Description
Book SynopsisHelps equip students with the knowledge and skills to minimise their chances of being the victims of violence and handle an attacker with minimal confrontation. This book provides an easy-to-use resource that helps increase students' awareness and avoidance abilities and learn the basic physical skills they need in order to defend themselves.
Table of ContentsLesson Finder
Preface
Introduction
Part I Lesson Plans
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Part II Skills
Defensive Stance, Evasive Step, and Safety Yell
Horse Stance
Knee Kick
Front Kick
Side Kick
Back Kick
Front and Reverse Punches
Heel-of-Palm Strike
Back Fist Strike
Elbow Strikes
Part III Releases
Wrist Releases From Single, Double, and Two-Handed Grabs
Rear Bear Hug Release I
Rear Bear Hug Release II
Front Bear Hug Release
Full Nelson Release I
Full Nelson I Release II
Head Hold Release
Front Choke Release
Rear Choke Release
Part IV Activities and Forms
Introductory Lesson: Self-Defense Questionnaire
Fun Beginning: Identifying Ways People Commit Crimes
Design an Ad Campaign for School Safety
Escaping From a House Fire
Internet Safety
De-Escalating a Potential Confrontation
Points of Aim: Vital Targets
Self-Defense Scenarios
Myths and Facts About Rape
Acquaintance Rape and Gender Stereotyping
Stages of Acquaintance Rape
Legal Aspects of Self-Defense
Appendix
About the Author
