I've been telling my female neighbors about your class. The tactics and thought processes you discuss are so invaluable, I describe your class as empowering individuals for city living by filling in the gap between what people may think is common sense, and that unwanted situation of using physical self defense. The gap in between the two is larger than people realize, and your class provides ways to avoid that most unpleasant physical situation.

- Debby Z, DTLA resident

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As the father of two teenage girls in a large city, one of my biggest challenges is how to balance their desire to explore with a caution while they travel and visit other neighborhoods. As any urban resident knows, the key to being safe is knowing what to look for as you move about the city. However, teaching those skills to teens without frightening them can be difficult. Attending Asphalt Anthropology was a godsend.

In just a short time, my daughters got the opportunity to learn simple strategies to recognize activity around them, how to asses potential threats, and move with confidence in our community. When we are together,  we’ll play Asphalt Anthropology bingo and try to spot potential hazardous situations in the street.

Far from being scary, Beverly’s course has made them feel empowered and confident.

And its given me confidence that they will make smart choices for their safety in the future especially as they prepare to head off to college.

-    Scott Moe

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So much of the self-defense and 2A community is "macho" men instructing people on how to be a hero in unrealistic scenarios. It completely neglects the everyday situations people are likely to encounter. I love that you are speaking to that.

- Elise M.

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I use the "magic elbow" almost everyday at least once! It's amazing how effective this simple tool is in an urban setting. Thanks for that. Also, your teachings have made me more aware of my surroundings in a different manner than I was previously. I was always aware but now I notice people and situations in a more predictive way. I liked, also, that your seminar isn't about fear but instead about the sociology of human interaction. That's how I've been explaining it to people that have asked about it.

- Roger Gendron, DTLA resident

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Beverly’s courses are amazing! I’ve trained in multiple styles of martial arts, yet nothing has empowered me like her classes. Beverly is compassionate in her approach when teaching her students how to recognize threats and teaches in a way that doesn’t stoke unnecessary fears. This knowledge is potentially life saving, especially for marginalized people. As a neighborhood council representative and safe streets advocate, I hope all of my stakeholders get the opportunity to learn what I have from Beverly.

-Adriane Hoff

At-Large Representative and Chair of the Sustainability & Beatification Committee of Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council; Steering Committee, Streets For All

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There's so much gold packed into this class that it's amazing how easy Beverly makes it to understand. You could see people's minds being blown as she unpacks the situations that everyone's found themselves in at one point or another.

- Stephanie S.

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Beverly has tapped into a whole new way to think about personal safety. It's an approach accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, size or physical training. Truly eye-opening and worth every minute of insight she has to share.

- Elizabeth O.