Tao of Self Defense is offering a brand new 3 month program on the fundamentals of self defense and personal protection based on ideas/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 will be split into 3 parts and is detailed below:
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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
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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
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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 if you have questions and to book your spot.