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The seminar series is aimed at providing women with a small but reliable arsenal of basic, easy-to-execute defense techniques that can be used in a variety of situations. While each individual class is self-contained and can be taken as such, the entire seminar series spans seven-months (one class per month) and covers a broader range of topics. Subjects to be covered include how to counter grabs, chokes and strikes; escaping multiple attackers; defense from a prone position; situational awareness; using improvised weapons; defending against simple weapons, and measured use of force.
According to Gina Boccolucci, the headmaster at Florida Aikido Center and one of the co-instructors for the self-defense seminar series, “When we began putting together this self-defense course, we took some of the most simple and effective techniques from Aikido, Karate and other styles, then put them into a format for non-martial artists that want to be able to escape or overcome an attacker that is very likely larger, stronger and more aggressive.”
Bryce Smith, the other co-instructor for the course, followed-up by saying, “I think it’s important for those interested in attending to know this isn't a martial arts class in the sense that most people think of one – no uniform, no rigid stances, no body conditioning, no ceremony. We’re going to do some serious work, but we’re also going to approach this course with a degree of humor and hopefully everyone that attends comes away with a very positive experience.”
The self-defense seminar series schedule is as follows:
Sep 17, 2011; Oct 15, 2011; Nov 18, 2011; Dec 10, 2011; Jan 21, 2012; Feb 18, 2012; Mar 24, 2012
For a more in-depth rundown of topics and scheduling, please visit: http://www.flaikidocenter.com/
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About Florida Aikido Center
Open since 2008, the Florida Aikido Center offers an open, encouraging and respectful training environment to anybody ready and willing to learn. While the Florida Aikido Center is a “traditional”
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