W.A.S.P
WOMEN'S AWARENESS & SELF PROTECTION
AWARENESS. CONFIDENCE. PREPARATION
Practical women's personal-safety training designed to develop awareness, confidence, preparedness, and practical self-protection skills for everyday life.
CLUB DEL TORO • RANCHO SAHUARITA
EVERY MONDAY • 7 PM
BEGINNING OCTOBER 12, 2026
MORE THAN SELF-DEFENSE
W.A.S.P. is about more than learning physical techniques. It is about developing awareness, understanding situations, making informed decisions, and building confidence in your own abilities.
Through practical instruction and continued training, participants develop skills in recognizing potential risks, establishing boundaries, avoiding unnecessary confrontation, and responding appropriately when situations become threatening.
The focus is on personal empowerment, preparedness, and the confidence to make decisions and take action when it matters.
AWARENESS
PREVENTION
RESPONSE
BOUNDARIES
Recognize environmental and
behavioral cues that may indicate
a developing problem.
Learn how awareness, positioning, communication, and sound decisions can reduce risk.
Develop confidence in communicating clearly and maintaining personal boundaries.
Understand appropriate options and simple, effective principles when prevention isn't enough.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE TRAINING
W.A.S.P. is led by Dai-Shihan David Petersmarck, founder and head instructor of the Shuhari Dojo. With over four decades of martial arts training and a professional background in law enforcement, hostage rescue, security operations, and dignitary protection, David brings extensive experience in awareness, personal safety, and decision-making under pressure.
This experience informs an approach to training that emphasizes awareness, sound judgment, personal responsibility, and practical preparation. The focus is on developing skills and confidence that participants can carry into everyday life.
BRING W.A.S.P TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Bring practical, empowering personal-safety training to your business, school, community organization, or private group. Programs can be tailored to your participants, environment, and training objectives.
Businesses and Corporations
Community Organizations
BRING A W.A.S.P SEMINAR
TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Women's Groups
Schools & Educational Organizations
We will work with you to create and informative, practical, and empowering seminar tailored to your group's needs.
Churches & Faith-Based Groups
Professional & Civic Organizations
Private Groups (friends, families, teams)
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