StandStrong For Who You Are And What You Believe.
StandStrong For Who You Are And What You Believe.
Why StandStrong?
The guarantees of freedom of religion and speech are core human rights that have long been the promises of free, safe, and prospering societies.
However, these human rights are merely hollow goals if those same fundamental rights are not inalienably coupled with security and safety…for all.
StandStrong is a not-for-profit, non-denominational, and apolitical organization originally founded in response to the reemergence of violent anti-Semitism. We quickly evolved to become a community-wide partner, helping all Americans who are intimidated and bullied.
We come from different communities, cultures or political persuasions, but our mission remains steadfast. Our founders, board, staff, and partners are driven to provide an effective self-defense system and mental outlook to those who choose not to become victims.
At StandStrong, we provide effective and empowering programs created by world class self-defense experts. Our instructors receive specialized training in the StandStrong System to ensure the highest level of quality in every session.
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.
Know your info, know your rights and be able to articulate them confidently
Verbal Self-Defense & Distance Management
Be prepared to defend against the most common attacks
Lose your fear, find your superpower. Live a StandStrong Life
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Chicago Winter Defender Course 2023
Henri Jones
Bring StandStrong to Your Community
If you are interested in starting a StandStrong chapter in your community, please contact our COO, Matt Travers at [email protected]
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.”
