Module #1 Introduction to Self-Defense Overview of self-defense, importance of learning self-defense, and setting realistic expectations
Module #2 Understanding Body Language Recognizing potential threats, reading body language, and using verbal de-escalation techniques
Module #3 Stance and Footwork Fundamentals Basic stances, footwork, and movement techniques for self-defense
Module #4 Hand Positioning and Guarding Proper hand positioning and guarding techniques for defense
Module #5 Basic Strikes and Punches Introduction to basic strikes and punches, including jab, cross, hook, and uppercut
Module #6 Defending Against Strikes Techniques for defending against punches, kicks, and other strikes
Module #7 Kicking Fundamentals Basic kicking techniques, including front kick, roundhouse kick, and side kick
Module #8 Defending Against Kicks Techniques for defending against kicks, including blocks, parries, and evasions
Module #9 Clinching and Takedowns Basic clinching and takedown techniques for self-defense
Module #10 Ground Defense Techniques for defending against attacks on the ground, including escapes and reversals
Module #11 Escaping and Reversing Techniques for escaping and reversing positions, including bridging and shrimping
Module #12 Chokes and Holds Basic chokes and holds for self-defense, including escapes and counters
Module #13 Multiple Attackers Strategies and techniques for defending against multiple attackers
Module #14 Self-Defense for Specific Scenarios Techniques and strategies for defending against common attacks, including mugging, robbery, and sexual assault
Module #15 Improving Your Reflexes and Reaction Time Drills and exercises for improving reflexes and reaction time
Module #16 Physical Conditioning for Self-Defense Fitness and conditioning exercises for improving overall physical preparedness for self-defense
Module #17 Mental Preparation and Mindset Developing a strong mindset and mental preparation for self-defense
Module #18 Legal and Ethical Considerations Understanding legal and ethical implications of using self-defense techniques
Module #19 Training Drills and Scenarios Practical training drills and scenario-based training for self-defense
Module #20 Sparring and Live Drilling Live sparring and drilling exercises for applying self-defense techniques in realistic scenarios
Module #21 Self-Defense for Specific Populations Modified self-defense techniques and strategies for specific populations, including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities
Module #22 Womens Self-Defense Specialized self-defense techniques and strategies for women
Module #23 Street Smarts and Situational Awareness Developing situational awareness and street smarts to avoid dangerous situations
Module #24 Debriefing and Review Reviewing and debriefing on key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Self-Defense Techniques for Beginners career
