OBJECTIVES

1. To grow in the discipleship of Christ.
2. To teach self-defense and improve physical conditioning.
3. To improve self-discipline, moral character, and humility.
4. To defend without hate or anger and without ego.

HOW TO HANDLE CONFRONTATION

1. Escape: (Talk, avoid, prevent, or run...) The ability to escape your attacker without any physical force and without causing a disabling injury.
2. Control: (Talk, avoid, prevent...) The ability to escape your attacker.s grasp, punch, etc. and control them by use of pressure points, locks, pins, holds, etc. without causing a disabling injury.
3. Defend: (Prevent, incapacitate.) The ability to defend yourself or family and incapacitate your attacker by use of necessary force, ONLY. THIS IS AN ACTION OF LAST RESORT!
4. Zanshin: (Concern, awareness.) The ability to provide treatment for your partner(s) and/or the attacker(s) after the assault has been terminated, demonstrating a Good Samaritan example.

BENEFITS

1. Self Defense - Effort - Endurance
2. Weight Control - Benevolence - Self Control
3. Strength - Physical Conditioning - Flexibility
4. Politeness - Sincerity - Self Discipline
5. Muscle Tone - Coordination - Truthfulness
6. Humility - Honor - Good Character
7. Good Attitude - Kindness - Self Esteem
8. Courage - Respect - Mental Awareness

SETTING

• Serious, yet at the same time fun and enjoyable.
• Christ-centered conduct and speech are emphasized.
• Safety is a priority.

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Phillipians 4:13