WOMAN ONLY Self Defense Clinic (5 weeks)

This clinic is appropriate for teens and adults ages 12+ and was designed to build confidence along with situational awareness utilizing a Krav Maga style of self defense movement. Students will be put in “mock exercises” designed to mimic real life bullying or aggressive situational experience. The clinic starts off with a beginner level understanding of self defense and transitions into a more advanced movement, including offensive strikes, counter attacks, and a hint of weapons defense. Loose fitted gym style clothing and sneakers is preferred attire to participate in this activity. 
What to expect each week:
5 Week Self-Defense Program 

Program runs EVERY Saturday  for 5 weeks.

PROGRAM TIMES:

WOMAN ONLY (ages 12+) 12-12:50pm

PROGRAM DATES:

-Saturday, February 18th,

-Saturday, February 25th,

-Saturday, March 4th,

-Saturday, March 11th,

-Saturday, March 18th. 

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Week 1.  Bracing, Rolling, Falling & Defensive Stance, a.k.a “Going with the Flow”

a.       Forward/backward break falls

b.       Forward/backward combat rolls

c.        Familiarization of stances: neutral, readied, fighting.

d.       Defensive positions, covering & acceleration of reactionary stances

e.       Application of force/pressure of knowledge garnered.

Week 2.  Basic Striking & Mobility 

a.       Jabs/straights

b.       Hooks/Upper Cuts

c.        Elbows/Knees

d.       Basic Kicks

e.       360 Burst Method

f.         Application of striking in motion

g.       Exploitation of vital striking points

h.       Using aggression & intensity

Week 3. Escapes, obstacles & Natural Barriers 

a.       Wrist grabs

b.       Under/Over arm grabs

c.        Various Chokes

           i.      Strangulation vs. wall

           ii.      Basic Head Lock

           iii.      Basic Rear Lock

d.       Reactionary stratagems vs. being cornered

e.       Using aggressors as obstacles & barriers

Week 4  Weapon Defense Applications 

a.       Gun

            i.      Head

            ii.      Chest

            iii.      Back

b.       Knife

            i. Throat

            ii.      Downward Stabs

            iii.      Forward Thrust

            iv.      Multiple Thrusts

c.        Bludgeons

            i.      Overhead swing/chop

            ii.      The Baseball bat swing

Week 5   Putting It All Together!

a.       Application of realism 

           i.      Use of speed, power and angles

           ii.      Performing under pressure

           iii.      Performing during disorientation       

           iv.      Defending vs. multiple opposition