YMAA South Africa - Corporate Offerings

Self Defence Workshop - Part 1

We have standard self defence/ unarmed combat modules which aims to empower the individual on a psychological and physical level. We have had great success with our course which is well adapted to benefit any level of experience and fitness level. Our clients have ranged from house wives to security companies’ reaction forces. Below follows a brief outline of the contents of module 1. This module requires approximately 18-24 hours, to complete and achieve a reasonable level of skill with the techniques presented in this course.

The 18-24 hours can be scheduled according to your preference, for example: 1 hour twice a week for 12 weeks or 4 x 6 hour sessions. Whatever suits your circumstances.

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Module 1 - Course Contents:

Theoretical:

1. Psychological Approach
   This lecture aims to empower the individual psychologically in a life-death situation.
   
2. Analyzing Situation/ Environment and Assailant
   90% of a potential successful outcome of a conflict situation depends on the individual’s ability to analyze the situation and fully understand his/her options. This lecture will teach the individual a habit of constant awareness and visualization.
   Exercises will have special focus on hi-jacking scenarios.
3. Forming a Fighting Strategy
   Once the individual fully understands the strengths and weaknesses of him/herself as well as the assailant/s, a strategy must be formed to overcome or escape from the assailant/s. This lecture will teach the individual to use the circumstances and environment to create a strategic advantage.
   
4. Primary, Secondary Targets
   This lecture is focused on anatomy. Different vulnerable areas of the body will be discussed. The knowledge gained from this lecture goes hand-in-hand with the target practice training below.

Skills Training

1. Reaction Training, Speed Training
   
2. Distance Training, Angle of Attack
   
3. Going to the ground safely
   This teaches the individual how to fall without getting hurt.
   
4. Target Practice
   Training builds skill in attacking vulnerable areas on the body, accurately.
5. Joint Manipulation
   These techniques allow a weaker opponent to overcome a stronger opponent with minimal force, especially suited to wrestling situations which may occur during rape.

This subject matter constitutes Module 1 of the YMAA SA Self Defence Workshop.

Subsequent modules build on the skill developed in module 1, and addresses fighting against weapons and multiple opponents.