Parent Testimony

How this course helped me empower my son with self-protection skills


Find out why this mom is such a fan of the "play It safe Defense" curriculumn. Talking to your children about bullies, strangers and appropriate touch can be overwhelming. This mom says she now knows what to say and how to coach her son. You can learn these same skills during this course and empower your children.


Your Instructor


Tracie Arlington
Tracie Arlington

In 2003 Tracie Arlington, a mother of two and a black belt in Taekwondo realized there was a need for self defense training for women and children that were not in the martial arts. So PlayItSafeDefense was born!

Tracie is a strong advocate of child safety and self defense training. As a child empowerment coach, Tracie has been called the "Kid Whisperer." Her specialty is friendship drama and conflict resolution.

She has been teaching self defense since 1998, and is a certified national instructor for the Women’s Self Defense Institute.Tracie has taught hundreds of thousands of children, teens and women through Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, teen groups, colleges, high schools, local businesses, school assemblies and after-school programs. She has been a guest on Dr. Phil, The DOCTORS TV, and the Dr. Phil in the Blanks podcast. Play It Defense is looking for Licensees outside of San Diego County: https://www.playitsafedefense.com/licensees/


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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