Our Inspiration
Stephen Wilk
Founder & Owner
“Most places, you break it you buy it”
at Simply Smashing
“You buy it, then break it”
The Blues Brothers
Arizona’s first rage room Simply Smashing, “Rage Release Room” was created by Stephen Wilk in November of 2016 near his alma mater, Arizona State University in Tempe. The maroon & gold is portrayed in the company colors.
Our founder, Stephen Wilk, was inspired by the classic comedy “Blues Brothers”, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. Driving their huge 1974 Dodge Monaco through a shopping mall and destroying the glass walls, dishes, crystal and everything in sight. He thought how lucky actors are to act out what many people would love to do.
Also recalling the benefits, he received striking a couch cushion with a foam bat in his 20’s to expel anger and frustration. Thus, the concept of recreational and therapeutic destruction was born. “
Join Our team!
We are seeking new ragers to join our team. Please send us your resume. We have full and part-time positions available.
Who is this for?
Anyone 8 years old and up. Some come for recreational destruction and others for therapeutic destruction! Cast off significant life disturbances such as job stress, illnesses, divorce, painful breakups, death, and family dysfunction.
Over 60% of our customers are women! It is believed that many women traditionally haven’t had the opportunities or permission to release their frustrations like men often do.
One female customer was quoted as saying, “I come a couple times a month and afterwards I feel exhausted and lighter with a big smile on my face. This is great therapy for me.
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, gender reveals, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and even bridal showers and team building events.
It’s Fun & THERAPEUTIC! It’s GUILT FREE! And the best part is, you don’t have to CLEAN UP!
We Are A SAFE PLACE location!
What is a Safe Place?
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country. Safe Place locations include: libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities.
Designated Safe Place locations display the Safe Place sign, the universal symbol of youth safety.
(click on the Safe Place logo for more information)
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