Women +
Self Defense
Course
About
This course will take place every Friday in March at 6:30 pm.
Classes are 1 hour long and take place at the DDMA facility
Cost: $50 per person
for all 4 Sessions
Trauma informed
Women will only be working with other women partners. Instructors are trauma informed.
If you don't wish to do part or all of the physical training, you can skip with no judgments.
No photography is permitted
Content
This course will teach simple self defense techniques that are easy to remember and easy for anyone to employ. No spinning kicks or fancy technical moves.
Each class will also end with short discussion on resources and best practices for personal security.
Contact Us
For more information, please call or text us at
216-799-8076
If you are nerrvous, remember, we love talking about martial arts and self defense, so never feel like it's an imposition to contact us. If you are nervous about participating, you can watch and learn, and only try things you feel comfortable with. No one is being pushed to do anything they don't want to. It's a scary subject for some people, but we are here to support you.
Situational Awareness Tips
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Develop an Alert Level and Practice Honing Skills
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Trust your Instincts.
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Game plan responses in your head
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Personal space - Don't let someone into arms reach if they show signs of agitation. Firmly frame against them and loudly shout "Stop!" If they continue to follow, assume you are now in a fight and act accordingly
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Signs of Agitation - Digital Flexion, Arm Cross (hands wrapped on upper arms), Chin Thrust, Ventilation,
