krav Maga and Muay-Thai. We collaborated with experts from various martials arts disciplines to perfect our unique delivery technique – focusing on staying safe in real-life situations.
Provide participants with education
Mental Mindset to boost self-confidence
Situational awareness & distance management
Verbal self defense
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Sha’arei Bina Defender Course
Coach Ronal
Sha’arei Bina Defender Course
Coach Ronal
Anshe Emet Defender Course
Coaches Henri Jones and Charlie Pienta
Open Defender Course
Coaches Henri Jones and Charlie Pienta
JCC Adult Defender Course, Evanston
Coaches Henri Jones and Charlie Pienta
JCC Adult Defender Course, Northbrook
Coaches Henri Jones and Charlie Pienta
Bring StandStrong to Your Community
If you are interested in starting a StandStrong chapter in your community, please contact Matt Travers at [email protected]
The StandStrong Creed
Testimonials
“This course is great! Last year I was getting bullied at school but now I am much more confident. I have the skills to keep safe from danger. I will keep working on my confidence to make you proud!”
“As a single lady living in Chicago, it is vital for me to be able to respond and protect myself in a negative situation. The team at StandStrong have created a fun but informative atmosphere for us ladies to learn self-defense moves. I am more aware and more prepared when I am walking alone now. Thank you for providing these classes to keep us safe”
“Stand Strong has become a huge part of my curriculum since it combines some Israeli culture for my students along with important lessons for them to learn. My goal for them is to meet top instructors from America and Israel to learn about Krav Maga and how it can help keep them safe, feel empowered and have fun! It is amazing for students in America to be able to connect with instructors in Israel. Such a bonus for them!“
“You are helping to make learning self-defense skills more accessible to a population that definitely needs it. Your instructors are amazing! So knowledgeable, patient with beginners while at the same time challenging us to try our best and to do the moves correctly. I really admire what you are doing and am motivated to challenge myself to take additional courses. Thank you for providing this opportunity to someone like myself.”
