Self-Defense Essentials: Awareness to Action (5 Weeks)

This entry-level assault defense course is designed for individuals with no prior martial arts experience. It emphasizes enhancing situational awareness and its impact on both you and potential assailants. The course explores alternative de-escalation techniques to either confront or diffuse a situation before it becomes physical. Should a situation escalate, you will learn efficient ways to disengage from the threat, with practical exercises covering low-threat scenarios like simple hand grabs. These exercises will involve guided physical contact, under strictly controlled conditions, to ensure real-world applicability while maintaining safety. Appropriate safety measures and protective equipment will be provided, and participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical activities. The course is structured to prioritize participant comfort and consent at all stages of interaction.

Improve Situational Awareness: Learn to identify and assess potential threats quickly.

Master De-escalation: Acquire verbal and non-verbal skills to defuse tense situations.

Learn Basic Physical Defense: Gain techniques for quick disengagement from low-threat scenarios like hand grabs.

This course is designed to be accessible and beneficial for a wide range of individuals. It's especially suitable for young adults entering college or living alone, women who are concerned about personal safety, and seniors who may benefit from learning low-force techniques. Additionally, frequent travelers and corporate employees looking to enhance their personal safety skills will find the course valuable. The course is also ideal for community groups and organizations interested in empowering their members with essential self-defense knowledge. No prior martial arts experience is required, making it open to anyone interested in improving their personal safety.