SKILLS

At Stiletto Spy School, it isn’t just the experience you’ll remember. Achieving goals at Spy School is similar to achieving goals in business and life. You will take away skills you likely would never have learned that will translate to your everyday life:

• The confidence from commanding a weapon and the empowerment you feel after disabling an attacker changes how you perceive life challenges. You will feel more confident in everyday situations.
• You will learn to look for opportunities in unusual places and be prepared for the unexpected.
• And while you may not need stunt driving tips to park your car in the garage, they might just come in handy the next time you drive on an icy road or have to avoid an accident with quick thinking and maneuvers.

• Threat elimination

  Receive the same hand-to-hand combat training used by Elite Forces and Special Operations agents and learn how the pros “eliminate” the threat’ with their bare hands. You don’t need to be bigger, stronger or faster – you just need a few tricks of the trade our experts will show you.

• Mastering Martini Mixology

  As you learn to brilliantly create martinis you will feel the epitome of glamour and sophistication. From James Bond to 1950s movies, the martini symbolizes elegance, and you will learn the perfect blend of ingredients for drama and intrigue. Find out when to shake and when to stir and impress everyone at your next cocktail party.

• Awareness Training, Breath Control, Hand to Hand Combat

  Learn the dynamics of awareness, breath and movement in one of our most popular modules. Practice effective strikes and techniques to disable an attacker. You will quickly understand how subtle differences can mean survival or death in any extreme situation. This class is based upon and taught by a Master of ancient Russian military arts. These simple but crucial principles can be applied in all areas of your life.

• Seduction and flirtation

  Seductive dance, the dance of power, teaches how one can use seduction and flirtation with both friends and enemies – essential spy girl knowledge! The advanced moves in this class will leave you breathless. Fun and sexy, but completely non-intimidating, seductive dance is one not to miss.

• Wine pairing

  Discover how important it can be to be able to close a business deal (or any kind of deal…) over the right glass of wine. Bring the perfect wine to your next dinner party, have more confidence when perusing the wine list at restaurants, and end the worry of wondering if you chose the right wine when entertaining.

• Perfect Poker Skills

  Perfect your poker face with one of the top trainers in the world. Whether you’re a novice or you play regularly, learn the ins and outs of the game, the crucial skill of reading people, and the strategy behind making the right moves at the right time. Clean up at the tables and clean up in the boardroom.

• Sizzling Argentine Tango

  Bold passion, beauty, drama, and sophistication, the tango has long been considered the sexiest dance in the world. It’s the trick every Stiletto Spy Girl needs to turn heads any place, any time.

• Etiquette

  Dining with the Queen on short notice? Can’t tell your fish knife from your soup spoon? Spies need to be cool and collected to blend in any situation, and you’ll learn not only which fork to use first, but also how to use it if the enemy agent seated three seats down from you gets too close.

• “McGuyver” Survival Skills

  If you had to survive on the contents of your purse or backpack, how would you fare? Could you fashion a weapon out of everyday objects? You’ll soon know how! This class is full of surprises as you learn uncommon uses for common objects, and the 10 things you should always carry with you that can save your life.

• Extreme Stunt Driving

  Skids, box turns and 180s? Emergency lane changes, obstacles and enemy agents in hot pursuit? Not a problem. We’ll teach you to handle it all and to maneuver your way out of any situation at high speed with skill and aplomb. Our teams of expert drivers are the only instructors in the Northeast qualified to deliver this kind of training safely and efficiently. And they expect you to wear out the tires!

• Knife Fighting Skills

  We hope you’ll never need this but if there’s one thing every girl should be, it’s prepared! Our knife fighting instructors have a military background, and will show you why you need courage, precision and mental focus to gain the upper hand. You will learn about various weapons and take part in hours of realistic exercises teaching you how to disarm an attacker, when to attack and how to properly handle a knife so as not to have it taken and used against you. Things every spy girl should know.

• Salon Time

  Glam-o-rama! After long day in the field, every spy girl needs a little pampering. We have stylists on hand to bring out your inner glamour queen. Services vary depending on location and may include glam make up, hair styling, mini massages, gorgeous manicures and luxurious pedicures. You’ll feel rejuvenated and ready for more action!

• Pool Cues (NY Only)

  Learn how to shoot if you’re a novice; learn how to hustle if you’re not. Even if you don’t yet know the difference between a stripe and a solid, when we’re done you’ll know everything you need in order to play with confidence and flair. Refine your grip and stroke and soon you’ll leave the men in the chalk dust!

• Precision Firearms (NY Only)

  Learn from genuine sharp shooters how to handle a .22 caliber rifle. Have a blast as you learn proper firearms handling and how to shoot static and moving targets with this precision training.

• Full Firearms and SWAT Team Training (LV Only)

  Led by an active and retired US and Israeli Special Ops team, this is your chance to learn the skills that simply aren’t available to civilians. These instructors train Special Forces, and the training you get will be no different -- right down to the full gear and weapons!

• Orienteering and Navigating

  Taught by a Reconnaissance Marine, in our Orienteering and Navigating session you'll learn how to read your environment and never lose your way – or your target – again.

• Samurai Sword Fighting (NY only)

  You may have seen Kill Bill but are you sharp enough to hold your own with a sword? Learn how to wield distinctive blades and weaponry and carve out a name for yourself as someone not to be crossed.

• Extreme Firepower

  Learn how to handle 8 different firearms, including semi-automatic weapons, with enough ammo to satisfy Rambo!