Active Shooter Training

Taught by: Goeroe Silvia Smart, Wednesday, August 17th 6-8pm.

This class is open to all Seven Star students and is sponsored by Seven Star's Steering Committee. This workshop will consist of one hour of Zoom instruction (6-7pm) followed by one hour of practical exercises. We will set up a projector at the Kwoon so we can take the Zoom class together and then practice exercises in the second hour.

About this Workshop

Active Shooter Training increases awareness, enhance preparedness, and keeps your people safe. From Columbine to the Clackamas Town Center, Sandy Hook and Umpqua Community College, the FBI reports Active Shooter incidents are on the rise. Training for such a situation, one of the worst case scenarios imaginable is important because knowing what to do and making fast decisions save lives.

Workshop Material

BACKGROUND & HISTORY: Learn about Active Shooter Incidents in the US which put our current day situation in context. Time for questions and discussion give your team the space to process our changing landscape. ~ Knowledge is Power!

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT: Learn the specifics about the strategic response developed by the FBI. This allows your team to breathe a little more freely knowing they have the most up-to-date information to survive an active shooter situation. ~ Be Decisive!

HANDS-ON PRACTICE: Hitting pads provides a much needed release after a presentation about this topic. Preparation and planning give your staff courage and mean they’ve got what it takes to keep a steady heartbeat and a clear head in any situation. ~ Peace of Mind!

About Silvia Smart

Silvia Smart is a Nationally recognized sixth degree black belt, with over three decades of teaching and training. She is the owner and head instructor for “Naga Martial Arts & Self Defense.” She holds a Master’s Degree in Education, with a focus on special needs. She is certified by the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation, and serves as an Empowerment Self Defense instructor. In 2020, The Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors inducted Silvia into their Hall of Fame. Silvia is the creator and host of two podcasts: The Empowerment Podcast by Naga, and The Power Up Kids Self Defense Podcast. Specifically she teaches martial arts, self defense, de-escalation, bystander intervention training, active shooter survival, and meditation. Furthermore, Silvia works with many companies like Nike, The FBI, and Genentech, to name a few. A dynamic high energy teacher, Silvia’s talents and passion touch countless lives and make our world better. https://nagacommunity.com