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Womans Self Defense & Jiu-Jitsu
Program Objective
We take great pride in providing a true learning experience with Common Sense Self Defense. Whether you are visiting for the first time, a martial art enthusiast or just plain curious, we openly welcome you. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed; the techniques are practiced with your safety in mind. Subject topics will include…
Standing Techniques
· Resist being pushed or pulled
· Escape a choke from the front or rear
· Block a punch
And much more.....
Ground Techniques
· Escape from an attacker who is between your legs
· Escape from an attacker who is sitting on your chest
And much more.....
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Awareness and Avoidance
Often, we do not identify potentially dangerous situations until it is too late. The Behring Self-Defense curriculum includes elements of basic safety that can help a woman recognize possible danger before it escalates into physical attack. |
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Escape
The techniques are designed to help any woman escape from her attacker, whether she is on her feet or on the ground. The techniques of Common Sense Self-Defense are not based on strikes, as are most other self-defense courses for women. Strikes like punches and kicks offer very little chance for success against an assailant who is most likely going to be bigger, stronger and capable of hitting back. Furthermore, they are useless on the ground or even in a close quarter environment where the attacker will usually carry out his assault. The escape moves of Common Sense Self-Defense are based on leverage and technique and do not require strength, speed or coordination. Women of any age, size, strength or level of physical fitness can therefore use them effectively.
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Leka Viera Interview - Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu Black Belt
I've been training for nine years. I started in an little academy in Rio de Janeiro, and soon earned a black belt--which is the top level for a jiu-jitsu fighter. My "post-graduation" was at the Gracie Humaita Academy with Mr. Royler Gracie and Professor Vini Aieta, who certainly refined me technically, and gave me a true feeling for what it is to do jiu-jitsu. Now I'm living in the United States.
Do you feel it was harder for you to get a Black Belt because you are a woman?
Definitely it was very difficult for me to earn a black belt, considering that jiu-jitsu is a sport dominated by men. But certainly my performance and wins at the World Championship, and the Pan American, established respect at the Brazilian level and for the whole world.
Any words of advice for a woman starting Jiu-jitsu?
I would advise all woman looking for a sport, or for a martial art, to practice jiu-jitsu, because jiu-jitsu is a gentle and delicate art, and nothing better expresses these words than woman, besides bringing much benefit to their bodies, are combining their whole body mainly with the mind, and self-confidence, and to better defend yourself for a woman. Because when a man tries to attack women, they grab and hold on; and jiu-jitsu works exactly with this physical contact.
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Jiu-Jitsu isn't just for men
From begginers to world class Black Belts. Women are making their presence known in the Jiu-Jitsu world. |
