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Self Defence Course for Women

This course is being provided by San Bao

We are running an intensive self-defence workshop as a precursor for our ten-week course. Although this is a stand-alone workshop where participants to learn valuable self-defence techniques it will also enable them to gain an insight into what can be learned, in more depth, during a full course. Participants in this workshop will receive a £10.00 discount on the cost of the10-week course.

Location - The ARC health and fitness centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA
Date - Saturday 14th January 2012
Time - 12:30 till 16:00
Cost - £30.00

N.B. Pre-booking is essential.  Deposits (£10.00) can be made through Paypal.

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The course focuses on practical, no nonsense, self-defence techniques for women. It is not designed to teach all the complexities of a martial art where it can take years of practice before you can defend yourself properly. What it does teach is a method by which you can effectively defend yourself using a handful of proven techniques that will help you overcome most situations.You are not required to be particularly fit to take part in this programme, however if you are significantly overweight, elderly, have not exercised for a long period of time, or suffer from diabetes, heart, respiratory or back problems, it is advisable to consult your doctor before commencing any type of training.

 

PARTICIPANTS' REASONS FOR ENROLING

  • “I work in a pub so it means finishing late at night, so I signed up for the course in case I ever need to defend myself.”
  • “I just want to be able to defend myself when I am out alone and it will be handy at home because I live by myself.”
  • “All I came for was to learn how to protect myself because I think it is important that you can.”
  • “I’d just like to be able to feel safe and know that I can defend myself should something happen as you just don’t know what people are capable of sometimes.”
  • “I was in a situation, before, where a man confronted me with a knife and it was terrifying. I signed up for this class because I’d like to know how to deal with it if something similar ever happened again. I think that it is handy for women to know these things.”
  • “I think being able to defend yourself is important as anything can happen and you need to be prepared for this. I thought this course would be ideal for me to learn how to.”

PARTICIPANTS' FEEDBACK

  • “The use of circles and the analogies used made me remember things easier.”
  • “Very good course – has made me consider my surroundings on a night out and my abilities to get out of a situation.”
  • “Gave confidence so as not to be fearful and that you do not need to use brute force.”
  • “The course has given me confidence to defend myself.”
  • “Excellent course and the instructor was very informative.”

 

On behalf of the girls I would like to say a big thank you for agreeing to teach the class.  I have looked through the feedback forms from the girls and they all seemed to love it.  Here are a few quotes from them.

  • "I enjoyed all of it and would not change anything except maybe making it a longer session."
  • "I loved finding out all about the pressure points."
  • "I have really enjoyed this class; I hope that I won't need to use it though."
  • "Been a good laugh and I have learned a lot."

Thanks again
Kim Hannah - Universal Connections

RESULTS FROM OUR FEEDBACK FORM

  • Did the course meet your expectations? 100% YES
  • Did the course cover the syllabus? 100% YES
  • Were the tools/methods taught useful? 100% YES
  • Do you feel more enabled as a result of the course? 100% YES
  • Do you think that a ten-week course was long enough? 100% YES
  • Would you recommend this course? 100% YES

SYLLABUS - LECTURE CONTENTS

  • Prevention and Avoidance
  • Awareness and Self Confidence
  • Fear and its Effects – adrenaline and how to make use of it
  • Strike Effectively

SYLLABUS - PRACTICAL WORKSHOP CONTENTS

  • Awareness and posture
  • Psychological defence
  • Wrist hold escapes
  • Clothing hold escapes
  • Arm hold escapes
  • Choke hold escapes
  • Hair hold escapes
  • Using your voice effectively
  • Finger locks
  • Wrist locks
  • Arm locks
  • Shoulder locks
  • Choke holds
  • Take down methods
  • Body weapons – effective strikes
  • Utilising weapons to hand