Personal Defense 1

Personal Defense 1

Build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills through hands-on training focused on awareness, avoidance, defensive positioning, and personal safety. Participants will learn how to recognize potential threats, create distance, respond effectively to dangerous situations, and safely disengage when necessary. This course combines lecture, practical exercises, and partner drills in a supportive learning environment.

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Field of Interest

This course is designed for personal safety, self-confidence, awareness, and self-defense for community members rather than preparation for a specific career or industry certification.

Type of Certification
Life Enrichment

Financial Aid
This course is not eligible for Financial Aid

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What You'll Learn

Upon completion of the class students will be able to:

• Recognize potential threats and improve situational awareness.
• Make safer decisions in everyday situations.
• Use defensive positioning and effective hand placement techniques.
• Develop balance, movement, footwork, and reaction skills.
• Learn techniques to avoid conflict, create distance, and escape safely.

• Apply self-defense principles during practical exercises and real-world scenarios.

• Build confidence through hands-on training and instructor-guided practice.

Career Opportunities

While this course is intended for personal safety and community education, the skills gained may benefit individuals working in:

• Security and loss prevention
• Customer service and public-facing roles
• Education and youth services
• Healthcare and social services
• Hospitality and retail
• Public safety support positions

Participants will gain valuable personal safety, awareness, and conflict avoidance skills applicable in both professional and everyday settings.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Adults ages 18 and older.
• Community members interested in improving personal safety.
• Beginners with no prior self-defense experience.
• Individuals seeking practical, hands-on self-defense training.
• Anyone who wants to build confidence, awareness, and personal protection skills.

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Registration Hours: Mon - Thurs 8AM - 5PM, Fri 8AM - 4PM payments accepted via phone, or walk-in. Please make checks payable to AWC. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made 2 business days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class.