Verbal Judo

Archives - Guest Book entries written prior to 2002.

Name:: Jack kardonis
Email:: Lijashiba@cs.com
Date:: 11 Sep 2001

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Mike...Your class was great. I enjoyed it and of course I am using it at home too. My wife is taking your card and giving it to the educational specialist. I hope you hear from her soon .I will definately look forward to being in your class again. It was a great learning experience and a hell of allot of fun as well. Thanks

Name:: Charles Jenkins
Email:: charliej3@aol.com
Date:: 23 Aug 2001

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Do you have any training sessions in California or on the West Coast. Are there any recommended text. Charles Jenkins

Name:: Deborah Forsline
Email:: deborah_forsline@ceo.cudenver.edu
Date:: 20 Apr 2001

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I am seeking training

Name:: http://www.galeon.com/judoaragones/soremade.htm
Email:: http://www.galeon.com/judoaragones/soremade.htm
Date:: 12 Apr 2001

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http://www.galeon.com/judoaragones/soremade.htm

Name:: Nacomi Bissonnette
Email:: nacomi2001@yahoo.com
Date:: 09 Apr 2001

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I am very impressed with all you have here. Leo came to my school (Willow Street Vo-Tech) in Lancaster, PA. I was overwhelmed with his performance, the only things is that I cannot find his web site.

Name:: Barbara
Email:: PENGUINRUNNER@PRODIGY.NET
Date:: 30 Mar 2001

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This is the best training course I have had as a Court Officer. Everything offered was doable. Mr. Manley presented the material in a manner tailored for our branch of Law Enforcement and made it clear how useful the principles of Verbal Judo are. Thank you.

Name:: Eric Moore
Email:: Tigers612@aol.com
Date:: 29 Mar 2001

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Mike, I have to be honest, I was unsure as to what this course was going to consist of, and I was not looking forward to class. This course changed my whole attitude towards the way I view the public and the way I had perceived the public looked at me. I found the class refreshing and very informative. I highly recommend it to anyone who has to deal with people on a daily.

Name:: woih
Email:: QueT333@aol.com
Date:: 28 Mar 2001

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I would like to see a pic of the monkey

Name:: Jackie Ochs-Gregory
Email:: ochsgregory@netscape.net
Date:: 28 Mar 2001

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I'd like to say something to Leo Mudd. I'm an 8th grade student down at Marticville Middle School, and I don't know if you remember but you gave a speech at our school on March 28th. I was really moved by your speech and it made me think. I don't smoke or do anything like that but i just wanted to say good job because it was i really nice speech. Thanks for everything!

Name:: LISA SHOCKLEY
Email:: KUNTRYBUM@HOTMAIL
Date:: 14 Mar 2001

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I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD EMAIL ME ANY UPCOMING VERBAL JUDO TRAINING SESSION YOU WILL BE HOSTING IN THE CLEVELAND, OHIO AREA. THANK YOU

Name:: Jason Smith
Email:: jsmith@missourivalleypolice.com
Date:: 19 Feb 2001

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Mike- Enjoyed your course in Sioux City allot. Thanks for the great presentation, I am looking forward to teaching Verbal Judo to other officers, it is one of the greatest programs I have ever seen in my 12 years in law enforcement.

Chief

Name:: Chad Sheehan
Email:: Sheebak9@aol.com
Date:: 18 Feb 2001

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The five day instructor course I recently attended was perhaps the best officer safety/survival course I've attended in my 7 years in law enforcement. The course gives officers an easy way to communicate and be professional with even the most difficult members of our society. The way we communicate everyday, affects our safety. Thanks Mike, for a very informative and entertaining course.

Name:: Scott Hatting
Email:: MHAT734272
Date:: 17 Feb 2001

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I just attended your five day instructor course here in Sioux City and I was very impressed. Although I felt this course was more geared towards the uniform patrol officer, I found many excellent tools that I can use as a Detective here in S.C. With the Regional Training Center here in S.C., I've been able to attend a number different schools, but without a doubt, I found yours to be the most beneficial. I have already used some of the Katas here at home in my personal life and found that they really do work. Being able to stay in control and not lose my cool has helped me to realize that a lot more can be accomplished a lot quicker and safer. Thanks Mike, excellent school. WOOSHA!!

Thank you,

Scott Hatting

Name:: Al Condello
Email:: 646-00018-59@msn.com
Date:: 17 Feb 2001

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I am a PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry Forest Patrolman and council those responsible for causing forest fires.

I sometime need to take a Statement and want to be prepared in case of tempers flaring up. I would like to learn more on how I can protect myself from bodily harm as well as maintain a good rapport with the citizen. If possible defuse any confusion or anger and make that person open to me as an individual.

I look forward to talking to you soon. My work phone number is 610-582-9660. Fax 610-582-9692.

Name:: Roberto Ortiz
Email:: rortiz01@rochester.rr.com
Date:: 11 Feb 2001

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Mike, I was left impressed with the VJ presentation in Monroe County for court deputies. I was impressed with the common sense approach of VJ. and how it can be used in different situations. Again thanks for a great learning experience. Roberto

Name:: Mike Aquilina
Email:: Slaze40@msn.com
Date:: 04 Feb 2001

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Mike, I was very impressed with the subject matter as well as your dynamic presentation. I attended your class on 2-3-01 for the Monroe County Sheriffs Office and have no doubt that I will employ these new skills in my daily work , as well as at home with my kids. Thanks again

Name:: John Taddonio
Email:: jrt3833@hotmail.com
Date:: 03 Feb 2001

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Enjoyed your presentation to MSCO on 2-3-01. Your enthusiastic delivery was enjoyable. It was nice to see techniques that take officers years to develop be presented in a clear and concise manner. A benefit to all personally AND professionally. Thanks Mike!

Name:: GOLDFINE
Email:: DRB1078@AOL.COM
Date:: 02 Feb 2001

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I ARRIVED AT CLASS EXPECTING VERBAL MANURE. I AM DELIGHTED TO REPORT THAT RARELY HAVE I BEEN SO WRONG!! THE COURSE WAS LOADED WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION AND PRESENTED IN AN INTERESTING AND EASY TO FOLLOW FASHION. THANK YOU.

Name:: Gerald M,Vance
Email:: ChaplainJerryVance@excite.com
Date:: 29 Jan 2001

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I received my tape in the mail today. Thank you for the express service. I've been glued to my chair for the past two hours. This is perhaps the single greatest training resource I have ever seen. I can hardly wait to show it to my security-enforcement class in the morning at the Salem International University. The only disappointment I have is that the tape does not include the 8 Step and 5 step procedures that were mentioned during the primary intro. Thanks once again. Sincerely, Chaplain Jerry Vance

Name:: Raymond G. Brown
Email:: TheBatMan@worldnet.att.net
Date:: 18 Dec 2000

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Hi Mike Thanks again for teaching my staff. (Parks Enforcement Patrol) Ray

Name:: Paul FOSTER
Email:: fos72@hotmail.com.au
Date:: 18 Dec 2000

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I am reading your book an feel that you should come to Australia and teach verbal judo to Police services in our country. Thanks for opening my eyes to how to really talk to people. I have only been on the road as a Queensland Police Officer for 5 months and feel that the ideas mentioned in the book will help me be a more professional officer over time. I hope to read the other books on this great tool. So come to Australia and teach your skills to us. Thank you. Paul Foster

Name:: MAJOR DAN TARANTINO
Email:: DTARANTI@COURTS.STATE.NY.US
Date:: 13 Dec 2000

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The course was one of the very few courses that I've taken that kept my interest for the entire session. I strongly recommend this course for all law enforcement agencies.

Name:: Wayne S.
Email:: WStud47637@aol.com
Date:: 12 Dec 2000

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I attended your Court Officers lecture on 12-12-00 at N.I.T in Central Islip N.Y and found it very informative. The best thing about your coarse is that it can be applied to any person to person encounter in life not just at your job.

Name:: Larry Cook
Email:: Badgolfer78
Date:: 07 Dec 2000

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I would like to say that this was one of the most interesting courses I have ever attended in my 30 years of working. It was direct and to the point and could help anyone in his business as well as personal life. I thank Mr. Manley for a very interesting two days.

Name:: Dr. Cecil Wingo
Email:: cwingo@computron.net
Date:: 28 Nov 2000

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Great page! At some future date would like to investigate your semantic venture for self improvement. I am 71 year old Forensic Analyst ( Medical Trauma) and 50 year police officer. Seen many times that a nice word available could have saved knots on my head.

Name:: Donald Frost
Email:: Donald.Frost@dot.state.fl.us.
Date:: 20 Nov 2000

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Name:: Martin Bregg
Email:: breggma@cpcs.k12.ny.us
Date:: 06 Nov 2000

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Verbal Judo,

Nice website but what is the cost of a 1 or 2 day workshop for a school system.

Martin

Name:: Mike
Email:: mixedmartialart@hotmail.com
Date:: 16 Oct 2000

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Great website. Judo is a fantastic martial art and I'm glad to see it being used verbally. You are most welcome to visit my website and say hello on the message board. http://www.mixedmartialart.com Keep up the good work.

Mike

Name:: Brian R
Email:: BZone14@aol.com
Date:: 10 Oct 2000

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Dear Mike, I enjoyed your lecture in verbal judo. I have always said that you can call someone a "jackass" and if you say it right, people will be thanking you for the compliment. Your class proved to me just how far you can get by talking. Let's face it, "verbal interaction" is always better than "physical interaction." Glad to see a fellow Staten Islander doing something so worthwhile.

Name:: Tracy Maloy
Email:: Traygo@aol.com
Date:: 10 Oct 2000

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I enjoyed the information. You spoke to my class which were court officers on Oct.10. I think the class should be two days. I wanted to see us role play to try utilize the information. I plan to call my daughter's junior high school and try to get them interested in having you come and speak to the kids. In any case, keep up the good work.

Name:: Tuesday L. Grimes
Email:: antues@hotmail.com
Date:: 10 Oct 2000

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I found your lecture today very informative and enlightening. I never really knew there were ways to diffuse a tense situation without eventually resorting to force. I plan to use the techniques I learned not only in my professional life, but in my personal life as well. Thank you for your time and attention today. P.S. I was the person today in the Court Officers Academy who was happy with my salary. Thank you again for the helpful and life saving techniques.

Name:: Kathy Marquette
Email:: kathymarquette@netscape.net
Date:: 02 Oct 2000

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I took your class at FCC Allenwood, PA, and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a great class, certainly one of the best training classes I've had in the 7 years I've been with the Bureau. I'm really hoping that they make this a mandatory class for all to take, because many people at Allenwood could really benefit from this class. Great job!!!!

Name:: Mark James
Email:: jamesie1@ptd.net
Date:: 01 Oct 2000

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Mike, Just to let you and everyone else know, I have been employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for approx. 12 years and had numerous amounts of all sorts of training throughout my career. Your Verbal Judo training was by far the most useful training I have ever received. I was able to apply it to my work routine almost immediately and use it frequently on and off the job. I also work a second job as a bartender and it really comes in handy there. Keep up the good work!!!!!

Mark James, Correctional Counselor FCC Allenwood, Pa.

Name:: Mark James
Email:
Date:: 01 Oct 2000

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Name:: Lt. Brian LeBere
Email:: yogibere@yahoo.com
Date:: 16 Sep 2000

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Mike, I came to your 5 day class somewhat skeptical about getting my guys to accept this when I got back from training. But I found that this may well be the most important training a Police Officer can receive. This should be mandatory training for all officers and new recruits.

Thank you for the time and energy you put into our class.

Name:: Rebecca D'Annunzio
Email:: rlda@visuallink.com
Date:: 09 Sep 2000

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Your two day class was NOT long enough! I have only had one other "teacher" that taught me as much in as little time. Thank you.

Name:: P.O. Christopher Price
Email:: cjprice118@hotmail.com
Date:: 23 Aug 2000

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Just had your class August 22, 2000 at SUNY Cobleskill, Thought I was an excellent P.O. before your course, well Guess again, you class will make me excel in ways I never thought possible...Your an asset to any organization that allows you to present this course!! I'm already in touch with the "powers that be" to get you and/or your organization to have your course at our Police Department for the entire membership. thanks again for assisting me to be a better Police Officer.

Name:: Michael Santulli
Email:: santulma@cobleskill.edu
Date:: 23 Aug 2000

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Mike, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. The manner in which you related the Verbal Judo philosophy will go a long way in helping me in my day to day duties and home life too.

Name:: Jim Turner
Email:: James.J.Turner@USDOJ.gov
Date:: 23 Aug 2000

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I took your course in advance training in Artesia, NM, and I am currently putting a training program together here in Chicago. I was looking at Verbal Judo as on of our courses. I will be in contact to get specifics on costs, class size, etc

Name:: Jim
Email:: buba7393@aol.com
Date:: 16 Aug 2000

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Great Site,

Name:: Tim Scott
Email:: tascott@home.com
Date:: 27 Jul 2000

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Mike, Thanks for the great presentation you made to the Liquor Control Agents in Connecticut. Your class is packed with the knowledge everyone needs when dealing with other people. In our line of work, we often interact with people who are not "at their best" and the tools you provide can only make our lives easier, both here and at home.

Name:: Barret Vonderhaar
Email:: BarretVon@aol.com
Date:: 19 Jul 2000

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Name:: Al Ortiz
Email:: al1471@aol.com
Date:: 30 Jun 2000

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I would like to thank Mr. Manley and Mr. Larocca for finding time in their busy schedule to come over to the Court Officer Academy on Thursday, and give us the lecture on Verbal Judo. I found it to be very interesting and well informative. I am sure this will prove helpful in my career as a Court Officer as well as a husband and who knows maybe someday a father. Thanks again.

Name:: Carolyn Robinson
Email:: carolrobioscie@netzero. net
Date:: 29 Jun 2000

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Today I took the verbal Judo Course. I found the class to be very helpful. I will take the information I learned today and apply it to every aspect of my life. I am looking forward to using my new skills at enhancing relationships, being a even better parent and an effective Court Officer. Carolyn Robinson

Name:: Ca
Email:
Date:: 29 Jun 2000

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Name:: CLIFTON BRYANT
Email:: CBS825@AOL.COM
Date:: 21 Jun 2000

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I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO THANK MR. MANLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART VERBAL JUDO SEMINAR I HAVE FOUND THE CLASS TO BE FILLED WITH MANY GOLDEN NUGGETS WHICH CAN BE USED IN EVERY PART OF MY LIFE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY IF THERE ARE OTHER CLASSES OR IF YOU HOLD CLASSES AT YOUR INSTITUTE , I WOULD TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN ATTENDING IT . THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A JOB WELL DONE....CLIFF

Name:: K.M. Frame
Email:: kframe@co.flathead.mt.us
Date:: 06 May 2000

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Having you present a training session at our agency was, fun, refreshing and enabling. Looking forward to a another session perhaps next year. Thank you

Name:: Richard Rockburn
Email:: rokko@mpinet.net
Date:: 24 Apr 2000

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I think your web site is done very well. I'm in one of the classes right now. I have been in the martial arts for 37 years, so I think your course is very informative, accurate and applicable.

Name:: Sandy Prokop
Email:: rangerprokop@hotmail.com
Date:: 22 Apr 2000

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Have heard so many good things about your course. Have not had the opportunity to attend as of yet, but did order your books. thanks for offering such a wonderful tool to the law enforcement community. -Sandy

Name:: Russ Whitaker
Email:: rgw73@yahoo.com
Date:: 17 Apr 2000

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I have read your book "The Gentle Art of Persuasion" and it has been very beneficial. I am currently in the police academy. However, thus far the teachings have been more valuable in my personal life. It has also made me a more observant listener.

Name:: Ben Bellafiore
Email:: bbella6296
Date:: 14 Apr 2000

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Hi mike took your class on 3/31/00 at the Nassau county courts. the best class I had in a very long time. The class was excellent. I highly recommend it to anybody who deals with the public. WOOSHA

Name:: C/O Kevin Dauernheim
Email:: PMVideo1@aol.com
Date:: 31 Mar 2000

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Hi Mike. I took your class today, 3-31-2000 in Nassau County Court. I thought it was the best and the most important piece of training I've received to date! Thank You again.

Name:: DOUGLAS VINCENT
Email:: dovince@attglobal.net
Date:: 21 Mar 2000

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I would like to give Mike Manley's presentation to the Social Security employees on 3-20-00 a "RAVE REVIEW". Your knowledge and insight along with your personal life experience lends great credibility to your presentation. I have been to many conferences and training sessions, I typically conclude that a memo would have been just as effective. The Verbal Judo session caused me to critically evaluate my professional conduct and conclude that I can do much better. It is my opinion that anyone who attends this program will leave a better person both personally and professionally.

Thank you

Name:: Joseph Cuiule
Email:: jvcamc@netzero.com
Date:: 18 Mar 2000

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I thought your class for Social Security employees was great. Thanks

Name:: A J Calabrese
Email:: othernj@yahoo.com
Date:: 16 Mar 2000

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I enjoyed the seminar you gave Mike at the Sarnoff Library on 03/15/00 for SSA employees. I found it useful, so useful in fact I put its principals to work immediately this day, 03/16/00.

I especially appreciate that it taught me to counter hysteria and potential violence with peaceful disassociation and kindness.

Take care.

Name:: debbie lewis-brindley
Email:: d.lewis-brindley@herts.ac.uk
Date:: 09 Mar 2000

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useful idea as basis for care in some health care situations. Interested to know if there is further reading material available

Name:: debbie lewis-brindley
Email:: d.lewis-brindley@herts.ac.uk
Date:: 09 Mar 2000

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useful idea as basis for care in some health care situations. Interested to know if there is further reading material available

Name:: Pete D'Costa
Email:: WingCmdr@worldnet.att.net
Date:: 14 Feb 2000

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I took Mike Manley's class in New York. Mike's style and background in law enforcement makes you want to listen to what he has to say.. and what he has to say, really makes sense.

I am looking forward to practicing my "KATA" and using them the next time I am out on patrol.

Thank you for a great class and a giving us a new way to get a voluntary compliance.

Pete D'Costa

Name:: bobby l sawyers
Email:
Date:: 05 Feb 2000

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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent presentation at Cape May County Police Academy. Hope all officers attend instruction and cut down on my internal investigations.

Name:: Gary Kriesen
Email:: Gary.kriesen@oberlin.edu
Date:: 27 Jan 2000

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Took the class for the second time again I learned more than the first time Dr. Thompson is the best thanks for building on my skills as an officer & Supervisor Woosha. Thanks From the College Dawg

Name:: Lt .D. T. Wagner
Email:: SgtWag1@aol.com
Date:: 21 Jan 2000

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I attended the instructors course in Charleston WV last year. I find I use the training every day in public contact. My Officers have found it an additional tactical option that usually catches the contact completely off guard. We all know the importance of the element of SURPRISE, and this really surprises the public, and has pleasantly surprised the Administrators who used to be swamped with Officer complaints. I truly enjoyed Michael, "Yes or No", and look forward to more Verbal Judo sparring with him in he future. Verbal Judo is a real Law Enforcement plus and Michael is a true asset to the program. Thanks for the extra tools, and thanks for the experience. Lt. D. T. Wagner B Shift Commander South Charleston Police Dept. South Charleston,WV

Name:: Vitaly M (Vito)
Email:: <img src="http://members.tripod.com/SovietMig29/nukeatom.gif"><a href="mailto:mistervito@hotmail.com">E-M a i l at: mistervito@hotmail.com</a><img src="http://members.tripod.com/SovietMig29/nukeatom.gif">
Date:: 14 Jan 2000

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<img src="http://members.tripod.com/SovietMig29/nukeatom.gif"> I was impressed by your presentation of the Verbal Judo as well as by its contents. I found your course very valuable--you did it by City Hall for D.H.S. Employees remember?!!.. I am the one who noticed your car with unusual Plate Number (rather letters). Excellent work !!!!!! i am the Blonde Kid who was drinking coffee during your presentation...hehe... farewell <img src="http://members.tripod.com/SovietMig29/nukeatom.gif">

Name:: Steven Lambert
Email:: jensam311@aol.com
Date:: 04 Jan 2000

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Dear Mike, I found your course on Verbal Judo given on January 4, 2000 at the NYS Court Officers Training Academy to be extremely interesting as well as informative. I was amazed that you were able to thoroughly cover so much material in such a short period of time. I am confident that the material shared with us will be greatly beneficial in all of our future endeavors. Once again, thank you for your time and sharing this information with us.

Name:: Deputy Preston
Email:: Preston_s@Ricerca.com
Date:: 28 Dec 1999

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Please send me information on your training schedule. This was recommended to me during police academy.

Thank you.

Name:: Steve McCaffrey
Email:: sem73@bestweb.net
Date:: 23 Dec 1999

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Mr. Manley, I wanted to take the time to let you know that I felt you're presentation was absolutely excellent. Its only a day later, and I've already found myself using your techniques almost subconsciously, on my children especially! I feel these methods you've armed me with will allow me to maintain control of any situation i may encounter, personally or professionally. May you and you're family have a wonderful holiday! Sincerely, Stephen E. McCaffrey, NYC-DEP Inspector ("Belligerent Son", first role play)

Name:: Tom Mollo
Email:: Tommh20@aol.com
Date:: 23 Dec 1999

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I have been practicing this form of art for many years, although I never knew the name was verbal-judo. I attended the Kingston New York seminar Dec. 21- 22 1999, I found the course valuable to further enhance my creative 'style' communicating with people, on and off the job. I would recommend that all government employees regardless of title take verbal-judo. I must admit sometimes I have to insert toothpicks in my eyelids to stay awake during some training classes/seminars not with verbal-judo. Mr. Mike Manley is an excellent instructor, Mike was in full control, and knows how to captivate and motivate his students. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I was the homeowner [failing-septic] with the tall irate son first skit.

Name:: Chris Colucci
Email:: ccolucci45@yahoo.com
Date:: 23 Dec 1999

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On behalf of N.Y.C. D.E.P. Police i would like to thank Mike Manley for the opportunity to be a part of Verbal Judo. The Skills in which were shared throughout the past two days will without doubt, be a great benefit not only to my law enforcement profession but everyday life as well!

Name:: Joseph Panioli
Email:: droonfang@citlink.net
Date:: 22 Dec 1999

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Just a couple of more short comments. Your website is as practical and ordered as I expected it to be.WOOSHA to all at the "Institute". I'm comforted to know that this woosha thing is a silent victory cry because I feel funny saying it out loud.

Name:: joseph panioli
Email:: droonfang@citlink.net
Date:: 22 Dec 1999

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I attended your presentation on 12/21 & 12/22/99 at the NYC DEPT. office complex in Kingston, NY. It was a very positive and productive learning experience for me. The outline and presentation is not only thought provoking but a valuable tool for assessing and modifying communication skills. It provides an ordered, rational process to guide an individual along the path to more effective communications with all people. On a more personal note, Mr. Manley, I commend you on the manner in which you presented the seminar. All the student has to do is look and listen to you and it becomes abundantly clear that you exemplify the consumate professional. You have an unmistakable passion and commitment for what you are presenting and it's value. May you and yours have a fine holiday season and happy new year. I'm the fellow with the Georgia Tech ball cap. I'm also a DEP inspector. Not DEP police for all that may be worth.

Name:: Lancelot W
Email:: lancelot@tbol.net
Date:: 14 Dec 1999

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In December 1999, I took your two day course in verbal judo and was taught a clear methodology. The information was practical and Michael tried to make it as relevant as possible for my situation. I think I will be better equipped to handle hostile residents and improve my communication with others.

Name:: Leo Mudd
Email:: jleo@creative-net.net
Date:: 04 Dec 1999

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Hello Mike..... I have looked at the new web-site....looks great. I am sure you have been very busy. Take care and continue being the best at Verbal Judo...Leo

Name:: Phil Beuchert
Email:: RemaxSusan@aol.com
Date:: 03 Dec 1999

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I have found that the principles and suggestions offered in the verbal judo have come in handy while interacting with middle school students where I work.

Name:: Dale Sollars
Email:: sollars@chesapeake.net
Date:: 24 Nov 1999

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Hi Mike. I hope all is well with you. 20 years + 3 weeks on the Dept. and counting. I'm still trying to get you into the Academy without much success. Too many programs and too little time for other classes.

Will you be in the area anytime soon? We still need to talk and discuss the future.

Have a good Thanksgiving and keep in touch.

Regards, Dale

Name:: Ashley martin
Email:: martinas@bscc.com
Date:: 21 Nov 1999

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I found class motivational, interesting and would recommend it to all. I would say my kids were the first to experience it. I wish I had this knowledge when they were born. Anyway just wanted to say thanks again, it was great! Ashley Martin BellSouth Mobility

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Date:: 19 Nov 1999

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Name:: Patti Lisa
Email:: lisa30va@aol.com
Date:: 16 Nov 1999

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Attended you court clerk class on 11-16-99. Found it to be quite useful. Working up front with the public, it should come in handy. Now all I need to do is KATA.

Name:: Leonard Zwieback
Email:: Nchuck1237@aol.com
Date:: 16 Nov 1999

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The Verbal Judo training course was excellent and taught in a professional manner. Mike Manley, the instructor is very well prepared to carry out the teachings of the Verbal Judo Institute. Congratulations to all involved in the Training and Teachings of the Institute.

Name:: anonymous
Email:: WingChunKuen
Date:: 15 Nov 1999

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Mr. Manley- attended your class given for Court Clerks. It's the first seminar (work-related), where the material presented was both useful on AND off the job. Excellent presentation. Now where do I send my resume for a job? ;-)

Name:: Jim Manley
Email:: jim@verbaljudo.com
Date:: 14 Nov 1999

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Name:: katie guidry
Email:: kat2476@cs.com
Date:: 09 Nov 1999

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I attended the verbal judo class in Louisiana. i thought the class was great. The information provided in the class is so diverse and can be used in so many areas in your life. Mike was great, he was interesting and was able to keep everyone interested. Out of all the training classes that i have taken so far this was by far the most educational. i would recommend anyone who has the opportunity to take this class to do so it is well worth your time and will greatly impact your life! I am sure that while working in a retail environment. I will have plenty of opportunities to use the skills gained in today's class as well as in personal areas of my life. Thank you Mike for an unforgettable experience!

Name:: Capt Bryan K . Wood
Email:: brynwd1@gte.net
Date:: 11/6/99

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Mike, I wanted to thank you again for the outstanding two day course at PWC Criminal Justice Academy. As a Marine, in intend to employ your tactics and techniques in providing influential leadership over my Marines. Many of them I have used without naming, but with the methodology taught during the verbal judo course I can add consistency to my communication skills and avoid weaknesses triggered by emotion. Thanks again, Capt Wood

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Date:: 11/6/99

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Name:: James Daggett
Email:: jim@andrew.cmu.edu
Date:: 11/6/99

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I work for a private university in Pittsburgh PA. I've been an officer there for roughly two years now and in that time have had numerous encounters with shall we say "Pleasant People." I asked my chief if he could set up a "Verbal Judo" class for the department and roughly two months later (summer of '99) we had the class offered to us. Needless to say that I couldn't wait to apply what I had been taught. Just to make a long story short I've had ample opportunity to utilize this benefit and just last night 11/6/99 at 00:36hrs I got the opportunity to once again use it. To let you know myself and my partner had a very belligerent drunk on that night and we both used our new found abilities. The technique worked for a while but ultimately this "Pleasant Person" wanted to go to jail.... which did indeed happen. But to end my now long comments "Verbal Judo " has helped me in the past and I'm sure in the future. I recommend it to all law enforcement .

Name:: Jim
Email:: jim@verbaljudo.com
Date:: 11/5/99

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Upgrading & repairing guest book.

Jim
Webmaster
Verbal Judo Institute

Name:: Harry J. Barnes
Email:: BARNES.Harry@3304ROV@CION
Date:: 10/21/99

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I would be interested in attending one of your courses. Let me know when there will be one held in Canada. Regards, Harry Barnes

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Email:
Date:: 10/20/99

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Good website - easy to understand.

Name:: Bob Anderson
Email:: rmande2@banet.net
Date:: 10/20/99

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I attended your course as part of a Court Clerk's Training sponsored by the New York State Unified Court System this part Monday. I found it the first viable and relevant program they have offered since they started the training programs three years ago. The material covered was right on the mark in addressing issues court clerks encounter on a daily basis and gives us valuable skills which can only be classified as "vital" in the modern day criminal justice system. I would highly recommend that UCS consider availing themselves of your program for ALL entry level employees!!!

Name:: margaret
Email:: theduke07@aol.com
Date:: 10/19/99

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I attended the verbal judo class sponsored by the NYS O.C.A. on 10/19/99 and am pleased to say they came up with a seminar that was quite useful. I personally didn't have a lot of the problems addressed but have come across many of my coworkers who do. Mike Manley was a wonderful speaker and did a very good job keeping you interested considering it was an all day thing. I especially liked the fact that he was in law enforcement from the NYC area so we could all relate. What I liked most was the emphasis on professionalism and the 5 step Kata. That was something we all could find useful in our daily lives. RESPECT!

I just wish there were more people in law enforcement and just in general who acted according to these principles. Mike, keep up the good work. TAKE THEM DOWN and get your message across.

Margaret

Name:: John Moreland
Email:: Morelandjd@prodigy.net
Date:: 10/19/99

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I really enjoyed the class. Mr. Manley's presentation was very professional, informative and entertaining. Thanks!!!!

Name:: Detective P. S. Harman
Email:: TSHarman@aol.com
Date:: 10/19/99

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Outstanding training. Fast moving, pertinent and applicable. Highly recommended.

Name:: Deborah Maisonet
Email:: grvc@worldnet.att.net
Date:: 10/18/99

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Hi Mike, I took your class today, and it was done very well. Thank you for giving us the class. I really think you have a very lucrative business. Your site is very well done. I was surprised, you give a lot of information at your site and I was able to find out about all the instructors and how you came to do this business. Stay healthy and prosper. This from Deborah, I the person who talked with you for a second outside smoking and I asked you if your married and had any children.....

Name:: Deborah Florio
Email:: debbie5342@aol.com
Date:: 10/18/99

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As a Sr. Court Clerk these periodic training sessions are mandatory . I remember thinking "OK here we go again, another day of trying to stay awake listening to this useless information that has no practical application". To say that I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. Our facilitator Mike Manley was dynamic and clearly passionate about the system. He colored his presentation with personal experience and insights. I can't wait for my first opportunity to apply the tools and techniques I gleaned from the seminar...

Name:: Gary R. Mund
Email:: garymund@aol.com
Date:: 10/18/99

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Attended your course today (10/18/99) for court clerks at Federal courthouse. Great seminar! You have succeeded in distilling important practical concepts of interpersonal communication into a cogent framework, which I expect to put to use immediately and continuously.

Name:: averell golub
Email:: algolub@aol.com
Date:: 10/18/99

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The course was very good and will definitely help me perform my duties as a jury clerk.

Name:: E. Jayne Trice
Email:
Date:: 10/16/99

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Oct. 15, 1999 I attended the class that Mike Manley taught. I believe the teachings and content of this class will be very beneficial to me and my co-workers. It is truely a shame that we have to be trained in "how to be safe in the work-place" but it is getting were no job that deal with the public is safe. Mike is an excellent speaker and teacher...to be a yankee...just kidding. I feel the tools that Mike taught us are very usable and should become second nature. I am convinced that it will benefit me in many walks of my life. Please send my regards and thanks to Mr. George Thompson for seeing the need to develop this training program and for his choice in superior educators such as Mike Manley to teach the program. Respectfully, Jayne Trice BellSouth Towncenter Tech

Name:: Sarah Wolpert
Email:: swolpert21@hotmail.com
Date:: 10/6/99

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10/6/99 I just completed the training course that Mike Manley gave for the Urban Park Service. I am a Ranger and his course will be incredibly valuable to me. I know that it will help me deal with enforcement issues that up until now I would have rather not dealt with. Verbal Judo seems to be a very effective way of controlling situations without using physical force.. I look forward to using what Mike taught us at work and in my private life. Thank you very much for taking the time to train us. WOOSHA! -Sarah Wolpert

Name:: HAROLD R. HAWKINS JR.
Email:: RHAWK228@AOL.COM
Date:: 8/19/99

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AT FIRST I THOUGHT YOUR CLASS WAS GOING TO BE A WASTE OF TIME. YOUR PRESENTATION OF CLASS MATERIAL AND EXCELLENT EXAMPLES (ALONG WITH THE INPUT FROM THE CLASS, (Ha Ha) REALLY SHOWED IT TO BE A VALUABLE COURSE. AFTER 1 DAY BACK AT MY FACILITY, THOUGH I DIDN'T PLAN ON USING WHAT I LEARNED, I FOUND MYSELF IMPLEMENTING THE FIVE STEP PROCESS AND FOUND YOUR COURSE WAS WORTH THE TIME. THANKS FOR OPENING MY EYES. HAROLD R. HAWKINS JR., SCO JUVENILE MEDIUM SECURITY FACILITY

Name:: p.o. nick apollo
Email:: flh fever@aol.com
Date:: 8/19/99

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I am a police officer in MahwahN.J. Mike gave us a class, and it was great. Since taking the course, I have found the skills to be of great help and it really does work on the street. And most of all, Mike Manley is a excellent instructor who is interesting, informative and funny

Name:: nancy
Email:: nj_jenkins@hotmail.com
Date:: 8/22/99

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Great new website! Very informative and easy to navigate.

Name:: Steve Carson
Email:: buba7393@aol.com
Date:: 8/31/99

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Very informative site. Thanks.

Name:: mike martin
Email:: mecmart@att.net
Date:: 8/31/99

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Dear Mike, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed today's class! I'm glad that all field office employees will take the course. It will be invaluable. I thought it was a bit long for 1 day-maybe SSA will decide to go the 2 days in the future. Basically, the course affirmed my beliefs in how to approach and deal with our customers. I find that I do a lot of this already, but this allowed for me to see it from a distance, as opposed to being in the middle of it every day. Of course, there was loads of new info as well. Again, I really enjoyed it. Also, I work in 1 of those offices where we tend to become a bit complacent. Thanks for the reminder. Feel free to contact me at anytime for updates, etc.

Mike Martin

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