STORMS OF DEFENSE
STORMS OF DEFENSE - THE MOVEMENT
Storms of Defense is a self-defense class to teach women to protect themselves in this dangerous world. LaVeta Cameron, also known as Lady Ninja Storm, is the founder of the school that is based on her martial arts training since the age of eleven (11). She wants to show people, particularly women and children, how to use skilled techniques to get out of, and survive, harmful physical attacks with open hand combat and weapons.
Mission
Storms of Defense was birthed from Lady Ninja Storm’s desire for women to be empowered—to know that they can be feminine and fun, yet fierce, by possessing the capability and skills of self-defense.
“The STORM within only releases when defending oneself.”
~Lady Ninja Storm
Vision
Storms of Defense’s vision is to teach women, young and old, how to defend themselves from physical attacks by building their confidence, making them aware of their surroundings, and preparing them for the attack that they don’t see coming.
STORMS OF DEFENSE RED LIGHT FUNDRAISER CLASSES
Fundraiser Self-Defense Classes
During pre-production of RED LIGHT, Storms of Defense held self-defense fundraiser classes to simultaneously bring in funds for the film and teach people basic level self-defense techniques. Some of the Cast and Crew of the movie attended along with their family and friends to learn how to protect themselves. Storms of Defense instructors, LaVeta Cameron (Lady Ninja Storm), Alfonso Robinson (Hurricane), and Alfonso Robinson, Jr. (Tsunami) were there to assist, in addition to Dr. Timothy R. Robinson of Black Lion Fighting Systems from which Storms of Defense stems, and fellow instructors Malik R. Meaux and Angela Smith.
The participants walked away with more knowledge, a different mindset on safety and awareness as they were educated on defense and the principles of safety. They were taught the three (3) options when under attack: Flight, Freeze, or Fight.
When possible, we advise you to take flight, to evade, and remove yourself from the situation. However, when that is not an option, fighting is your best bet on survival. If you freeze and do nothing at all, the chances that you will become a victim are higher.
CODE RED LIGHT
In real life among the Cast and Crew, the term "red light" has become the code phrase to remind each other to be safe, or to not put themselves in certain situations that could possibly lead them to become victims of human trafficking. For example, whenever they see a van, they always say, "red light," to each other as a warning.
WATCH YOUR DRINK
Be careful when you are out in public having fun. Sometimes women, and even men, have been known to be drugged by having narcotics slipped into their drinks. They are taken advantage of, easily becoming vulnerable to harmful situations that can lead to human trafficking, rape, or even murder.
KEEP CHILDREN SAFE
Watch over your children closely. Traffickers come in all forms and may be people that you know personally. It is a harsh reality that you may not want to think about but you can never be too careful. Traffickers will try to lure your children because they seem nice and comfortable being with them. You must always be your children's biggest advocate and keep them safe at all times.
SAFETY IN NUMBERS
When you are carpooling and you are dropping someone off, it is good to wait until they not only get to their door, but also inside before pulling off. You never know if someone may sneak up behind them and they need your help. There is power and safety in numbers, so be careful going out alone and always be alert and conscious of your surroundings. Let's help keep each other safe.
Ride Share Safety
Check the vehicle’s license plate to confirm it is the same one listed on your app. Here are a few safety tips:
AS A PASSENGER:
- Check the vehicle’s license plate to confirm it is the same one listed on your app
- Make sure the vehicle is the right make/model/color that is on your app for your pick up
- Ask the driver who he/she is picking up
- Ask the driver what his/her name is and make sure his/her face matches the picture on your app
- Ask the driver to confirm the drop off location
- Never volunteer any of this information first; let the driver provide the answers to the questions
- Wear your seatbelt once you are safely inside the vehicle
- Follow along with the GPS on your app to make sure the driver is going in the right direction and ask questions if you think he/she is not
- Keep your phone charged and ready in case you need to make an emergency call or send an emergency text
- Always be aware of your surroundings and those that are going in and out of the vehicle if you have chosen to share your ride with other passengers along the way
AS A DRIVER:
- Keep doors locked at all times until you are ready to let passengers in or out of your vehicle
- Crack the window some to ask the passenger his/her name
- Ask the passenger to confirm their drop off location
- If a picture is available, make sure it is the passenger you are picking up
- If someone called a Lyft or Uber ride for another person, ask the passenger to confirm the name on the account
- Leave these questions open ended for the passenger to answer before he/she enters your vehicle
- Be aware of your surroundings, both inside & outside of your vehicle
