3 Month Self Defense Basics Program

TY Martial Arts is offering a 3 month program on the fundamentals of self defense and personal protection based on ideas and concepts from Jesse Glover’s Non-Classical Gung Fu.

The student can expect to achieve a basic level of skill and the tools necessary to protect themselves in a violent encounter as well as practical steps to recognizing and avoiding potential encounters.

• The program includes 13 private 1 hour classes weekly, divided over 3 months. Scheduling is flexible.
• Classes are private and can be done online or in person.
• Students will learn in a friendly, safe and relaxed environment.
• Classes are open to everyone whether they have a background in martial arts or are just starting out.
• If desired, there will be opportunities for students to train together when appropriate in order to mutually advance and test their skills.
• Students have the option of continuing their training after the program with private or group classes.
• For women interested in this program, it can be modified to address the specific scenarios and challenges that they personally face. Students are welcome to bring a spouse, partner or friend to train with them at no additional charge.

The program curriculum is split into 3 parts and is detailed below:

Month 1: Development of Weapons

The first step of functional self defence skills is the development of body weapons. A body weapon can be any kind of strike such as a hook punch. The weapons listed below are very practical and simple to learn. They will be the focus of this section.

• Slap
• Straight Punch
• Big Punch
• Back Fist / Hammer Fist / Chop
• Finger Jab

Goals / Achievements:

• Develop one or more functional weapons (KO ability)
• Increase attributes of power, conditioning, and accuracy

Month 2: Delivery System

A weapon is only useful when combined with an effective delivery system ie; a way to bring your weapons to your intended target. In this section, we will be focusing on fast and powerful footwork to deliver your weapons.

• Closing Footwork (bridging the gap)
• Closing Punch
• Chasing
• Integrating Footwork with Striking

Goals / Achievements:

• Effectively close distance and deliver your weapons in a non-telegraphic manner
• Learn to chase your opponent with strikes as they move in multiple directions
• Increase attributes of speed, explosiveness, and agility

Month 3: Counter-interference System

In this section you will learn how to deal with various barriers ie; someone blocks you. It is important to effectively remove any barrier so you can continue to deliver your weapons.

• Introduction to Sticking and Pressure
• Closing on Different Guard Positions
• Removing Barriers and Followups
• Turning Opponents (directing their weapons away from you)
• Develop basic understanding of various types of criminal assaults
• Environmental Control and Situational Awareness

Goals / Achievements:

• Develop attribute of forward pressure, and ability to respond appropriately to pressure
• Develop tactile sensitivity to sense your opponents movements
• Gain confidence in a variety of self defence situations and base level of competency in response

Some clips from a self defense seminar at UBC:

Cost: $1200

Please contact me if you have questions and to book your spot.