SELF DEFENSE & RAPE PREVENTION SEMINARS

SELF DEFENSE & RAPE PREVENTION SEMINARS

        Saturday Feb. 19, 2011        11:00am-1:00pm

                                               (Donation based)

 SELF DEFENSE – 11:00am - 12:00pm – This class will utilize basic techniques, and ideas from  Martial Arts such as: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wrestling, Karate, and Dirty Boxing. We will go over simple strategies and drills that blend these styles together affectively, cover simple escapes from various holds, and most importantly, MENTAL AWARENESS.  I believe the mental aspect is much more important than the physical techniques of the Martial Arts.  (ALL ARE WELCOME)

 WOMENS’ RAPE PREVENTION – 12:00pm - 1:00pm - This class will cover a variety of techniques that may possibly save your life, or the life of a loved one. You have to be realistic when it comes down to a real life situation, or an assault from a larger and stronger attacker. In this class we will cover multiple ways to escape wrist grabs, bear hugs, choke holds, and takedowns. We will also go over different striking techniques including: punching, kicking, knee strikes, groin strikes, eye gouging, the use of effective elbows and some very effective ground fighting methods.

                                                  About Tom Owens

    I was born and raised in Visalia Ca, and I am 36 years old. I’ve been training in the Martial Arts since the age of 15. I began with Karate and Kung Fu and went on to study with a variety of instructors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Wrestling, Aikido, Tae Chi, Dan Zan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, and Western Boxing. I am no master in any of these arts, but I am very good at the basics in each one of them. I have competed in many Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and fought professionally in MMA cage fights like, WEC (world extreme cage fighting), and the Gladiator Challenge. I am excited to share my knowledge with you and look forward to seeing you on the mat.