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Essential Self Defense Training

Complete Personal Protection System

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Situational Awareness

Threat detection & prevention strategies

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Striking Techniques

High-impact self defense strikes

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Escape Methods

Break free & escape techniques

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Mental Preparation

Confidence & mental toughness

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Core Self Defense Principles

🛡️ Prevention First

The best self-defense is avoiding dangerous situations altogether through awareness, preparation, and smart decision-making.

  • • Environmental awareness techniques
  • • Recognizing potential threats
  • • Safe travel and social practices
  • • Trusting your instincts

⚡ Simple & Effective

Focus on techniques that are easy to learn, remember under stress, and effective against larger, stronger attackers.

  • • High-percentage techniques
  • • Targeting vulnerable areas
  • • Using natural body weapons
  • • Stress-tested movements

🏃 Escape & Evade

The goal is always to escape safely, not to win a fight. Create opportunities to get away and seek help.

  • • Creating distance and opportunities
  • • Breaking grabs and holds
  • • Using environment to your advantage
  • • Calling for help effectively

💪 Physical & Mental

Combine physical techniques with mental preparation, confidence building, and stress management for complete readiness.

  • • Building confidence through training
  • • Managing fear and adrenaline
  • • Developing fighting mindset
  • • Regular practice and drilling

Essential Techniques

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Striking Basics

Simple, effective strikes

  • • Palm strikes to nose/chin
  • • Knee strikes to groin/body
  • • Elbow strikes in close range
  • • Eye gouges and throat strikes
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Escape Techniques

Breaking free from grabs

  • • Wrist grab escapes
  • • Bear hug defenses
  • • Choke hold escapes
  • • Ground escape methods
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Mental Training

Psychological preparation

  • • Scenario visualization
  • • Stress inoculation training
  • • Confidence building exercises
  • • Decision-making under pressure

My Self Defense Philosophy

Self-defense training should be practical, realistic, and accessible to everyone regardless of size, strength, or athletic ability. Focus on what works in real situations, not what looks impressive.

Reality-Based

Techniques tested in real-world scenarios

Accessible

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Empowering

Building confidence and awareness