I am the only certified instructor in the Scranton Pocono Northeast Region in both the “Fight Like a Girl” (FLAG) and "Girl on Guard" (GOG) systems developed by Steve Kardian. This class is available to women only, and turns a popular saying on its head. These programs acknowledge that women have different strengths than men, and thus should use different techniques. Most women will not prevail if they try to match a criminal punch for punch in a stand-up fight. I teach the use of legs, hips, and most of all leverage to defeat a hostile attacker.

The program starts by teaching the student how to escape the worst case scenario—the sexual assault position. This sends an important message. Even when it seems that the student is in the most vulnerable position, the tables can be turned immediately, and the attacker becomes the one in danger. There is never a point where a woman need feel defenseless—even in the worst case scenario.

Female assistants are on hand throughout the course to help teach these techinques, and make the student feel more comfortable as she learns that what she once thought were vulnerable positions are really positions of great leverage and power.

From there, we develop the techniques needed to avoid that scenario. By the time the student has completed the course, she no longer has the victim mindset. She will see sexual assault or kidnapping attempts as problems that have solutions. She will respond to full power attacks with appropriate and effective techniques. She will gain a confidence and an awareness that many times will prevent the need for the use of her training.

Robert's Instructor, Steve Kardian, appears on NBC's Today Show