QUICK DEFENSE
Women's Self Defense Course

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy is offering an exciting class for women called the Quick Defense Self Protection "Crash Course". This course is a three hour, no frills, self-defense training course for women of the general public, ages fourteen and above. It is designed to teach self-defense techniques to those who otherwise would not enroll in a martial arts school. It's easy to learn, practical, and safe to practice.

Here are some examples of what you'll learn:

The Quick Defense course will teach you:

* How to know the first move most attackers make, and how to respond.

* How to stop someone who is trying to choke you with a simple and effective method.

* How to escape someone who is grabbing your arm, even if the attacker is twice as strong as you.

* How to escape from a variety of chokes, one of the most common causes of serious injury and death among women who are attacked.

* How to recognize when a potential assailant is "sizing you up", and how to use "verbal self defense" and assertive body language to stop him.

* How to escape someone who is holding you down on the ground.

* How to deliver real stopping power into your strikes.

You will learn all these and numerous other effective methods of practical self protection. In the last part of the class, you will have the opportunity to practice these skills on a padded live assailant You'll also receive a number of handouts to aid you in your learning.

Course Specifics:
Our program consists of one three hour class. The program is presented at the Goshin facility, which is fully equipped with a variety of pads, mats, training dummies, and other equipment.

Courses are scheduled periodically throughout the year. We also offer classes for corporations, schools, and other groups. Class size is limited to no more than 12 participants. Investment for the program is $39.95, and full non-refundable payment must be received at the time of registration. Call 480 951-2236 now!

Here's what other women have to say about Quick Defense:

"Who would have thought a self defense course could be so useful! I was having so much fun that I didn't realize how much I had learned. It all came together for me when we were pursued by an unrelenting padded attacker. Although it was a simulation, it started to seem real when he wouldn't let go until we properly defended ourselves."
Karrie Lawlor, project manager

"Taking the course did wonders for the confidence in my abilities, should the need arise, to protect myself and my loved ones. My job requires that I am out on my own, alone, but the intense training involved in the Quick Defense Program insures that I never go out unarmed."- Sally Milian, engineer