Mary Brandl &
BPS Communications

Scenarios for Managing Zones of Contention:

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Learn To:

  • Deal with Conflict, Confrontation and Stress
  • De-escalate Threats of Violence
  • Develop Strategies for Personal Safety and Self Defense

Video clip previews from
"Scenarios in Self-Defense"

Eye Contact (1.5 minutes)
Body Language (1.5 minutes)
Make a strong base (2 minutes)

(Requires Windows Media player)


About Us
DVD's, Videos & Books
Workshop & Course Descriptions
Article: Fear and Panic
Article: Effective Self Defense in a Short Format
NCASA FAQ/Guidelines for Choosing A Self Defense Program
Local Calendar of Courses & Workshops
Contacting BPS Communications
Links of Interest


To order our videos or books:
  1. Print out the order form (Order Form )
    and mail it to the address on the form.

  2. Online sales of our videos and DVD's are handled by E/B Productions.
    For more information on how to order: Scenarios in Self-Defense product page
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Mary Brandl & BPS Communications

Phone: 1-800-365-4BPS (365-4277)  In Minneapolis/ St. Paul: 612-729-4621