Why R.E.A.C.T.?
Hiring R.E.A.C.T can generate an increase in your revenue
We notice a significant impact in participants who attend our talks or seminars.
Their feelings of confidence are evident in the way they walk and carry themselves. Building a sense of confidence and strong self esteem is very important during R.E.A.C.T. seminars. When participants feel confident it translates directly to feeling safe in the work place, at home and during times when commuting to and from work. Having employees who feel safe at work decreases the occurrences of absenteeism and tardiness, brings about a more stress free environment at work and therefore the general well being and camaraderie of the company increases, directly affecting your bottom line.
BENEFITS:
Decreases stress by building confidence.
Teaches participants how to anticipate potential problems both in the work place and outside.
Teaches participants how to avoid the possibility of a violent confrontation.
Teaches participants how to deescalate the possibility of violence by negotiation.
Teaches participants how to increase their awareness of their surroundings.
Uses simple and effective concepts that are easy to learn and duplicate.
Self Defense training builds camaraderie and has more benefits than a team building activity.
Employees feel energized and inspired by a boost to their self esteem.
Self Defense training is potentially life saving and should be included in addition to CPR and first aid.
Group self defense training in the work place can decrease the incidence of work place violence and sexual harassment.
R.E.A.C.T. Seminars increase the morale of employees.
Companies that host a REACT talk or seminar could reduce workplace violence and avoid the costly aftermath of a violent incident.
Hiring R.E.A.C.T could be the best safety and financial decision your company makes.
r.e.a.c.t. lEADERSHIP
Linda Hanson
Owner, CEO of R.E.A.C.T.
Born in England, Linda began her Martial Arts journey in 1978, under the instruction of Keinosuke Enoeda, the Chief Instructor in the United Kingdom for the Japanese Karate Association. After immigrating to the United States in 1984 she has continued studying with some of the best Martial artists including Terry Bryan of the American Black Belt Association. She holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shorin Kempo from Master Bryan and the title of Kyoshi. She has competed extensively internationally winning gold medals at the British All Styles, The Pan American Martial Arts Games, and many more.
Linda spent 2 years at the Chichester College Of Technology in the UK to earn her N.N.E.B. a highly coveted degree in England covering child psychology, child care, sociology, and child development. She became a Nanny and enjoyed many years teaching and caring for children, including the children of Ron Howard and Caroline Kennedy.
After moving to Missouri in 1996 Linda decided to pursue her desire to begin teaching Martial Arts and began teaching through the YMCA organization, which she did for 15 years in 4 different YMCA locations. In 2011 she opened a dojo in Lee's Summit MO and due to its success Linda relocated Tamashii Black Belt Academy in 2015 to a larger 3,800 sqft location and ran an array of unique programs including TASK (Tamashii After School Karate) and Adaptive Martial Arts for students with Special Needs.
Inspiring participants to face their fears and complete the training is incredibly empowering for them.
Children’s, teenagers’, women’s and men’s self defense.
Linda has always had a passion for teaching self-defense to children, teenagers, women, and men. She hosted seminars at her dojo on a regular basis.
During a particularly frightening time in Kansas City when a man was attacking women in the Waldo District, Linda hosted ongoing seminars for the YMCA.
She taught hundreds of people and was featured on all the local news stations in an attempt to increase the awareness and safety of women.
