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Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

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P1

Counter Hand Strikes

Principles of Defenses

Dynamic (Body) Defenses

Star drill - body movement - with or without stepping

Turning the body - blading

Bob and weave

Outside Defenses - Blocking

360 defenses and counter

Deflecting - Inside Defenses vs Straight Strike/Push/Grab

Defending with the palm

Defending with the forearm

Stop-Hit and Forward Defenses

Educational stop

Double forward def. (fwd arrow)

Active Shielding Forwards

Using one or two hands

Active shield sideways (vs straight and circular attacks)

Counter Kicks

Deflect

Inside defense with the shin vs a regular kick to the groin

P2

Counter Hand Strikes

Dynamic (Body) Defenses

Slip (turn away, bailout principle)

Against Strikes from Behind (2):

Move diagonally away

Turn and strike

Deflecting Straight Strike with Inside or Outside Defenses

Sweeping inside defense

Outside defense directed sideways/upwards

Simultaneous two inside palm

defenses (closing arrow)

Double inside defense (forearm & shin)

Forward Block vs Circular Attacks from the Side

One forearm

Two parallel forearms

Two parallel and reversed forearms

Counter Kicks

Blocking Regular Kick with Forward Stop-Hit

Stop-kick, heel inward

Stop-kick, heel outward

Deflect

Shin and forearm vs low or high regular kick (see also vs punches)

Blocking Roundhouse Kicks (high or low)

Outside or inside shin defense

Outside double defense vs low or high kick - shin & forearm

P3

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting Low Straight Punch

Inside forearm defense

Outside low forearm defense (scooping)

Active Shielding

Parallel and reversed forearms - close hand elbow up, far hand elbow down

Counter Kicks

Deflecting Kicks

Inside palm defense

Outside low forearm defense (scooping)

P4

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting (see kick defense)

Inside forearm deflection - high elbow and low palm), vs straight strike, high/low

Counter Kicks

Deflect (see hand defense)

Inside forearm deflection - high elbow and low palm, vs low/mid-level regular kick

P5

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting

Stabbing defense vs straight punch

Counter Kicks

Deflect

Stabbing defense vs regular kick

Block High Roundhouse Kick

Stop kicks - to leg or hip area

Outside forearm defense

Both arms

Outside & inside defenses

Double forearm fwd (absorb)

G1

Counter Hand Strikes

Double Hand defense vs Straight Attacks

Deflecting with ~90° between forearms (also vs kicks) (2)

Defending Aggressor that Grabs and Strikes

Different grabs with 1-2 hands

With pushing or pulling

Add control technique in finishing mode

Counter Kicks

Against Sidekicks

Retreat, lifting the knee

Triple/double block forward, with the shin and 1-2 forearms

Stop Kicks vs sidekicks, regular kicks, defensive back kicks (2)

G2

Counter Hand Strikes

Defending when Constrained

While standing: limited space; occupied hand; restrictive clothing; var. Grounds

From sitting position (chair, ground)

Counter Kicks

Forearm Defenses vs Sidekicks

Sweeping low outside defense

With front/back hand (x2)

Sweeping high inside defense

Turn and lean away - with upwards forearm defense

G3

Counter Hand Strikes

Counter Kicks

G4

Counter Hand Strikes

Counter Striking - at Close Proximity and Clinch

Preemptive striking to groin, eyes/other vulnerable points

Deflecting vertical strikes: uppercut; elbow upwards

Blocking horizontal elbow, with single or double hand defenses

Sweeping: close range hook

Counter Kicks

Counter Different Knee Strikes in Close Proximity and Clinch

Block with the leg/shin/hip

Body defense (turn) and pull

Block with the forearm/s

G5

Counter Hand Strikes

“Sliding Defense” with a Strike in the End

Inside

Outside

Counter Kicks

This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.

Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop

• Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
• Open to all women (13+)
• Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
• No experience is necessary
• No sign up required
• Always free

P1

Against a One or Two-Handed Grab to Clothing

Prevent

Monitor and talk–down

Control grabbing hand (latch) and educational stop

Defend and counter - a dangerous situation

P2

Prevent/Escape Headlocks

Side headlock

Headlock from the rear

Bar-arm to the front

Carotid artery restraint

Snatch from behind - mouth is covered

Preventing and Escaping One or Two-Handed Choke

Front - pluck with one or two hooked palms

Vs a choke from the side

P3

Against a Hair Pull from all Directions

Advance, defend, and counterattack

P4

Counter any Wrist or Arm Grab

Theory and principles

Vs dangerous grab

Techniques of:

Hinge; circle; assist (2)

Vs one & two hand grabs

Of one or both hands

Low/high

Escaping Choke or Neck Grab (2)

Using upper arm, especially when being pushed or when pinned against a wall

P5

Preventing (early phase) and Escaping Bearhugs

Arms pinned or free (3):

Front, arms free - eyes

Front, arms pinned - groin

Rear, arms free - lock

Counter Bearhugs

Prevention

Hands free or pinned

Grabs from front/sides/rear

G1

Preventing and Escaping Choke from Behind

Double/single hand pluck (2)

Preventing and escaping standing guillotine

Preventing and escaping bearhugs with lifting

G2

Vs Unwanted Contact or Grab in Low-Level Aggression/Violence

Deal with the grab

Deal with the person

Vs any grab standing, in a position of disadvantage vs wall/tall/half-height object

G3

Counter Grabs in Sitting Positions

Preventing and Overcoming Throws and Takedowns P2-G3

Prevent, frame, reposition, counterattacks

Prevent the lift or takedown

Safest landing/going to ground

G4

Escaping Various Grabs and Holds - Throw Attacker

Vs bearhugs front

Vs bearhugs from rear (2)

Vs headlocks (2)

G5

Against a One-Hand Shirt Grab

Upper-arm rotation

Upper-arm rotation with a lock on the elbow (if above failed)

Against a Two-Hand Shirt Grab

Lock on the wrist

Thumb Locks

Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

P1

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

P2

Throws and Takedowns

Outside Sweep

Grappling Standing

Concept and Use of Framing

Frame to prevent aggressor from closing in/staying close

Sprawl vs takedown attempt

P3

Throws and Takedowns

Forward Sweep Kick

Grappling Standing

Clinch

Neck clinch both sides of neck

Side neck clinch

Attacking - takedown, strikes, fingers to eyes

Avoid the neck clinch: frame; lift and duck under

P4

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

Arm Drag or Lift (3) Jammed/pressed with the back to a wall, prevent or deal with it

Wall as anchor/object

Positioned with back to wall

Positioned with side to wall

Slide sideways and counter

P5

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

G1

Throws and Takedowns

Leg trip from a clinch/grab

Rear shoulder-push takedown

Grounded, applying knee lock on a standing aggressor (2)

Apply during resistance

Grappling Standing

G2

Throws and Takedowns

Bearhug takedown (from rear)

Bearhug throw (from rear)

Machine-gun throw

Double leg throw/takedown

From out of contact, reach, gain control, throw/takedown

Grappling Standing

G3

Throws and Takedowns

Wrist leverage takedown (cavalier)

- basic

Hip/head throw

Wrist leverage takedown - variations

Grappling Standing

G4

Throws and Takedowns

Body Lock Takedown

Using a bearhug front/side

From rear: seatbelt; bearhug

Grappling Standing

G5

Throws and Takedowns

Bearhug Throw

From the front and side

Head Control Takedowns

From the front and rear

Execute as a flow of control and takedown techniques

Grappling Standing

This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

It’s our second annual Ugly Sweater Christmas!

Come dressed to celebrate the season and eat some food!

Please keep the following in mind when choosing your ugly sweater:

• There have been some CRAZY ugly sweaters out there, so while wearing your sweater, you MUST be able to:

  • Freely move

  • See clearly

• You and your sweater should not “drip” anything.. (I don’t know.. Just trying to cover bases here..)

• Keep it PG-13!

We’ll run our normal Combat Fitness, Kids, and Adult classes on the 18th. The Valkyrie class will run from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (instead of 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM). After the Adult class (7:30 pm) everyone will participate in a Kore sponsored White Elephant give away (your attendance over the previous 2 months will make a difference in your chances to get something REALLY cool!).

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This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

P1

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Trap and Bridge - against a mounted opponent

Kicking from the Ground

Stomping forward

Stomping side kick (laying on the side, or up on one knee)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Soft breakfall - fwd, rise or turn

Hard breakfall - backwards

Ground defensive position

Scan and orientate, side/back

Get Up with Finishing Mode

Forward with attacks

Turn and escape

Into ready stance

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P2

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Escaping from between Open Legs (open guard, top)

Throw leg overhead

Pushing down on knees

Pushing aggressor from guard (bottom) with shin (knee shield)

Scissor sweep

Striking from top and bottom positions

Sitting on (mount)

Between the legs (guard)

Additional attacks as: headbutt, biting, shouting, finger locks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Roll forwards

Roll backwards

Hard breakfall sideways

Hip escape (shrimping)

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P3

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Prevent Opponent Gaining a Hold (your legs were passed)

Use kicks, hand strikes, frame, attack to vulnerable areas

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Fall backwards - turn, soft break–fall forward

Left forward roll

Right backward roll

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P4

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Striking

Hammer kick - downwards (on the ground facing up)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Forward Rolls, Remain on Ground

Two bent legs

Lower leg straight - for sliding

Hard Breakfall Forward

Against a Push into a Wall, from all Directions

use principles of soft or hard breakfall & shielding

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P5

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G1

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Rolling for a distance and height

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

Prevent or Counter Aggressor Getting Ground Top Position

Attacks

Against half guard (3)

Against high mount (2)

Against side control (1)

Side-Control (cross-mount)

Striking (top and bottom)

Prevent grabs and defend strikes

G2

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Breakfalls from height - front, side, back

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G3

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Falling backwards with chair

Falling sideways with/from chair

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G4

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G5

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

Counter Grappling, Improve Position and End Up Standing

Prevention and counterattacks

Change position: mount (bottom), leg out; lift arm vs side control; side to mount/knee on belly

This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.

P1

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

P2

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Counter Kicks from a Standing Attacker

Stop kicks

Shin and forearm against a regular/football style kick

Shielding vs stomping kick - four limbs covering (clam)

Counter Hand Strikes from a Standing Attacker

Prevention - move body and preemptive kicking

Inside/outside defense

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

P3

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defending Hand Strikes

Attacker in mount (top) - kneeling or standing over

Attacker in the guard (top) - kneeling or standing between legs

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

P4

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Two forearms defense against a football kick when on the ground, back to wall,

Against knee ride/on belly

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

P5

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

G1

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Against Stomping Kicks

Inside forearm defense

Outside forearm defense

Against a jumping aggressor - clam, (double) kick upwards

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

G2

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Striking from side control (top and bottom)

Defending strikes from side control (bottom)

Defending when in half guard (bottom)

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

G3

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

Counter knife threats with aggressor in top position (1)

Counter knife stab in regular grip (3)

Counter knife stabs in straight grip (3)

G4

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

Against Variations of

Knife threats

Knife attacks

G5

Ground - Defenses vs Punches/Kicks

Defenses vs Weapons on the Ground

Against Stick Attacks on the Ground by a Standing Attacker

Block with two feet

Stabbing hand defense

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS

Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop

• Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
• Open to all women (13+)
• Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
• No experience is necessary
• No sign up required
• Always free

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

P1

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Soft breakfall - fwd, rise or turn

Hard breakfall - backwards

Ground defensive position

Scan and orientate, side/back

Get Up with Finishing Mode

Forward with attacks

Turn and escape

Into ready stance

P2

Ground Releases

Preventing and Escaping Chokes on the Ground

Attacker from the side

Attacker between the legs

Attacker sitting on (mount)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Roll forwards

Roll backwards

Hard breakfall sideways

Hip escape (shrimping)

P3

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Fall backwards - turn, soft break–fall forward

Left forward roll

Right backward roll

P4

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Forward Rolls, Remain on Ground

Two bent legs

Lower leg straight - for sliding

Hard Breakfall Forward

Against a Push into a Wall, from all Directions

Use principles of soft or hard breakfall & shielding

P5

Ground Releases

Vs single or double leg grab from a standing attacker (3)

Escaping side headlocks on the ground - 4 techniques/principles

Escaping headlock from behind, facing the ground

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

G1

Ground Releases

Face Down, Mounted Attacker - against Choke or Head Slam

Thumbs pluck

Crossing upper arms

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Rolling for a distance and height

G2

Ground Releases

Against Wrist Grabs on the Ground (2)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Breakfalls from height - front, side, back

G3

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Falling backwards with chair

Falling sideways with/from chair

G4

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

G5

Ground Releases

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

P1

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Attack the Attacker - approach from the side

Strong shove

Series of strikes

Lead Third Party to Safety - ‘C-grip’ above the elbow

Control and Restraint

P2

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Attack the Attacker - Approach from different angles

Lead Third Party to Safety - Close arm wrapped around the waist and ‘C-grip’ on upper arm

Control and Restraint

P3

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Move Attacker Away

Get to attackers back - push two upper arms

Stomp to back of the knee and takedown

Move Third Party Away

Shoulder turn, then control on the neck to lead away

Use extended arm to upper chest to sweep (push) third party backwards

Control and Restraint

P4

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Move Third Party Away - screening

Side by side - outward ‘C–grip’ of arm

Hand in hand

Hand around shoulder

Control and Restraint

P5

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Remove the Attacker - approach from side or rear

Bearhug behind or side - lift and remove the aggressor

Bearhug takedown - from behind

Move the Third Party

Shove from the side - to upper arm/body with forearm & ‘C-grip’

Pull from behind - pull with wrist hook (fingers to sternum)

Control and Restraint

G1

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Against any attempt to grab or strike

Adjust level of force against attacker according to context

Control and Restraint

Arm control escort - ‘C-grip’ on wrist and upper arm

Bearhug and move aggressor away

G2

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Against Kicks Directed to the Third Party

Active and dynamic defenses; double defenses; shielding; countering

Counter Chokes and Headlocks

As needed, use releases, dynamic defenses and counterattacks

Control and Restraint

Straight arm push down - leverage on the elbow

Under hook elbow lock - press the elbow and takedown

G3

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Using Common Objects

Deter/defend and strike attacker

Use free hand to move, defend/control/grab aggressor/third party

Against Abduction

Interrupt/limit the aggressor; counterattack; trip up

Apply a release technique

Control and Restraint

Hammerlock and lead away

Hammerlock with spiral takedown

G4

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Against Knife Threats

Knife at different places: use ‘C-grips’ (2); use of wrist hooks

Aggressor also holds third party

Control and Restraint

Standing and on the Ground: Air and Blood Chokes

Rear position

Forearm (rear naked) choke (strangle): wrist-grab; triangle

Strangle with grab of lapel (X)

Side position - scarf choke

Front - ‘Guillotine’

Practice Control and Restraint vs Non-Compliant Trainee, then:

Move aggressor away

Takedown aggressor

G5

Close Protection/Third Party Protection

Against a Pistol Threat

Third party consideration

Breaking up a Fight of Different Context, when

They quarrel for domination

One chokes the other (hand/s)

One has other in var. headlocks

Both striking each other

Control and Restraint

On the ground, turn aggressor on stomach:

Pressure on elbow

“Giftwrap”

Control with pressure on shoulder blade

All skills in G levels of Control and Restraint modules

Var. angles; transport, vs resistance; add takedown; add turn on stomach

This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).

P1

Defenses vs Weapons

360° Defense against a Circular Attack with a Knife

Use of Common Objects

Shield Type Objects

Find and acquire

Stop or deflect against various attacks (punches, kicks, circular knife and stick attacks)

P2

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Knife Threat

Tactical compliance

Longer range - inside or outside deflection and kick

Front, medium/close range - inward ‘C-grip’

Use of Common Objects

Throw Small Objects to Distract

P3

Defenses vs Weapons

Kicks vs Knife Attacks

Regular kick

Side kick

Bailing out and side kick or roundhouse kick

Use of Common Objects

Common Objects - Large Stick (two hand grip)

Attacking

Attacking - with various parts

Drop the object if needed

Countering circular and straight attacks (hold 2 ends)

360° blocks

Inside def. - deflect high/low

P4

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Knife Attacks Vs Overhand (regular) Stabs

Block, wrist hook & ‘C-grip’

Block & wrap arm - overhook

Vs Underhand (oriental) Stabs

Diagonal forearm block

Block, then underhook

Use of Common Objects

Small Stick-Like Objects with a Single Grip

Attacks

Defenses vs hand, leg, knife

Integrate with other techniques

Vs heavy attack, supporting defense with the other hand

P5

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Stick Attacks

Vs overhead - stabbing (2): burst forwards; burst to the outside

Vs horizontal swing (2) - burst; double forearm

Use of Common Objects

Common Objects - Sharp Edge or Pointy Objects

Holds

Strikes

Integrate with defending strikes and knife attacks

Control with the empty hand, strike with the object

G1

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Knife Attacks

Against a straight stab, high (2)

Against a straight stab, low (2)

Against slash (3)

Disarming the knife (2)

Use of Common Objects

Use a Short Impact Object 25-40 cm (10-15 inches)

Against hand strikes and kicks

Against stick or knife

Ground - Use a Short Common Object

To strike a dominating attacker on the ground

G2

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Knife Attacks

Aggressor at the sides - 4 guiding techniques

Against regular stab

Against oriental stab (2)

Against straight stab

Against all Knife Attacks

Aggressor from 180°

Aggressor from behind

Use of Common Objects

G3

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Pistol Threats

From the front - inward ‘C-grip’ with either hand

From behind (touching) - wrap of the arm to either side

Against Pistol and Knife Threats

Variations: from front, side and rear; single & double defenses; single & double controls

Use of Common Objects

Use Common Objects, Blunt and Sharp Against Different Grabs

Get - threat - strike

Chair as a Weapon/Tool

How to use and manipulate

Use for disturbance, defense and attacks

G4

Defenses vs Weapons

Against Threat with Assault Rifle

From the front - ‘C-grip’

From behind - arm wrap

Rifle threat from the side

Variation of the solutions

Against Stone Attacks

Stabbing defenses

Shock absorbing defenses

Sweeping defenses

Vs a throw: turn, lower the head

Use of Common Objects

G5

Defenses vs Weapons

Against firearm threats

‘Weapon at a distance from behind/side

Pistol touches the ribs, in front of arm, reverse ‘C-grip’

Variations on the G3-5 Defenses against Firearm Threat

Including at very close range

Use of Common Objects

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.

P1

Counter Hand Strikes

Principles of Defenses

Dynamic (Body) Defenses

Star drill - body movement - with or without stepping

Turning the body - blading

Bob and weave

Outside Defenses - Blocking

360 defenses and counter

Deflecting - Inside Defenses vs Straight Strike/Push/Grab

Defending with the palm

Defending with the forearm

Stop-Hit and Forward Defenses

Educational stop

Double forward def. (fwd arrow)

Active Shielding Forwards

Using one or two hands

Active shield sideways (vs straight and circular attacks)

Counter Kicks

Deflect

Inside defense with the shin vs a regular kick to the groin

P2

Counter Hand Strikes

Dynamic (Body) Defenses

Slip (turn away, bailout principle)

Against Strikes from Behind (2):

Move diagonally away

Turn and strike

Deflecting Straight Strike with Inside or Outside Defenses

Sweeping inside defense

Outside defense directed sideways/upwards

Simultaneous two inside palm

defenses (closing arrow)

Double inside defense (forearm & shin)

Forward Block vs Circular Attacks from the Side

One forearm

Two parallel forearms

Two parallel and reversed forearms

Counter Kicks

Blocking Regular Kick with Forward Stop-Hit

Stop-kick, heel inward

Stop-kick, heel outward

Deflect

Shin and forearm vs low or high regular kick (see also vs punches)

Blocking Roundhouse Kicks (high or low)

Outside or inside shin defense

Outside double defense vs low or high kick - shin & forearm

P3

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting Low Straight Punch

Inside forearm defense

Outside low forearm defense (scooping)

Active Shielding

Parallel and reversed forearms - close hand elbow up, far hand elbow down

Counter Kicks

Deflecting Kicks

Inside palm defense

Outside low forearm defense (scooping)

P4

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting (see kick defense)

Inside forearm deflection - high elbow and low palm), vs straight strike, high/low

Counter Kicks

Deflect (see hand defense)

Inside forearm deflection - high elbow and low palm, vs low/mid-level regular kick

P5

Counter Hand Strikes

Deflecting

Stabbing defense vs straight punch

Counter Kicks

Deflect

Stabbing defense vs regular kick

Block High Roundhouse Kick

Stop kicks - to leg or hip area

Outside forearm defense

Both arms

Outside & inside defenses

Double forearm fwd (absorb)

G1

Counter Hand Strikes

Double Hand defense vs Straight Attacks

Deflecting with ~90° between forearms (also vs kicks) (2)

Defending Aggressor that Grabs and Strikes

Different grabs with 1-2 hands

With pushing or pulling

Add control technique in finishing mode

Counter Kicks

Against Sidekicks

Retreat, lifting the knee

Triple/double block forward, with the shin and 1-2 forearms

Stop Kicks vs sidekicks, regular kicks, defensive back kicks (2)

G2

Counter Hand Strikes

Defending when Constrained

While standing: limited space; occupied hand; restrictive clothing; var. Grounds

From sitting position (chair, ground)

Counter Kicks

Forearm Defenses vs Sidekicks

Sweeping low outside defense

With front/back hand (x2)

Sweeping high inside defense

Turn and lean away - with upwards forearm defense

G3

Counter Hand Strikes

Counter Kicks

G4

Counter Hand Strikes

Counter Striking - at Close Proximity and Clinch

Preemptive striking to groin, eyes/other vulnerable points

Deflecting vertical strikes: uppercut; elbow upwards

Blocking horizontal elbow, with single or double hand defenses

Sweeping: close range hook

Counter Kicks

Counter Different Knee Strikes in Close Proximity and Clinch

Block with the leg/shin/hip

Body defense (turn) and pull

Block with the forearm/s

G5

Counter Hand Strikes

“Sliding Defense” with a Strike in the End

Inside

Outside

Counter Kicks

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).

P1

Against a One or Two-Handed Grab to Clothing

Prevent

Monitor and talk–down

Control grabbing hand (latch) and educational stop

Defend and counter - a dangerous situation

P2

Prevent/Escape Headlocks

Side headlock

Headlock from the rear

Bar-arm to the front

Carotid artery restraint

Snatch from behind - mouth is covered

Preventing and Escaping One or Two-Handed Choke

Front - pluck with one or two hooked palms

Vs a choke from the side

P3

Against a Hair Pull from all Directions

Advance, defend, and counterattack

P4

Counter any Wrist or Arm Grab

Theory and principles

Vs dangerous grab

Techniques of:

Hinge; circle; assist (2)

Vs one & two hand grabs

Of one or both hands

Low/high

Escaping Choke or Neck Grab (2)

Using upper arm, especially when being pushed or when pinned against a wall

P5

Preventing (early phase) and Escaping Bearhugs

Arms pinned or free (3):

Front, arms free - eyes

Front, arms pinned - groin

Rear, arms free - lock

Counter Bearhugs

Prevention

Hands free or pinned

Grabs from front/sides/rear

G1

Preventing and Escaping Choke from Behind

Double/single hand pluck (2)

Preventing and escaping standing guillotine

Preventing and escaping bearhugs with lifting

G2

Vs Unwanted Contact or Grab in Low-Level Aggression/Violence

Deal with the grab

Deal with the person

Vs any grab standing, in a position of disadvantage vs wall/tall/half-height object

G3

Counter Grabs in Sitting Positions

Preventing and Overcoming Throws and Takedowns P2-G3

Prevent, frame, reposition, counterattacks

Prevent the lift or takedown

Safest landing/going to ground

G4

Escaping Various Grabs and Holds - Throw Attacker

Vs bearhugs front

Vs bearhugs from rear (2)

Vs headlocks (2)

G5

Against a One-Hand Shirt Grab

Upper-arm rotation

Upper-arm rotation with a lock on the elbow (if above failed)

Against a Two-Hand Shirt Grab

Lock on the wrist

Thumb Locks

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.

11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.

P1

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

P2

Throws and Takedowns

Outside Sweep

Grappling Standing

Concept and Use of Framing

Frame to prevent aggressor from closing in/staying close

Sprawl vs takedown attempt

P3

Throws and Takedowns

Forward Sweep Kick

Grappling Standing

Clinch

Neck clinch both sides of neck

Side neck clinch

Attacking - takedown, strikes, fingers to eyes

Avoid the neck clinch: frame; lift and duck under

P4

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

Arm Drag or Lift (3) Jammed/pressed with the back to a wall, prevent or deal with it

Wall as anchor/object

Positioned with back to wall

Positioned with side to wall

Slide sideways and counter

P5

Throws and Takedowns

Grappling Standing

G1

Throws and Takedowns

Leg trip from a clinch/grab

Rear shoulder-push takedown

Grounded, applying knee lock on a standing aggressor (2)

Apply during resistance

Grappling Standing

G2

Throws and Takedowns

Bearhug takedown (from rear)

Bearhug throw (from rear)

Machine-gun throw

Double leg throw/takedown

From out of contact, reach, gain control, throw/takedown

Grappling Standing

G3

Throws and Takedowns

Wrist leverage takedown (cavalier)

- basic

Hip/head throw

Wrist leverage takedown - variations

Grappling Standing

G4

Throws and Takedowns

Body Lock Takedown

Using a bearhug front/side

From rear: seatbelt; bearhug

Grappling Standing

G5

Throws and Takedowns

Bearhug Throw

From the front and side

Head Control Takedowns

From the front and rear

Execute as a flow of control and takedown techniques

Grappling Standing

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.

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11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)

Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class

Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).

This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).

P1

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Trap and Bridge - against a mounted opponent

Kicking from the Ground

Stomping forward

Stomping side kick (laying on the side, or up on one knee)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Soft breakfall - fwd, rise or turn

Hard breakfall - backwards

Ground defensive position

Scan and orientate, side/back

Get Up with Finishing Mode

Forward with attacks

Turn and escape

Into ready stance

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P2

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Escaping from between Open Legs (open guard, top)

Throw leg overhead

Pushing down on knees

Pushing aggressor from guard (bottom) with shin (knee shield)

Scissor sweep

Striking from top and bottom positions

Sitting on (mount)

Between the legs (guard)

Additional attacks as: headbutt, biting, shouting, finger locks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Roll forwards

Roll backwards

Hard breakfall sideways

Hip escape (shrimping)

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P3

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Prevent Opponent Gaining a Hold (your legs were passed)

Use kicks, hand strikes, frame, attack to vulnerable areas

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Fall backwards - turn, soft break–fall forward

Left forward roll

Right backward roll

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P4

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Striking

Hammer kick - downwards (on the ground facing up)

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Forward Rolls, Remain on Ground

Two bent legs

Lower leg straight - for sliding

Hard Breakfall Forward

Against a Push into a Wall, from all Directions

use principles of soft or hard breakfall & shielding

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

P5

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G1

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Rolling for a distance and height

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

Prevent or Counter Aggressor Getting Ground Top Position

Attacks

Against half guard (3)

Against high mount (2)

Against side control (1)

Side-Control (cross-mount)

Striking (top and bottom)

Prevent grabs and defend strikes

G2

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Breakfalls from height - front, side, back

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G3

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Falling backwards with chair

Falling sideways with/from chair

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G4

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

G5

Ground - Grapple and Attacks

Ground Breakfalls, Rolls, and Movement

Ground - Counter Grapple and Attacks

Counter Grappling, Improve Position and End Up Standing

Prevention and counterattacks

Change position: mount (bottom), leg out; lift arm vs side control; side to mount/knee on belly

This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).