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These free online courses in self defense will walk you through everything you need to know for efficient defense in the safest way possible. Knowing self defense can grant a sense of security and safety. These courses cover effective techniques for armed and unarmed defense, and will teach you how to recognise situations where it is or is not acceptable to use self defense....…Read More
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Wing Chun for Beginners - Baat Jaam Do
- Explain how Wing Chun Baat Jaam Do (butterfly) can be ac...
- Discuss the required steps that should be carried out be...
- Identify the other activities you need to pra... Read More

Wing Chun for Beginners - Using a Wooden Dummy
- Discuss Wing Chun's history and traditions and Ip Man's ...
- List the important points to bear in mind when you are h...
- Use the Wooden Dummy to practice Jat Da and C... Read More

Street Fight Self Defense
- Explain the ‘lap da’ and ‘pak da’ techniques used in def...
- Discuss the numerous kick styles and super techniques us...
- Analyze the single-hand ‘bik bong’, ‘biu jang’ and ‘biu ...
- Indicate the ‘chi sao’ and ‘jat da’ methods Read More

Basics of Krav Maga Self-Defense
- Define ‘Krav Maga’
- State the basic principles of Krav Maga
- Discuss the basics of stance and footwork
- Describe the Retzev technique and kick and pu... Read More

Introduction to Self-Defense for Beginners
- Explain how to escape from a bear hug attack
- Identify the steps of getting out of a chokehold
- State the ways of dealing with a bar fight Read More

The Foundations of Capoeira
- List the steps involved in making the Meia Lua de Frente...
- Summarise the principles required for a good Meia Lua de...
- Outline the procedure for performing the Esquiva pra Tra...
- Explain the similarities and differences betw... Read More

Diploma in Wing Chun Kung Fu Martial Arts
- Describe the different types of wing chun forms
- Recognize the first from "Sil Lim Tau"
- Explain the ideas behind "Sil Lim Tau" Read More

Wing Chun Without Wooden Dummy
- Discuss the scopes used in practising self-defence witho...
- Recognize the eight Wing Chun kick techniques
- Discuss the parts of the complete Wooden Dummy system an...
- Outline the techniques for accurate and more ... Read More

Basics of Chi Sao
- Explain the Ip Man lineage Wing Chun Chi Sao technique
- Discuss the step-by-step approach of the single Chi Sao ...
- Distinguish between Tan Da Bong and Fuk Jat Da
- Explain the relationship between single-hande... Read More
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