Self-Defense Workshop

Workshop Presentation

ETD 544

Christopher Brown

Why did I choose this topic?• Plans to implement

within my school

• Combinations of my two different careers

• Make my coworkers happy!!!

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Module Breakdown: The progression of “The 3 A’s”

Avoidance• Being able to recognize a possibly

dangerous situations in you daily life, and what can be done to avoid them.

Awareness• When a situation cannot be avoided,

what do you need to be aware of to increase you safety.

Action• When you are in a situation where

physical action of some kind must be taken.

Day 1: Module 1&2Avoidance and Awareness (Lecture/discussion format)

INTRODUCTION Introduction/overview of

course Introduction/background

of presenter

SECTION 1: AVOIDANCE Daily routine; situations

and locations to avoid Adjustment of daily

routine

SECTION 2: AWARENESS Daily routine awareness Personal awareness Home awareness

Day 2: Module 3Action

(Hands-on/Physical format)

PARTNER WARM-UP BASIC STRIKING TECHNIQUES

Eye strike Fist hammer Straight punch Front kick/knee strike

COMMON GRABS AND HOLDS Wrist grab Bear hug Frontal choke Lapel grab

IMPROVISED SELF-DEFENSE TOOLS Keys Purse Phone

Q&A

Agenda

Ice Breakers and Energizers

Day 1: Modified “Two Truths and a Lie”

Two truths and a lie will be turned into me and be read to the group

The group will have to guess whose was read and then guess what the lie is.

Day 2: “Find and Do”

FIND a person in the room who has the same….

Once you find that person, DO this amount of this exercise.

Find similarities with coworkers.

Will get them moving around and warmed up for the class.

Day 1 Sample Activities

Mod 1: AvoidanceDaily Routine Breakdown

Breakdown of my day: things to think about

List daily routine Highlight one or two

possible situations/locations that are less than ideal

We will discuss ways that these situations can be avoided altogether or avoided during times that pose possible danger.

Mod 2: AwarenessHome Awareness PowerPoint

PowerPoint questions Multiple Exits Family Emergency

Plan Self-defense tools

within the home

Day 2 Sample Activities

Mod 3:ActionSEE-BREATH-MOVE

Gouge the eyes Harder to attack if

you can’t SEE

Hit the throat Harder to attack if

you can’t BREATH

Knee the groin Harder to attack if

you can’t MOVE

Mod 3:ActionWrist Grab Defense

Assailant grabs wrist Interlock your

fingers(praying hands) Pull your hands toward

their thumb(weakest part of grip) and over your shoulder

TURN AND RUN!!!

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