Real World Self-defence

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We recognize that not everyone is interested in the belts and the formal trappings of traditional martial arts training and that not everyone is blessed with the flexibility and athletic ability the popular media have conditioned us to associate with unarmed self-defence. That doesn't mean that you can't learn and apply some very real and effective concepts and techniques designed for real, every day people in the real world. You can #ProtectYourself!

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Self-defence & street-proofing for ordinary people
Practical techniques anyone can use
Avoid – control – escape
Anyone can learn – everyone can benefit
Women, men, seniors, youth
No age, gender or fitness level restrictions
Train together: families, friends, colleagues
Friendly, supportive environment
Empowerment & self-confidence
Martial arts/self-defence experience welcome but NOT REQUIRED

Learn:

Basic theory:
Principles & concepts behind the techniques;

Basic release techniques: How to break free from grabs and holds;

Defence against striking attacks;

Counter attacks;

Basic throw & ground techniques;

Situational self-defence: Scenarios taken from real life.

More advanced students will learn and practise:
Advanced release/escape techniques;

Advanced throws, ground escapes, counters and grappling

Advanced theory

Control and submission techniques

Intervention techniques

Weapons defence

Workshops are generally short (1 - 3 hours) introductory programs which provide an overview and give participants a chance to try basic techniques working with more experienced students. Customized workshops can be designed for workplace, educational, and conference settings as well as for schools, community, youth, women's and other public and private groups and organisations. Some of the organisations for which we have provided private workshops include: The Somali Centre for Family Services, St. Joseph's Women's Centre, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, the Hunt Club Riverside Community Service Centre Youth Program and numerous school and student groups.

Courses: A six session course tailored to your specific requirements, is also available at your own site by special arrangement. While such a course isn't a substitute for regular training and practice, it allows us to go into greater depth than a workshop and provides a foundation in basic self-defence concepts and techniques. Special focus areas specific to women, youth, seniors or other groups can be incorporated into courses, workshops or classes by request.
Click here for a sample outline for a 6 session course.

Self-defence Instructor training and certification is available through the 4 Star Self-defence System.

tags: Let's eradicate fear of the streets with confident, capable people out in our communities! Women's self-defence - kids' self-defence - seniors' self-defence - real world self-defence for every day people First, avoid danger; if that's not possible, minimize the risk of injury and create an opportunity to escape All too often a weapon is turned against a defender; an ineffectual kick or punch is grabbed and the defender is thrown to the ground. Effective self-defence is about awareness & avoidance first, escape & control second & counter-attack only as a last resort. There is more to self-defence than the use of force. In fact the use of force should be the last resort You may not be able to knock out someone twice your size, but you can learn how to escape Street-proofing = awareness;
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There is more to self-defence than the use of force. In fact the use of force should be the last resort