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E.T.G.S. WOMENS SELF-DEFENSE

ETGS - Women's Self-Defense - 8 Week Course

The Escape To Gain Safety course is designed for women of all ages who desire to learn self-defense awareness. This program teaches women defense concepts to keep them on their feet and quickly retreat back to safety in the event of an assault. Emphasis is placed on attacking vulnerable points on the assailant such as the Eyes, Throat, Groin and Shins. Are you prepared to defend yourself if faced with violence? Would you know what to do if you were grabbed, struck, or attacked? Are you ready to be your own first line of defense? Join Cali Combat System for a Eight Week Women's Escape To Gain Safety Self Defense Series. Classes run for Eight Weeks. You will learn how to defend yourself against armed and unarmed attackers. This is open to females 13 years of age to 120, with no previous experience required. Open to public.

 

SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING IS REAL LIFE INSURANCE - LEARN THE SKILLS TO STAY ALIVE!

All training is based on our reality-based Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga program, under the direction of our experienced head instructor. We'll cover the basics: the importance of Situational Awareness, Effective Defense, how and where to Strike Back, and how to Defend against Common Attacks. In addition, we'll talk about Prevention Strategies and how deal with the Physical and Psychological Effects of a Violent Encounter. Learn real world, effective skills from the worlds #1 Self-Defense System! Classes will cover techniques from the Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga Core Curriculum, including

  • Strikes

  • Kicks

  • Defensive Tactics

  • Releases & Escapes from Grabs & Chokes

  • Simple Weapon Disarms

This is a class open to women only.

 

The Core Curriculum of Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga utilizes Natural Movements and Reactions’ for Defense, combined with an Immediate and Decisive Counterattack. One of the key principals of Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga is to perform both Defensive and Offensive Combatives Simultaneously.

Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga are simple, effective Self-Defense systems that emphasizes

  • Instinctive Movements

  • Practical Techniques

  • Realistic Training

  • Progressive Resistance

  • Resisting Opponent

The techniques of Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga are Highly Practical and Effective for the Street. Individuals can attain a High Level of Proficiency within relatively Short Period of Time. Based on simple principles and instructive movements, this Reality-Based system is designed to teach real Self-Defense in the shortest possible time. Learn to defend against:

  • Chokes

  • Grabs

  • Bearhugs

  • Weapons

    • Guns

    • Knives

    • Sticks

 

Just as important, we teach people to function during the stress and shock of a sudden violent encounter. Tested on the battlefield and in the streets, Jeet Kune Do / Krav Maga's practical approach to self defense will make you safe and more secure. Stay Safe and Get in Shape with a cardiovascular workout that uses Pad Drills and Sports Conditioning techniques to Burn Fat and Tone Muscle. Sound intimidating? It's not! This seminar is designed to boost your confidence and provide practical skills to help you stay safe, and have fun while learning!

 

DEVELOP STRENGTH - POWER - CONFIDENCE - LEARN TO FIGHT TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES

8-Week Beginner Crash Course

Objectives:

  1. To introduce the strategy and tactics required to protect oneself against various types of attackers and scenarios.

  2. To teach you techniques (Expanding Your Toolbox) necessary to Solve the Problem.

  3. To teach you the Skill Sets from which these techniques must come from.

  4. To develop your Personal Attributes (Qualities), such as:

    • Mental Awareness

    • Reaction Speed

    • Movement Speed

    • Functional Strength

    • Structural Strength

    • Stamina

    • Explosive Force

    • Retzev - Constant Forward Pressure

    • Timing & Rhythm

    • Footwork

    • Balance

    • Coordination

    • Line Familiarization

  5. To develop your Mental and Emotional Awareness:

    • Dealing with Confrontation

    • Sexual Harassment/Assault

    • Fighting Spirit

    • Managing Fear and Stress

    • Proper Mental State

    • Emotional Control

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Overview of our Module Based Weekly Curriculum (2 Hours per Session),16 Hours Minimum):

  1. Module 1 - Intro to JKD / Krav Maga - Self Defense Principles - E.T.G.S - Emergency Response - Wrist Grabs - Base Basics - 10 Most Common Attacks

  2. Module 2 - Intro to JKD / Krav Maga - Close Quarters - Trapping - Retzev - Hair Grab Defense - Bear Hugs - Chokes - Dirty Tactics (Asymmetrics)

  3. Module 3 - Intro to JKD / Krav Maga / Jun Fan Grappling - Empty Hands / H.K.E. - Basic Ground Defense (Bite Fight Get Away) - Self Defense Flow #1

  4. Module 4 - Intro to Jun Fan Grappling - Grappling & Ground Fighting - Escapes - MMA Flow - KinaMutai - Self Defense Flow #3

  5. Module 5 - intro to Kali - Impact Weapons - Defang The Snake - Stick Defenses - Tactical Stick Offense - Stopping Methods

  6. Module 6 - Intro to Kali - Edged Weapons - Knife Threat - Defang the Snake - Knife Disarms - Knife Grappling 

  7. Module 7 - Intro to Kali - Flexible Weapons - Improvised Weapons - Scenario Training - Stress Inoculation - Fighting While Restrained - Mass Attack

  8. Module 8 - Intro to Krav Maga - Gun Defense - Gun Grappling - As a Cold Weapon / Hot Weapon - Hostage Scenarios - Long Gun Defense

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Contact us if you would like to schedule a training program.

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10 Self-Defense Strategies Every Woman Needs to Know to Survive

The best self-defense strategies and techniques work equally well for men and women, but let's face it: Women really need them because they're assaulted more often than men.  Statistics indicate that one in three women will be the victim of some type of violent attack in her lifetime.  Women also endure more incidents of verbal and sexual harassment. Although most women's self-defense courses focus on skills for quickly and efficiently destroying an attacker, self-defense training also should include methods for preventing a confrontation from turning physical in the first place.  Learning how to steer away from a threat may not sound as exciting as ripping out an attacker's heart, but as they say in every beginner's class, evading an attack is almost always superior to blocking an attack. After years of research a number of effective self-defense concepts and techniques were incorporated into this curriculum.  If you're an experienced martial artist, the physical techniques may appear familiar or even surprisingly basic, but that's fine.  They're intended to be simple because in an assault, you'll experience fear and panic, along with a natural adrenaline rush.  Despite the superhuman effects adrenaline can produce - we've all heard stories about the grandmother who lifted a car off her trapped grandchild - it doesn't always work in your favor.  You may experience tunnel vision, auditory exclusion and loss of fine motor skills.  Consequently, it will be hard to see and hear, and complex martial arts techniques may be impossible to perform. If you stick with proven strategies and simple gross-motor-movement techniques - such as the 10 described here - your chance of surviving will increase drastically.

  1. Trust Your Instincts Too many women enroll in a self-defense class after they've been assaulted.  When they recount the incident, they often say the same thing: "I had this bad feeling, but I told myself not to be paranoid," or "I knew I shouldn't have gone, but I didn't want to hurt his feelings."   If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't safe - that's the bottom line.  Many women have been conditioned to ignore the little voice that tells them trouble is coming.  Your instinct is the best detector of danger.  The next time you hear that little voice, listen to what it's saying.  

  2. Practice Target Denial   Don't make yourself an accessible target.  The outcome of a battle is often determined before the first blow is struck.  When you have the opportunity to escape from a situation before it turns bad, take it.   If an approaching person gives you the creeps, walk to the other side of the street.  If an elevator door opens and the guy standing inside makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up, wait for the next elevator.  Those actions aren't cowardly; rather, they're a smart way to eliminate danger.

  3. Present Yourself  With Confidence   Be aware of the message your body sends to those around you.  Like animals, human predators target those they consider weakest or most vulnerable.  Attackers search for women who appear frightened, confused or distracted.  They look for women who walk with their head down and their hands stuffed in their pockets, or perhaps one who's overburdened with packages or distracted by children.   Remember that attackers do not want to bait a fight; they want an easy mark.  By walking with confidence and awareness - looking around and keeping your head up and your shoulders back - you'll dramatically reduce the likelihood of becoming a target in the first place.

  4. Set strong Verbal Boundaries   Good verbal skills are an effective self-defense tool, one you're likely to use more frequently and successfully than any physical technique.  When a predator engages you in conversation, he's actually "interviewing" you to see if you'll make a good victim.  An experienced attacker is practiced at using his words to freeze you with fear, thus reducing the chance that you'll try to defend yourself.   Although an aggressive verbal confrontation can be terrifying, you have to be strong enough to show the attacker he's picked the wrong victim.  If you stand tall, remain calm and respond confidently and assertively, you'll probably "fail" his interview.  The power of your voice alone can cause him to seek an easier target.

  5. Maintain A Non-Confrontational Stance   In a self-defense situation, one of your secret weapons is the element of surprise.  Most predators feel confident that you won't defend yourself, and you should capitalize on that misconception.  If you assume a martial arts stance, it immediately tells the attacker that you know how to fight.  In response, he's likely to be more aggressive.   Instead, use a confident, relaxed stance in which your hips and shoulders forward, your arms bent, and your hands up and open.  This conciliatory posture may mislead the attacker into thinking you're willing to comply.  If it becomes necessary for you to strike, he probably won't be prepared for it.

  6. Keep A Safe Distance   Everyone has a comfort zone or personal space.  When an aggressor enters that zone, you're uncomfortable because you know you'd need that space if you had to fight back.  When you're in an adrenalized state, you need a quarter of a second to react to an assault.  This "reactionary gap" should be anticipated when you think about your comfort zone.   You should try to maintain approximately one to one-and-a-half arm lengths between yourself and the aggressor.  If he starts closing in, you need to use verbal boundaries.  If he still doesn't back off, it's time to get physical.

  7. Use The Element Of Surprise   Most predators assume you cannot defend yourself.  Therefore, you should take advantage of the element of surprise.  If you're engaged in a conversation, you have the opportunity to use verbal skills and a non-confrontational stance to entice the aggressor into dropping his guard.  If you're grabbed from behind, you must respond immediately.  In either case, putting up a fight can surprise him and increase your chance of landing the first blow.

  8. Keep Your Techniques Simple   One of the main effects of an adrenaline release is the loss of fine motor skills.  That means simple gestures such as unlacing your fingers or pulling your hands out of your pockets can become much more challenging.  And the odds of your executing a beautiful joint lock or high hook kick rapidly dwindle.   No matter which martial art you practice, learn techniques that are basic and stick with them inlf-defense scenario.  I recommend the following:   Finger

    • Eye Jab/Finger Jab to the Eyes - The eye strike can be used in a standing or prone position.  Often, simply driving your fingers toward your assailant's eyes will cause him to recoil.  Even if you don't make contact, it creates space to set up a more devastating blow.  

    • Knee Strike - This technique is recommended over any type of standing kick because it is easy to use and can be delivered while you stay centered and close to the ground - which is crucial when you're adrenalized.  A knee to the groin can end a fight immediately.  

    • Headbutt - The most devastating attack that can be utilized if done properly.  The top of your head slamming into the assailant's nose, mouth and or cheek can cause severe pain or a knockout.  

  9. Don't Panic If You're Knocked Down   More often than not, women end up on the ground when they're assaulted.  The good news is that most assailants are not skilled ground fighters; they're bullies who are used to knocking women down and forcing them to comply.  Remember that the eye strike works well on the ground (eye gouging).  It's a good idea to have a few kicks that work there, as well.   In particular, the side thrust kick functions in a variety of scenarios.  If you're on the ground r assailant is standing, it gives you an advantage because your legs are longer than his arms.  That means he'll have to expose his body to your kick if he wants to reach you.   Knee strikes also function effectively on the ground.  While you struggle with your attacker, he probably won't protect his groin.  Once you see an opening, get close enough to strike upward into his crotch.

  10. Follow Through   The fight isn't over until the threat no longer exists.  Therefore, you must be 110% committed to the battle.  If you fight back and then pause, you give up the initial advantage you gained from using the element of surprise.   Once your opponent knows you can fight, it becomes more difficult for you to prevail.  To survive, you must continue your barrage until it's safe to stop striking and escape.

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