Self Defense Workshop - Horsham Athletic Club

STARTS MARCH 17

SATURDAYS AT 11:00AM

$99 Member | $125 Nonmember

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The 6-Week Self Defense workshop with Mike Spahits is designed for non-experienced or experienced fighters looking for self defense tactics using variations of mixed martial arts. Learn low-force movements intended for de-escalation of minor situations and neutralizing techniques used to prevent an attack. Students will also learn how to subdue an aggressor from a standing, ground, and other positions one may find themselves in, in a self defense situation.

Week 1

Introduction to the 5 Keys of Self Defense
Pressure Points and Hand Control
Fighting Stance and Hand Placement
Grips and Punching Technique (Upper Body)
Vulnerable (Striking) Areas
Basic Strikes – Open Area; Front to Front Attack
Basic Escapes – Open Area; Front to Front Attack

Week 2

Review Week 1
Knees and Elbows
Open Area, Front to Front Attacks: Basic Escape to Offense
Defense Against Strikes: Blocking and Head Movements
Basic Strike: Front Kick, Turning Kick
Basic Escapes: Variation Headlock Escapes

Week 3

Review Week 2
Counter Strikes: Striking After Blocking a Punch
Attacked from Behind: Strikes & Hold Breaking
Attacked Against a Wall: Strikes & Hold Breaking
On Back: Learn the Mount and Guard Positions
On Back: Technique and Positioning Against Mount and Guard

Week 4

Review Week 3
Striking and Defending Combinations (Upper and Lower)
Defending Against Takedowns; How to Fall
On Back: Turning and Defending Mount and Guard
On Back: Escaping Against Mount and Guard
On Back: Submissions Against Mount and Guard

Week 5

Review Week 4
Striking-Defending Combinations
Hold-Breaking to Offense
Other Defense to Offense Vs. Holds
Basic Knife and Gun Self Defense

Week 6

Review Weeks 1 through 5
Practical Tests – “See What You Know”