Women's Self Defense - Instructor Crosley Gracie

The women's jiu-jitsu class is solely focused on rape prevention techniques. According to the 2006 National Crime Victimization Survey, in that year, there were 272,250 rapes, attempted rapes or sexual assault in the U.S.

As described above, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu will not teach you how to strike and kick as it can be ineffective against an assailant who's likely to be bigger, stronger and might hit back. Strategic grips based on leverage and technique will allow you to get away from holds whether you are on your feet or on the ground, which is where most attacks occur. These techniques are very easy to learn and require no strength, power or coordination.

Besides learning key escape moves, you will learn how to avoid panic response and develop the right state of mind to create and recognize an escape plan. Once you convince yourself that you know what to do, the feeling of helplessness will be overcome with confidence and provide you with the right tools to get away in the right moment.

The ultimate goal of learning self-defense is to transform the instincts you were born with into a faster and more effective way to respond to a threat when needed.

The class will start with a quick warm up and an abdominal routine to help you strengthen your abs and lower back. A few drills will be incorporated to maximize your coordination and reflexes. You will learn how to develop a better base, escape from front and rear chokes and headlocks, resist being pulled or pushed, escape from various bottom positions and more.

The environment is very friendly and fun, you will have a blast while learning!