Escape Alive Survival Skills®

Giving women and girls self-defense training

Escape Alive Survival Skills® trains women and girls ages 12 to 100 to stay safe physically, emotionally and intellectually.

You are your first line of defense.

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This 4-hour self-defense 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 heightened adrenaline attack simulation with instructors

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“THANK YOU!!!! This was an amazing class. The instructors were all so helpful and encouraging, and the one on one at the end of the class was really a high adrenaline situation. I loved every aspect of this class!”

— Livia Fallon, HVRHS Class

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

“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!”

— Ainsley Weisman, Pomperaug High School Class

Personal Attention - 6:1 Participant to Instructor Ratio

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 and 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

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.

Cheshire High School - Gymnasium
525 South Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm