Erik Kondo - Founder, Head Instructor

Erik is the founder and driving force behind NOT-ME! He is the creator is the 5D's of Self-Defense. He currently holds a 3rd degree black belt in jujitsu.

Robert Taylor - Instructor

Bob hold blackbelts in numerous martial arts styles. He helps instruct at NOT-ME! workshops and training sessions. He has been instrumental in creating NOT-ME! instruction videos.

Mike Harb - Instructor

Mike is a experienced TaeKwondo competitor and personal trainer. He has provided his skills and time to help create and teach the NOT-ME! training curriculum for women and instructional videos.

Ann Baker - Assistant Instructor

Ann is a brown belt in jujitsu and a therapist by profession. She has assisted and created content for the women's self-defense training programs and classes.

Nora Tague - Coordinator

She is a key part of the operations of NOT-ME! She is also training to become an instructor. She is the mother of two young children.

Erika Bogan - Domestic Violence Resource

Erika has provided NOT-ME! with valuable insight and written material regarding the complex issue of domestic violence.

Kelsey Moorehouse - Canadan Affiliate

Kesley is the driving force behind bringing the 5D's of Self-Defense to organizations and individuals in Canada.

Zarth Pineda- Intern

Zarith is is instrumental in organizing events and creating content directed at young women. She is a high school student.

Alan Jensen - Intern

Catherine Ramos - Intern

Catherine is the artist and creative mind behind many of our projects. She is a high school student.

Caroline Finley - Content Editing


Caroline has provided her expertise to improving the NOT-ME! content and copywrite. She is a longtime martial artist with experiance in Karate, Filipino martial arts, and Jujitsu.

Jane Follensbee - Supporter


Jane is a young professional and has volunteered her time to assist during the NOT-ME! training sessions for women. She has also offered valuable input and suggestions on improving the training and curriculum.

Mindy Wheeler - Supporter

Mindy has been instrumental in testing and developing the NOT-ME! training programs for women.

Brenda Kobuko - Supporter

Brenda is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has used her martial arts background to put the NOT-ME! training for women to the test.

Katherine Venzke - Supporter

Katherine has been indispensable in providing her design and style skills to the publications of NOT-ME!

Just Yell Fire - Non-Profit Network

The Just Yell Fire message is that girls and young women have the right to live their lives without fear of assault or abduction. The Just Yell Fire mission is to put predators out of business.

JUST YELL FIRE

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Non-profit Network

Founded in 1971 as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the largest rehabilitation facilities in the U.S., providing comprehensive rehabilitation treatment.

Triangle Martial Arts - Non-Profit Network

Triangle Martial Arts Association (TMAA) is an international non-profit organization committed to bringing education, training opportunities, practical support and leadership to LGBTQQI individuals and communities around the world through the medium of martial arts and self-defense training.

Craig Neilsen Foundation - Grant Provider

n 2002, founder Craig Neilsen personally established a private foundation with the purpose of awarding grants to a broad spectrum of charities benefiting spinal cord injury (SCI) research and rehabilitation.

CRAIG NEILSON FOUNDATION

Ed MeLaugh's Jujitsu and Fitness Kick Boxing

Ed's Academy serves adults, teens and children throughout the greater Boston area. Students are from more than 40 communities in five states. Some advanced candidates are from overseas.

Personal Safety, LLC - Professional Network

Personal Safety, LLC embodies the idea of bringing professional-grade, 360-degree personal safety and self-defense training to anyone who wants to learn to protect themselves and their loved ones with definitive results. Our mission is to bring these skills within your reach and to enable the resulting transformation of your quality of life

PERSONAL SAFETY, LLC

Self Defense Training Centers of America - Professional Network

Self-Defense Training Centers of America offers training in a highly specialized skill, not a style. Their goal is to provide you the most aggressive, overwhelming, proven counter attacks that will give you the edge you need when life and limb are on the line.

Chad Von Dette - Professional Network

Von Dette's Intensive Preservation & Evasive Response Academy is an organization dedicated to teaching realistic street-defense and promoting the expansion of the Filipino Martial Arts and Jeet Kune Do concepts by providing the highest quality training possible.

VIPER ACADAMY

Lori Hartman Gervasi - Professional Network

Lori Hartman Gervasi's mission is to save women’s lives. With a black belt in Karate and a background in writing and producing for Los Angeles television, she is uniquely qualified to help you Fight Like a Girl and Win!

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL AND WIN




Auvenshire's School of Tae Kwon Do - Professional Network

Bill Auvenshine is a 6th dan and Patty Auvenshine is a 5th dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. They first opened their school in October of 1997. From the start they have been active in the community, following their belief that a martial arts school has a responsibility to the community it serves.

Al Horner - Professional Network

Al Horner helps girls and women be safer using his concepts to avoid danger and escape if the worst happens. Al Horner's goal is to empower women, prevent pain and save lives by getting his Not Me! book and training to as many girls and women as possible.

NOT ME! BOOK

Together in Motion - Professional Network

Together in Motion provides NOT-ME! with training and office space. It programs merge adult and child physical activity with enriching social interaction.

Boston Ballet - Non-Profit Network