These are testimonials from real students at IMPACT Personal Safety of Colorado. We have kept some names anonymous per student requests.
IMPACT students say…
Life changing
Anthony, 21, Men's Basics Course
Anthony, 21, Men's Basics Course
The instructors were amazing
Jessi, 28, Women's Basics
Jessi, 28, Women's Basics
Really appreciate Jake and Nick’s work
Andy, 52, Men's Basics Course
Andy, 52, Men's Basics Course
Very eye opening
Wendy, 41, Workshop
Wendy, 41, Workshop
The class did an amazing job
Adam, 47, Men's Basics
Adam, 47, Men's Basics
I never knew I had this power in me
Lucy, 13, Teen Basics Course
Lucy, 13, Teen Basics Course
Very challenging and eye opening
Andrew, 35, Workshop
Andrew, 35, Workshop
The training was helpful
Frank, 47, Workshop
Frank, 47, Workshop
One of the most healing experiences
Chelsea, 27, Advanced Basics Course
Chelsea, 27, Advanced Basics Course
This work is so important
Dave, 44, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Dave, 44, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
I feel empowered and prepared to deal with situations when they arise
Anonymous, 32, Workshop
Anonymous, 32, Workshop
Thank you
Ann, 55, Workshop
Ann, 55, Workshop
So much more than self-defense
Anonymous, 42, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 42, Women's Basics
I feel more confident
Anonymous, 45, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 45, Women's Basics
Help to keep my family safe
Sheryl, 38, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Sheryl, 38, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
I feel stronger
Anonymous, 22, EMPOWERED School Workshop
Anonymous, 22, EMPOWERED School Workshop
Truly fantastic and exceeded my expectations
Kimberly, 44, Empowered Family
Kimberly, 44, Empowered Family
The most empowering experience of my life
Jessica, 33, Women's Basics
Jessica, 33, Women's Basics
A few basic techniques can make you feel empowered
Juanita, 44, Workshop
Juanita, 44, Workshop
Awesome
Keith, 59, Men's Basics Course
Keith, 59, Men's Basics Course
Amazing experience
Ian, 27, Men's Basics Course
Ian, 27, Men's Basics Course
I love you guys!
Gretel, 37, Women's Basics
Gretel, 37, Women's Basics
One of the hardest but very useful things I’ve done
Lee, 52, Women's Basics
Lee, 52, Women's Basics
Amazing experience
Cynthia, 45, Women's Basics
Cynthia, 45, Women's Basics
The family class provided the skills for personal safety
Tricia, Empowered Family, 43
Tricia, Empowered Family, 43
I loved it
Jeanette, 58, Women's Basics Course
Jeanette, 58, Women's Basics Course
I have told at least 20 people about the course
Sarah, Women's Basics
Sarah, Women's Basics
This class was crucial for building basic skills
Lauren, 26, Workshop
Lauren, 26, Workshop
Walk into a more powerful and confident version of yourself
Renee, 39, Advanced Basics Course
Renee, 39, Advanced Basics Course
Teaches you a lot about not fighting
Anonymous, 18, EMPOWERED School Workshop
Anonymous, 18, EMPOWERED School Workshop
This class was so much more than I ever thought it could be
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
If everyone knew about these tactics
Anonymous, 18, EMPOWERED School Workshop
Anonymous, 18, EMPOWERED School Workshop
The experience was deeply valuable
Sandra, 51, Women's Basics
Sandra, 51, Women's Basics
You can actually be better prepared to protect yourself and your family
Jason, 49, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Jason, 49, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
I love this work!
Anonymous, 47, Advanced Basics
Anonymous, 47, Advanced Basics
My hope is for every woman to experience this class
Lindsey, 28, Women's Basics Course
Lindsey, 28, Women's Basics Course
Incredible
Andrew, 18, Teen Basics Course
Andrew, 18, Teen Basics Course
Everyone should know about IMPACT
Rachel, 51, Women's Basics
Rachel, 51, Women's Basics
Amazing experience!
Kate, 27, Women's Basics
Kate, 27, Women's Basics
I feel safer
Diane, 63, Workshop
Diane, 63, Workshop
I felt so much more empowered and strong
Nicole, 28, Workshop
Nicole, 28, Workshop
Now I feel like I have many more options besides fear
Anonymous, 51, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 51, Women's Basics
Amazing
Kate, 27, Women's Basics Course
Kate, 27, Women's Basics Course
Skills necessary for any person to respond confidently to unexpected inappropriate situations
Sandy, 71, Women's Basics Course
Sandy, 71, Women's Basics Course
Excellent for attaining greater self-awareness
Torin, 20, Men's Basics Course
Torin, 20, Men's Basics Course
Before IMPACT, I was angry and looking for a fight
Rebecca, 23, Women's Basics Course
Rebecca, 23, Women's Basics Course
I was not sure what to expect
Sarah, 27, Women's Basics Course
Sarah, 27, Women's Basics Course
All women deserve to take this class
Jenny, 27, Women's Basics Course
Jenny, 27, Women's Basics Course
Effective coping, fighting and, most importantly, reporting skills
Johanna, 42, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Johanna, 42, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Thanks for teaching me
Anonymous, 20, EMPOWERED School Workshop
Anonymous, 20, EMPOWERED School Workshop
IMPACT has given me everything I needed to feel more confident
Anonymous, 30, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 30, Women's Basics
It was life changing
Anonymous, 45, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 45, Women's Basics
Thankful
Faith, 42, Advanced Basics Course
Faith, 42, Advanced Basics Course
This was a fantastic training
Niki, 30, Workshop
Niki, 30, Workshop
I just can’t sing the praises of IMPACT enough
Anya, 26, Women's Basics
Anya, 26, Women's Basics
It has most certainly permanently etched the skills into my mind and muscle memory
Wendy, 42, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Wendy, 42, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
This is experiential learning at its finest
Susan, 54, Women's Basics
Susan, 54, Women's Basics
I want every person I know to take this course
Jenny, Workshop, 28
Jenny, Workshop, 28
I am better at setting boundaries with people I love
Krista, 31, Women's Basics
Krista, 31, Women's Basics
I find myself sharing IMPACT with others
Anonymous, 52, Women's Basics Course
Anonymous, 52, Women's Basics Course
I am grateful for this experience
Jill, 33, Women's Basics
Jill, 33, Women's Basics
I feel I can make the world a better place
Martin, 26, Men's Basics Course
Martin, 26, Men's Basics Course
So many of my anxieties have been replaced with skills and techniques
Jocelyn, 26, Women's Basics
Jocelyn, 26, Women's Basics
I am able to move freely
Rebecca, 57, Advanced Basics Course
Rebecca, 57, Advanced Basics Course
I feel much more confident
Amanda, 26, EMPOWERED Workplace Training
Amanda, 26, EMPOWERED Workplace Training
Truly amazing
Anonymous, 44, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 44, Women's Basics
Helped me grow
Camille, 57, Women's Basics Course
Camille, 57, Women's Basics Course
I have featured its work multiple times
IMPACT’s classes are not simply self-defense. Nor are they just boundary-setting. Their courses are “boots on the ground” transformation at the deepest level, real-time. The Women’s Basics Course changed my life, allowing me to safely overcome deep-seated beliefs and fears that had me paralyzed in the aftermath of child sexual abuse. Through their work, I found my fight – my voice and choice inside my body – and that is why I will never stop promoting and sharing with anyone who will listen, the impact IMPACT has made on my life and in the Parillume community!
Lisa Foster, speaking engagement client
Lisa Foster, speaking engagement client
Great skills for men and women
Mike, 30, EMPOWERED Workplace Training
Mike, 30, EMPOWERED Workplace Training
The lessons learned in IMPACT will be used forever
Alexa, 27, Women's Basics
Alexa, 27, Women's Basics
Changed my life in so many ways
Ailish, 14, Teen Basics Course
Ailish, 14, Teen Basics Course
Great class
Sarah, 50, Empowered Family
Sarah, 50, Empowered Family
I have a new set of boundary setting skills
Kristi, 28, Workshop
Kristi, 28, Workshop
Feel very prepared to take on the world
Jyoti, 19, Teen Basics Course
Jyoti, 19, Teen Basics Course
Empowering
Amy, 47, Teen Basics
Amy, 47, Teen Basics
I have now found a voice within myself that I’ve always hoped to have
Sam, 34, Men's Basics
Sam, 34, Men's Basics
It was very powerful to have this experience
Beth, 36, Women's Basics
Beth, 36, Women's Basics
I am grateful
Anonymous, 39, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 39, Women's Basics
All of our traveling employees will get this training
Paul, 58, Workshop
Paul, 58, Workshop
I feel proud, strong and empowered
Sonja, 27, Women's Basics
Sonja, 27, Women's Basics
I believe, hope and wish every woman I know would and could take this class
Jenny, 27, Workshop
Jenny, 27, Workshop
The class changed my perspective and made me more confident
Katie, 27, Women's Basics
Katie, 27, Women's Basics
Good real life experience
Dave, 51, Empowered Family
Dave, 51, Empowered Family
The high energy, realistic simulations were effective
Jim, 43, Workshop
Jim, 43, Workshop
Absolutely worth the time and effort
Danise, 38, Empowered Troop Workshop
Danise, 38, Empowered Troop Workshop
I’m leaving empowered, confident and aware
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
I came into this class feeling afraid
Emma, 14, Teen Basics Course
Emma, 14, Teen Basics Course
Be brave!!
Frances, 40, Women's Basics
Frances, 40, Women's Basics
Worthwhile weekend
Stefan, 41, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
Stefan, 41, EMPOWERED Family Workshop
One of the best classes I have taken
Kim, 48, Women's Basics Course
Kim, 48, Women's Basics Course
I feel much more empowered
Shelly, 40, Women's Basics
Shelly, 40, Women's Basics
I can now be the woman I am meant to be
Alyssa, 21, Women's Basics Course
Alyssa, 21, Women's Basics Course
Learn how to take your power back
Anonymous, 38, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 38, Women's Basics
IMPACT has such a beautiful way of helping to raise my confidence
Sarah, 38, Advanced Basics Course
Sarah, 38, Advanced Basics Course
Makes me feel much safer in everyday life
Rachel, 15, Teen Basics Course
Rachel, 15, Teen Basics Course
I can combine my mind and my physical strength
Wendy, 16, Teen Basics Course
Wendy, 16, Teen Basics Course
I now know I can defend myself
Dominic, 36, Men's Basics Course
Dominic, 36, Men's Basics Course
Thank you, IMPACT!!!
Dave, 42, Workshop
Dave, 42, Workshop
I am so grateful for IMPACT
Anonymous, 44, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 44, Women's Basics
I hear the voice within saying “no” loudly
Sandra, 51, Women's Basics Course
Sandra, 51, Women's Basics Course
I’ve developed the skills to move through the world safely
Anonymous, 28, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 28, Women's Basics
Every woman should feel empowered
Grace, 13, Teen Basics Course
Grace, 13, Teen Basics Course
My line to cross was moved back
Peter, 54, Workshop
Peter, 54, Workshop
I really appreciated the information
Adam, 27, Workshop
Adam, 27, Workshop
I’ve come a long way since the day I walked into class
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 29, Women's Basics
I feel 100 percent more confident
Anonymous, 31, Women's Basics
Anonymous, 31, Women's Basics
This class has made me more confident
Vivien, 13, Teen Basics Course
Vivien, 13, Teen Basics Course
Excellent
Joan, 62, Workshop
Joan, 62, Workshop