Self Defense Program

Learn to Be Safer & Feel Stronger
with  Black Belt and Combat Veteran Janna Rosenthal

• No Prior Experience Needed
• Basics of Striking and Blocking
• Defense against Grabs and Chokeholds
• Simple yet effective self-defense and escape techniques

For more information, contact Group Exercise Director, Kathleen Goldring

Mondays 6:30-7:30pm

4 Info-packed sessions

Jan 22 & 29 Feb 5 & 12

member: $120
non-member: $150
2nd family member: $100

Course Description
This course is primarily designed for beginners interested in learning practical self-defense strategies and defensive tactics. Students will be taught fundamental barehand methods of protection that increase their chances of surviving a physical attack. The course fuses stand-up techniques from Shotokan Karate and Krav Maga, striking techniques from Muay Thai, takedown techniques from Judo, and grappling techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This course addresses themes such as physical and sexual assault.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:  

1. Recognize dangerous situations and implement techniques in order to defend themselves
2. Execute escape techniques, joint locks, strikes, takedowns, chokes, and submissions
3. Demonstrate correct breakfall techniques as a result of being thrown, pushed, or slipping
4. Understand the necessary fitness levels which support self-defense proficiency
5. Gain self-confidence and bodily autonomy