Introduction to Self Defense
Keep yourself safe and survive - learning at your own pace!
Randi-lee Bowslaugh
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(43)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week has a worksheet that can be submitted for feedback. The techniques should be practiced at least 3 times throughout the week.Class Experience
During this class students will learn both verbal self-defense and some physical techniques they can use. We will discuss various myths that society has told us and learn what the truth is behind those. No previous knowledge is required however a willingness to yell and a safe area to practice the moves is essential. Each Lesson will consist of a worksheet, short lecture and techniques. The worksheets are designed to help the student think about the topic for that lesson. Throughout the course discussions will take place in the classroom. The teacher will post questions for thought and to problem solve as a class through them. As well each student can post videos of themselves utilizing/practicing the techniques. We will evaluate these as a class to ensure success with each technique; ways to improve and ways that it worked. In the final lesson there will be a case study that the class will analyze to determine types of self defense used and discuss what each student would have done in that situation.
Learning Goals
Breakdown of Lessons:
Day 1: introduction to self-defense, personal safety, awareness techniques (this lesson is the longest lecture)
Day 2: defining your space, using verbal self-defense, protective stance and the beginnings of physical self-defense
Day 3: learning/practicing to use elbows and kicks for self-defense
Day 4: learning/practicing to break holds
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
- Myths and the facts behind them
- How does violence affect choices?
- Types of situations
- Commonalities of attacks
- Rules of self-defense
- Awareness techniques
- Staying grounded
- Boundaries
- Techniques attackers use
- Practical: confident walk
- Worksheet Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
- Myths and the facts behind them
- Verbal self-defence
- Practical: shout, protective stance, tracing, eye strike, heel palm strike, hammer fist strick
- Worksheet Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
- Myths and the facts behind them
- Practical: low, high & from the ground elbow, stomp, knee to groin, front snap kick, side thrust kick
- Worksheet Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
- Myths and the facts behind them
- Turning in
- Combining Techniques
- Practical: turning in then using additional strikes
- Worksheet Other Details
Parental Guidance
When discussing the myths or reasons why self-defense may be used there may be sensitive topics that come up (e.g. if a student shares a story about being bullied or news report relevant to the topic that the class wants to discuss). Self-defense is typically used to escape from a predator so the scenarios may include thinking about what an attacker might look like; however I do try to ensure that any stories or information that is given is always kept within the classroom and all students are treated with respect.
Please be aware that there are always risk of injuries whenever there is physical activity required. To avoid injury students need to warm-up and stretch and ensure that they are doing the techniques correctly the way the teacher teaches.
Supply List
All worksheets will be posted on the classroom page. A safe open area is essential to practice the techniques.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a competitive kickboxer and fitness coach; where self-defense is one of the skills that I teach. I have been coaching kickboxing for 4 years and during that time ran self-defense seminars throughout the year.
As a mother I want to know that my children will be able to protect themselves if something was to happen and to learn to be aware of surroundings so that they stay safe. Reviews
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