Description:

The class will present students with a variety of techniques for escaping a physical attack. Students will receive an introduction to the four ranges of self defense: ground, grappling, striking, and weapons. Students will learn the principles that apply in any self defense situation and the basic positions and structure of each range. The class is appropriate for beginners as well as those with previous self defense or martial arts training. 2 hrs. activity/wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Escape basic grabs
2. Fall and roll safely
3. Reverse basic ground positions
4. Throw and defend against basic strikes and kicks
5. Demonstrate basic attacks and defenses with weapons

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Single or Double Arm Grabs
   A. Wrist Grabs
      1. Escape opposite side wrist grab
      2. Escape same side wrist grab
   B. Body Grabs
      1. Escape bear hug
      2. Escape head lock

II. Falls and Rolls
   A. Falls
      1. Perform a side break fall
      2. Perform a rear break fall
      3. Perform a front break fall
   B. Rolls
      1. Perform a kneeling forward roll
      2. Perform a standing forward roll

III. Basic Ground Positions
   A. Mount 
      1. Secure the position from on top
      2. Reverse the position from below
   B. Guard
      1. Secure an opponent in the position
          a. Arm bar
          b. Triangle choke
      2. Escape from within the position
   C. Cross Mount
      1. Secure the position from on top
         a. Sit Out
         b. Transition to Head Control
      2. Reverse the position from below
   D. Flow from Mount to Ride
     
IV. Basic Strikes and Kicks
   A. Punches
      1. Jab
         a. Throw a jab
         b. Defend against a jab
      2. Cross
         a. Throw a cross
         b. Defend against a cross
      3. Hook
         a. Throw a hook
         b. Defend against a hook
   B. Elbows
      1. Throw an elbow
      2. Defend against an elbow
   C. Kicks
      1. Throw a kick
      2. Defend against a kick
   D. Knees
      1. Throw a knee
      2. Defend against a knee

V. Weapons
   A. Basic Angles
      1. Perform five attacks
      2. Perform five defenses
   B. Disarm an attacker

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Attendance and Active Participation	    60-70 % of grade
5-10 In Class Demonstrations		    20-30 % of grade
1-2 Written Examinations		    5-10 % of grade
Total         	               		    100%



Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 – 100%  	 
  B = 80 –  89%		
  C = 70 –  79%		
  D = 60 -  69%		
  F =   0 –  59%	

Caveats:

1. The practice of self defense skills requires varying degrees and kinds of physical contact with other students. Even though the practice will be controlled and supervised, the possibility of injury still exists. Anyone enrolling in the class should do so fully aware of the risk of injury.
2. Strenuous activity: students will be expected to fall repeatedly from kneeling and standing positions.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.