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Women's self defence course

Location - Glasgow/East Kilbride (to be confirmed)
Course starts - Monday 11th January 2010
Time - evening (to be confirmed)
Cost - £60.00
Deposit - £10.00 N.B. This course must be pre-booked.
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This ten-week 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' 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.”

Results from the oPtions 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 & Avoidance
  • Awareness & Self Confidence
  • Fear & its Effects – adrenaline & how to make use of it
  • Strike Effectively
  • Self-defence and the Law

SYLLABUS - PRACTICAL WORKSHOP CONTENTS

  • Awareness & 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

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