5. Day 1: Module 1&2
Avoidance and Awareness
(Lecture/discussion format)
INTRODUCTION
Introduction/overview of
course
Introduction/background
of presenter
SECTION 1: AVOIDANCE
Daily routine; situations
and locations to avoid
Adjustment of daily
routine
SECTION 2: AWARENESS
Daily routine awareness
Personal awareness
Home awareness
Day 2: Module 3
Action
(Hands-on/Physical format)
PARTNER WARM-UP
BASIC STRIKING TECHNIQUES
Eye strike
Fist hammer
Straight punch
Front kick/knee strike
COMMON GRABS AND HOLDS
Wrist grab
Bear hug
Frontal choke
Lapel grab
IMPROVISED SELF-DEFENSE TOOLS
Keys
Purse
Phone
Q&A
6. Ice Breakers and
Energizers
Day 1: Modified “Two Truths and a Lie”
Two truths and a lie
will be turned into me
and be read to the
group
The group will have to
guess whose was read
and then guess what
the lie is.
Day 2: “Find and Do”
FIND a person in the
room who has the
same….
Once you find that
person, DO this amount
of this exercise.
Find similarities with
coworkers.
Will get them moving
around and warmed up
for the class.
7. Day 1 Sample Activities
Mod 1: Avoidance
Daily Routine Breakdown
Breakdown of my day:
things to think about
List daily routine
Highlight one or two
possible
situations/locations that are
less than ideal
We will discuss ways that
these situations can be
avoided altogether or
avoided during times that
pose possible danger.
Mod 2: Awareness
Home Awareness PowerPoint
PowerPoint questions
Multiple Exits
Family Emergency
Plan
Self-defense tools
within the home
8. Day 2 Sample Activities
Mod 3:Action
SEE-BREATH-MOVE
Gouge the eyes
Harder to attack if
you can’t SEE
Hit the throat
Harder to attack if
you can’t BREATH
Knee the groin
Harder to attack if
you can’t MOVE
Mod 3:Action
Wrist Grab Defense
Assailant grabs wrist
Interlock your
fingers(praying hands)
Pull your hands toward
their thumb(weakest
part of grip) and over
your shoulder
TURN AND RUN!!!
