Self Defense

Service Description

Self-Defense is a program designed to teach students foundational techniques for personal safety, based on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). This 20-lesson course runs on repeat and covers how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks, ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground assailant. Each one-hour lesson focuses on quality stretching and two techniques. Participants can start at any time with no prior experience required. As students loop through the program additional content added based on class aptitude. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an effective self-defense system when taught in a safe and supportive environment. If concerns about injury or discomfort have kept you from trying BJJ, this program offers a welcoming introduction. For those who have had a negative experience with martial arts elsewhere, this course provides an opportunity to experience self-defense training in a way that prioritizes comfort and confidence. What do I need? Mouthguard A good mouthguard is essential for safety during training. Quality matters, so avoid cheap $2 options. Venom offers high-quality, affordable mouthguards, and your dentist may provide custom options that could be covered by insurance. MMA Training Gloves These gloves (typically 6-7 oz) provide extra protection during striking drills and grappling. They may also be used for heavy bag or pad drills. Please ensure you purchase MMA training gloves—not basic MMA gloves. Keep in mind these gloves wear out quickly and should be considered disposable. Sanabul and RDX are perfect brands for our usage. Old Clothes On some classes we will use tshirt, old hoodies etc to practice certain grabs and escapes. Our 20 Week Curriculum ☐ Stances and Push/Pull Defenses ☐ Wrist Releases ☐ Wrist Releases, Extras! ☐ Trap and Roll ☐ Front Choke Series ☐ Learning the 1-2-slap combo! ☐ Punch Block Series ☐ Guard Get Up ☐ Guest Get Up, Extras! ☐ Stop Block Frame ☐ Standing Punch Defense ☐ Guards Chokes (bring an old hoodie!) ☐ Hair Grab Defenses (bring an old hoodie!) ☐ Elbow Escape ☐ Shrimp Escape ☐ Arm Choke Series ☐ Rear Attack Defense ☐ Weapons Defense ☐ Drag Defenses ☐ Guard Get Up, Advanced