"I've found the curriculum something that any woman can learn and become proficient in within a short period of time. The techniques are instinctual, and easy to retain, and are concise and to the point. The last thing a woman needs to do is to have to think about what she needs to do to defend herself under duress. It should be second nature. The techniques that are in the program will become just that, with practice. It's my opinion, that the the Rape Escape Method should without a doubt be something that all women should consider learning. I found the Instructor certification to be thorough and enjoyable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Rape Escape program to any women that I know."
R. Dorsey, Certified Instructor

"The course, curriculum and methods deliver the most useful information and techniques in the easiest way. This enables women to immediately benefit from the material and most importantly get that rush from the realization that can control their own bodies and inevitably the outcome of a potentially dangerous situation. I recently gave a 20 minute short course to about 15 women. The applause and comments after were overwhelming and it just made me feel so good that I can add value to peoples lives."
R. Schneider, Certified Instructor

"I don't often recommend things unless I feel very strong about them, well today I took a class with Mike Wall.  At first I thought RAPE ESCAPE, as it is called, would be similar to other self-defense classes, but very quickly I realized it was not.   I beg you to take the course, it is and will be the best 3 hours you will ever spend."
A. Castro

"Just wanted to drop a line to say thanks for the great training!  I am so impressed by the quality of your program and the awesome people I was fortunate to train with."
Lisa A.

"Congratulations on a well developed, well organized and useful course. I had a great time, loved the dynamics, all the instructors were so helpful to everyone, not to mention generous and nice! So refreshing in a world of inflated egos."
J.H.

"Thank you again for the Rape Escape evening. We received very positive feedback from the parents and the girls and want us to repeat the program again for other girls."
Paula D.

"I, myself, have been on a couple of "self defense courses", one at a martial arts centre and one at my local gym. However, neither taught me any truly useful techniques to get myself out of a potentially life threatening situation. Coming across Rape Escape was a real find."
D.A.

"I also wanted to thank the both of you again.  It was nice to feel welcome by people I've never met.  I am generally shy when I'm around new people. (yes believe it, it's true)  I feel that I've always known you.  I've been training since June of 1993 and I've never felt comfortable with my ability to defend myself against a violent attack...let's face it most karate schools were developed by men, for men.  I have an edge now and I can pass it on.  Now that I've had a full night's sleep and I've had time to absorb the weekend, my enthusiasm has redeveloped. Thanks to my new friends." D.M., New Jersey

You and your team gave all of us a very powerful experience this weekend. Thanks for your dedication."  M.S., New York

"I think this is a great program that I wish I had learned about a long time ago. All I can say is, I will try to drag every woman that I care about into one of your classes."
Ann

“I love it. I got so much out of it. I came here thinking avoidance, avoidance avoidance. I thought it was going to be how to walk, how to make eye contact, how to carry your keys, but this taught us about ‘you’re in it up to here, now what are you going to do?’”

“This has given me some tools to not just blindly flail. I think I could put up a good fight, but now I have some tools to use. I would have never thought to do what you taught us to do.”

“When I first came to Rape Escape 1 and you said our strongest position is on our back, that would have been the last place I would have thought I wanted to be before I came here. Now I see how strong I am. I pushed you over – I knocked you over. I would have never thought about that, it was very cool. It’s an empowering thing.”

“I believe [the structure of the classes] brings you further along the process and leaves no holes in your escapes. It cleans up anything that is left open, it finishes everything off.”

“The first one [Level 1] gets you started and comfortable with the idea that somebody is on top of you and then the more you get used to dealing with that then it takes you full circle so there is no holes in the process.”

“Very simple. Not confusing. Simple enough for anyone to do. I think that’s what makes it so good, everything is so simple. You don’t have to remember 20 things, you only have to remember a few simple things to take you through everything [all the scenarios] and that’s what makes it so you know it’s so effective. You know it’s going to work, you believe it’s going to work. That’s the best part.”

“It’s simpler than karate, it’s not as complicated. You don’t have to explain it as much as karate. It keeps it simple, that’s what’s most important. That’s the thing, you can’t remember 20 things when you’re out there [on the street].”

“I like the simplicity. I really like it.”

“I feel with our society as it is nowadays you really have to know what you are doing….and I think this gives you a lot of practical things to work with.”

“I have also taken other self-defense classes at other schools and with city programs and to be honest with you, this is the only one I’ve really retained and keep coming back to.”

“I think [it’s easy to retain] because a lot of this is very practical -- the simplicity of it -- whereas other [self-defense courses] seem to be based on having very specific and intricate blocks and all sorts of things which are very difficult to do when you are in a situation. You won’t want to have to remember all of that.”

“I feel that if I had to use any of this, I could. No doubt about it. I feel confident with what I know and the tools you’ve given me and be effective.”

“I think the normal woman comes in feeling very intimidated…but half way through the class they are saying ‘I can do this, it’ not that difficult’. This is wonderful, this is great, I know longer feel intimidated.”

“It raises your confidence level and I am now very grateful and thankful that I now have tools I can use.”

“I want to thank you for the wonderful class on Sunday. I went home exhausted and feeling so much better knowing I knew so much more than I had a few hours earlier. All women and young girls should have this class. So I am sort of taking it upon myself to tell as many women as I can about your class. “
 

"I just received Tape #1 in the mail and I have to say WHOA!!! Just watching it once I feel I learned an immense amount....I tried one of the moves on my fiancé who was stunned to find out that he would have been severely injured in his sensitive parts before he could even think!!! I think you guys did all women a huge favor by giving us a way to even out our chances against men who are so much stronger than us. Thanks again!!!  PS: Feeling a little safer and more in control because of you!"  Sabine

"I had purchased the Rape Escape 1-3 videos for myself and my fiancée. I've purchased DOZENS of martial arts videos since I began martial arts. I must say that your videos are some of the finest in terms of production, information, presentation, and technique as well. What a great job! My fiancée teaches martial arts also, and we were both EXTREMELY impressed with the quality. You did an amazing job. Congrats and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors."  John

“WOW!! I am so impressed with Video 1!! I watched it twice, just to appreciate all the special effects and editing you incorporated. I also believe you've done a terrific job of providing very useful techniques, presented in ways that are easy to understand.”

"In my 20 years of Martial Arts training and 10 years of police work, I have seen many self-defense “systems.” Most of these systems are comprised of awareness training or complex martial arts moves. Brad Parker’s Rape Escape is different. Brad Parker takes a look at women’s self defense from a practical vantage point. Brad teaches simple techniques used on critical target areas, which gives the victim a better chance to escape. Many of the other self-defense systems I have examined are primarily a way for gym owners to draw in new clientele by praying on women’s fears. Brad has approached Rape Escape from the law enforcement side of his life and offered his knowledge and training to truly help and teach women. Brad does not pull any punches in his teaching. Many of the positions and scenarios that Brad uses are the same as I have seen in the sexual assaults that I have investigated. In today’s atmosphere of political correctness it is refreshing to have someone “tell you like it is!”

Detective Jonathan Pickett
Wheat Ridge Police Department/West Metro Drug Task Force

"Brad, I am glad to hear that [Rape Escape] Level 3 is out. I REALLY enjoyed the first two tapes. You present things well and I would like to issue you a THANK YOU for all of the information that you put out both on your tapes and your Web site."

Phillip Poe
World Il Do Kwan Federation International Hall of Fame

"I really like the Level 3 video (heck, I like them all). Level 3 explains the "hop" question that arose earlier and continues the excellent instruction and quality production that are the hallmarks of tapes 1 and 2. The three tape set is an excellent rape defense set--the best I've seen-- and I whole heartedly recommend them. Great job. "

Robert Orlando
Author
Martial Arts America


"I have just finished viewing your Rape Escape series for the second time. What a wonderful defensive tool you have provided for our friends and loved ones. I have been a Police Officer for 23 years and a martial artist for 25 years. I am a senior defensive tactics instructor at the Westchester County Police Academy, New York. I have instructed International, Federal, State and local law enforcement officers since 1980. I have also taught many woman's safety & self-defense programs for women age 12 to 70 years old. Your program is in-depth, comprehensive and coverers most any scenario a women could find herself in. More times than I care to recall I have interviewed both the victim and the predator in sexual assault cases and I can tell you that your approach, tactics and techniques are right on. You have addressed the real world and devised a credible and workable solution to a horrific crime. Great job!"
Sgt. Stephen Kardian
Senior Defensive Tactics Instructor
Westchester County Police Academy, N.Y.

“This is a good thing you've done! THANK YOU!”
Mary P.

“From what I viewed, I must say you are doing a good job as the techniques are so simple yet very effective. Many self defense and martial arts videos do not cover what you have in sexual assault and more amazing are the techniques.”

“My friend was surprised at how easy the techniques were and thanked me for the tape. Well the praise must go to you of course, I only searched the Web and came across your Web site. I too, am thankful for your service as such a system is non-existent at present.”

“Your tapes seem to be the first to introduce techniques in a compromising position in an assault. “