Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Welcome to the Course!

    • A message from your instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Week 1 - The Basics

    • 3 Stances

    • Movement in Outlet Stance

    • Palm Strike from Semi-Passive

    • Palm Strike from Outlet Stance

    • Regular Kick

    • 360 Defenses

    • Drill: 360 with Follow Up

    • ABC's of Self-Defense - "A" = Avoid
  • 3

    Week 2 - Release from Bearhug

    • Hammer Strikes

    • Elbow Strikes

    • Knee Strike

    • Bearhug from Behind - Arms Free

    • Bearhug from Behind - Arms Caught

    • "Finishing Mode"

    • ABC's of Self-Defense - "B" = Be Calm/Breathe
  • 4

    Week 3 - Release from Choke

    • Straight Punches

    • Defensive Front Kick

    • Inside Defense

    • Preventing Choke from Front

    • Release from Choke from Front

    • ABC's of Self-Defense - "C" = Communicate with Confidence
  • 5

    Week 4 - Ground Tactics

    • Back Breakfall
  • 6

    Week 5 - Dealing with Wrist Grabs

    • Wrist Grab - Same Side
  • 7

    Week 6 - Knife Threats

    • Defending Knife Threat - Slap & Kick
  • 8

    Week 7 - Using Common Objects for Self Defense

    • Using Shield-type Objects
  • 9

    Week 8 - Protecting Others

    • Protecting Others vs Strikes