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Self Defense Curriculum


Description
Our Self-Defense is based on the latest MMA techniques with proven principles, focusing on proper techniques and dynamic, technique-based training.

Key essentials include striking, grappling, Take Downs, and ground control—skills that form the foundation for handling real-life situations. We prioritize efficiency by reinforcing the techniques that make the biggest impact.

Close-combat and ground control are critical to avoid dangerous gaps in self-defense, ensuring you’re prepared for any scenario. Our training empowers you with practical, effective tools—no shortcuts, just real readiness.
Content
  • Intro / Class structure
  • Intro / Class structure
  • Warm-up
  • Warm-up
  • Theory
  • 1) The 4 Key Success Factors for Self-Defense [ W1, W26 ]
  • 2) Self-Defense Strategy by Escalation Levels [ W6, W32 ]
  • 3) The 3 High-Level Decision Levels in Conflict Situations [ W13 ]
  • 4) 5 Krav Maga Fighting Principles [ W17-18 ]
  • 5) Vital Areas [ W19 ]
  • 6) Verbal De-Escalation [ W39 ]
  • 7) Types of Violence [ W41 ]
  • 8) Domestic Violence and Femicide (Women) [ W44 ]
  • 9) Effective Responses to Harassment [ W46 ]
  • 10) Law in Switzerland for Krav Maga / MMA Practitioners [ W48 ]
  • Special Classes (for Seminars)
  • Special 1 - Knife Defense Class 1–3: Below Chest, Above Chest, Dynamic
  • Special 2 - Multiple Attackers Class 1–3: Standing, Ground, Framing, Sparring
  • Special 3 - Restrain & Control Class 1–2: Standing RNC, RNC on Ground...
  • Special 4 - Gun Defense Class 1–2: Gun Baselines, Gun Below and Above the Chest
  • Classes & Techniques
  • Strikes & Kicks Class 1-4: Stance, Straight Strikes, Knee, Parrying and Blocking
  • Calendar Week 01: Off
  • Calendar Week 02: Stance, Movement and Straight Strikes
  • Calendar Week 03: Bare Knuckle Strikes, to Grab, Knee and Snap Down
  • Calendar Week 04: Parrying and Blocking
  • Calendar Week 05: Recap Class 1-3
  • Extreme Close Distance Class 1-4: Grabs, Necktie, Snap Down, Underhook/Overho...
  • Calendar Week 06: Grabs, Single/Double Necktie, Snap Down
  • Calendar Week 07: Wrestling Stance, Underhook/Overhook, Offensive O/U
  • Calendar Week 08: Straight Body Lock, Take Downs and Defense
  • Calendar Week 09: Recap Class 1-3
  • Ground Class 1-4: Ground Basics, Get-ups, Knee on Belly and Guard Position
  • Calendar Week 10: Falling, Movement, Kicks, Get-ups
  • Calendar Week 11: Knee on Belly, Ground and Pound, Solar Plexus Lock & Defenses
  • Calendar Week 12: Open/Closed Guard, Escapes
  • Calendar Week 13: Recap Class 1-3
  • Strikes & Kicks Class 5-8: Bare Knuckle Hooks, Uppercuts, Pocket, Far Strikes...
  • Calendar Week 14: Bare Knuckle Hooks, Uppercuts, and Pocket Distance
  • Calendar Week 15: Far Strikes
  • Calendar Week 16: Pivot and Angling
  • Calendar Week 17: Recap Class 5-7
  • Extreme Close Distance Class 5-8: Sideways Body Lock, Arm Drag, Rear Naked...
  • Calendar Week 18: Sideways Body Lock, Take Down, Defenses
  • Calendar Week 19: Arm Drag, Get to Back, Rear Naked Choke, Arm Snap Down
  • Calendar Week 20: Guillotine Choke, Snap Down to Guillotine, Defense
  • Calendar Week 21: Recap Class 5-7
  • Ground Class 5-8: Butterfly Guard, Side Position, ​​Kesa Gatame and Crucifix...
  • Calendar Week 22: Butterfly Guard, Escapes
  • Calendar Week 23: Side Position, Escapes
  • Calendar Week 24: Side Position to Kesa Gatame and Crucifix
  • Calendar Week 25: Recap Class 5-7
  • Strikes & Kicks Class 9-12: Overhand, Ducking, Slipping, Low Strikes...
  • Calendar Week 26: Overhand and Ducking
  • Calendar Week 27: Slipping Basics
  • Calendar Week 28: Slip Down, Slip Back, Low Strikes Jab
  • Calendar Week 29: Recap Class 9-11
  • Extreme Close Distance Class 9-12: High/Low Double Leg Take Down and Single-Leg
  • Calendar Week 30: High Double-Leg Take Down
  • CALENDAR WEEK 31: Off
  • Calendar Week 32: Low Double-Leg Take Down
  • Calendar Week 33: Single-Leg Take Down, Defense
  • Calendar Week 34: Recap Class 9-11
  • Ground Class 9-12: Mount, Escapes, Mount to Armbar, Mount to Arm Triangle Choke
  • Calendar Week 35: Mount, Escapes
  • Calendar Week 36: Mount to Armbar
  • Calendar Week 37: Mount to Arm Triangle Choke / From Side Position
  • Calendar Week 38: Recap Class 9-11
  • Strikes & Kicks Class 13-16: Liver Shot, Pocket Distance, Low Kicks and Push...
  • Calendar Week 39: Liver Shot and Pocket Distance
  • Calendar Week 40: Low Kicks and Push Kick Basics
  • Calendar Week 41: Low and Push Kick Defenses, High RHS Kick
  • Calendar Week 42: Recap Class 13-15
  • Extreme Close Distance Class 13-16: Body Lock from Back, Wall Positions, Hip...
  • Calendar Week 43: Get to the Back, Body Lock from Back, 3 Back Take Downs
  • Calendar Week 44: Offensive and Defensive Wall Positions and Take Downs
  • Calendar Week 45: Ankle Pick, Hip Throw or Body Lock Take Down
  • Calendar Week 46: Recap Class 13-15
  • Ground Class 13-16: Half Guard, Back Control, Back Mount Escapes, Americana,...
  • Calendar Week 47: Half Guard Fundamentals
  • Calendar Week 48: Back Control, Back Mount Escapes & Reversals
  • Calendar Week 49: Americana, Kimura and Armbar from Side Position
  • Calendar Week 50: Recap Class 13–15
  • Calendar Week 51: Strikes & Kicks Class 1: Repeat
  • CALENDAR WEEK 52: Off
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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