
Master the non-apparent fighting stance to defend without aggression, keep feet even, hands at shoulder height, elbows close to the ribs, and avoid fists.
Grasp the attacker's upper arm from the cowards block and secure him in place, ensuring he cannot escape as you proceed with follow-on self-defense techniques.
Learn counters to grabs to escape when an assailant tries to grab you. Understand how these techniques empower you to break free and create distance.
Master a counter to headlock from behind by clearing your airway, retaining the choking arm, breaking balance with shoulder pressure, and leveraging the assailant's leg for a throw to escape.
This course is presented as part of Krista Swartz's Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Krista's goal is the increase awareness of basic self-defense techniques in an attempt to reduce instances of interpersonal violence. The material presented is complementary to an in person training seminar that is provided free of charge. Martial arts support is provided by the Hoshin Kan, LLC.
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Update: Mrs. Swartz successfully completed all of the requirements of her project and was awarded her Girl Scout Gold Award. Mrs. Swartz and the Hoshin Kan, LLC, continue to host Women's and Basic Self-Defense courses at the Hoshin Dojo.
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