Beginning Self Defense Tactics

Catalog description

Introduction to the fundamentals of assessing environmental cues, including verbal and non-verbal, associated with potential threat and techniques to neutralize assailants including basic body release techniques and basic offensive techniques. Legal precedents and evidence based response strategies are discussed. Physical defensive techniques including standing defense, ground avoidance, and escape are introduced and practiced during class sessions. Active participation and physical activity are required. Registered students may use NWACC Fitness Center without charge.