The Perfect Weapon Women's Self Defense Class
For anyone reading this, please spread the word regarding this class if you can.
I am starting a women's self defense class on April 16th. One thing that I absolutely cannot stand is the assault and abuse on women today, especially in supposedly loving relationships. The need today for a woman to know how to defend herself and keep herself safe is more important than ever. It is for this reason that I have searched the teachings and concepts of all that I have learned in the martial arts, and have combined it with basic personal survival skills that one needs to avoid, escape, or engage and conquer an aggressive encounter.
The idea of a self-defense "course" does not sit well with me. It is nigh impossible to expect someone who has taken 10-12 classes over a period of a few weeks to be able to functionally defend themselves, given the focus of most all self-defense classes today... which is purely on technique. There is a lot... and I do mean A LOT that goes into a physical altercation, that is overlooked in instruction today. Where my class will stand out from these is in several areas.
To begin with, while techniques for nullifying an attacker will most certainly be stressed and taught, a bigger part of my focus will be in developing key attributes... not so much to turn a woman into a fighter, but to make her be able to fight if she has to. This attribute development extends beyond just the physical as well, moving into the mental.
Next, where as other classes today have a preset curriculum to teach, or a general scope of techniques, what I offer comes from a traditional Shaolin (my major backgound) approach. During times long past, students of Shaolin first learned the basics of wushu, spending perhaps a year working on stances, footwork, basic hand techniques, and kicks. From there, the student moved into a proficiency, based on his ability, personality, and personal physical attributes. In this class, there is a basic curriculum to learn, setting the progression for where this class really shines: In time, I will see each student's strength and weakness, and then provide a further, streamlined offense/defense solution for that individual... meaning that no two students will be the same or follow the same formula, and each student, because of their carefully selected method, will be more comfortable with what they are doing. In short, their course of study is customized for them, which is NOT found in any self defense class or martial arts school at all.
Also, completely optional to the student, there will be traditional weapons training available, to make them more complete in the event of an aggressive situation. The reason for this is that not only does weapons training entail and teach a different movement (more to add to one's arsenal), but the training of traditional weapons can translate to the use of any item that she may have to grab in a defense situation. Among weapons taught are staff, Chinese broadsword, knife fighting (single and double blade), and more. A greater length in time in studying with me will introduce the student to more advanced weapon training, such as the wooden bench, and the two sword technique of Nito-Ryu (learning to use weapons of differing length and weight simultaneously; also covered in stick and dagger fighting). Again, this is not seen in any self defense class today, and all martial arts schools generally stick with the weapons contained within their style. If a student chooses to partake of this option, I will tell them where they will be able to obtain their weapons for a reasonable price, where they will be of good quality.
Finally, this class is ongoing, and not set for a determined length of time, 10 classes, 12 weeks, etc. Because of the way I teach (coming from the background that I do), I am able to work with anyone of any skill level at any time on anything, and not be thrown off of my train of thought for another person. So, while even though the student will be in a class setting, they still will be getting personal attention from me. Classes will be sold in four month lots though, at a fraction of the cost that other schools/programs cost.
Another benefit to this class:
Students receive, with their four paid months, six free one-on-one classes with me, by appointment, for one hour. These appointments can also be used to take the place of a missed class during the regular schedule.
This is essentially all of the information regarding the class. Again, if any of you are in the Surrey, or Metro Vancouver area and are interested, or have specific questions, please email me at absolutebest3@hotmail.com , or if you know of someone in the area who may be interested (or worse, have a need), please pass this information along.
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by cog
