Techniques for effectively using common weapons and found objects.

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Learn to use common weapons and found objects against an attacker.

Defense Against Weapons (DAW) - This module is focused on the inclusionof weapons. Based upon the two previous days we now introduce a variety of weapons to many of positions to stop the bludgeoning, stabbing, strangling and or shooting.

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Thousands of women have benefited from the unique teaching method used by the Women's Self-Defense Institute. Our guiding philosophy is set in the very real differences in the self-defense needs for women vs. men. The nature of the conflict is, on so many levels, hugely different. For us, this means using a woman's strongest weapons against a man's weakest points. The self-defense modules are designed to interlock in developing techniques and skills which have been proven to work for the non-martial artist female against full power attacks from men. We teach awareness, avoidance, space management, and a system of resisting assaults using simple to learn gross-body movements that take advantage of your natural instincts which are easier to remember under stress.

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In addition to being a high level martial artist in arts such as Kyu Ku Shin Karate and Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kardian is also a long time law enforce veteran and media personality.

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Brad leveraged his work in defensive tactics and executive protection to create Defend University in the mid-1990s. He and Steve teamed up in 2000 as co-directors to expanded the reach and depth of education and training to include women everywhere.

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This 3-day course is to certify up to 10 Women's Self-Defense Instructors in two different modules of the Women's Empowerment Series:
1 Girls on Guard (GOG-1)
2 Guarding our Girls (GOG-2)
3 Defense Against Weapons (DAW)
All three modules are taught in an 8-hour block (one each day) and will give the instructors a unique, principle based curriculum that can be offered to females as three separate modules or as a mix of the three, depending on the audience. Taken together, the GOG-1, GOG-2 and DAW modules have historically produced instructors who can provide courses or classes that appeal to a broad range of students.
The modules can also be easily modified to include females as young as 9 to 10 years old up to senior females of normal health and flexibility. Modules can also be modified to be presented over a series of days or weeks.
Tutition
Tuition is as stated in the contract. Certified instructors completing this course will be known as Level 3 instructors. All instructors become part of the Defend University network, which offers support and information.

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The Reduce the Odds Program (level #1) -
This module is focused on prevention and risk reduction. Through the process of lecture, video and discussion instructors will learn about victimology, the victim selection process, the predator mindset, the secondary crime scene, date rape drugs, tactics, strategies, risk reduction, alcohol and the role it plays in sexual assault and more. NOTE: Instructors will be exposed to this module!

1 Perform each of the techniques required of students in each particular module.
2 Instruct students in a manner which will allow the student to learn the technique within the timeframe of the course, retain the technique under stress and apply the technique to an armored role player.
3 Recognize the sensitivity of the subject matter, how the subject matter effects the students in class, and how to work with students who are particularly affected by the situational training.
4 Positively correct students and motivate them to actively participate in their own defense, regardless of the student's age, physical condition, experience or attitude.
5 Provide potentially life saving techniques, tactics and procedures to their students
6 Safely supervise a course which includes full-contact role playing
7 Recruit and train male role players to assist in the classes. Instructor Certification courses are considered 'train the trainer' courses and a premium is put on mastery of the subject matter and the ability to engender student confidence through professional presence and presentation
All course materials are provided.

The instructor for the Nellis/Creech AFB Certification course will be Steve

Kardian, Master Instructor.