A solution to the annoying headlock
My daughter and I are practicing the headlock escape for my online self-defense videos. I think she’s enjoying it a little too much. It’s okay to smile, giggle and laugh when you learn. There’s no reason to create anxiety and fear when teaching self-defense skills to children, especially if they have been victimized and bullied. […]
Learn self-defense at home
COVID19 Stay-At-Home ready! Who knew online self-defense would become more important than ever. Families and teachers are seeking wholesome, instructional and educational online curriculum. The Great Flip online self-defense is for everyone, ages six and up, inspired by the martial art Brazilian jiu-jitsu, safety and empowerment. In this blog, you will learn how to set […]
Fun, playful and empowering online self-defense
“Fun, playful and empowering; Great for the whole family!” This is how a parent described The Great Flip online self-defense videos. And this is exactly my hope for you and your family. I want the training experience to be empowering, of course, but also playful and fun. Self-defense training doesn’t need to be any scarier […]
If it’s not good news, it’s not the gospel.
It’s time for the great flip I finally understand why people attend church twice a year; once for Christmas and once for Easter. There is a common message preached on those two church holidays. The theme is what makes church palatable twice a year. I believe If the church proclaimed this theme every Sunday, churches […]
Fitness, faith and family-style theology at The Great Flip
Can fitness, faith and family-style theology go together? According to Cindy Koch, a home-school mother of four, Master of Arts in exegetical theology, cross-fit instructor and jiu-jitsu practioner, these attributes are a natural part of her family life. In this podcast at The Great Flip, Coach Jody and Cindy share fun activities you and your […]
“Will my students be karate-chopping each other?” and five Q&A about the self-defense curriculum
In a recent radio interview, I was asked five questions about The Great Flip self-defense curriculum (the second question is definitely my favorite): Can children really defend themselves? After learning the techniques, will students be karate-chopping each other all the time? How can a school implement the curriculum? Does the teacher need to have martial […]
The Great Flip was featured in Great Day St. Louis
Thank you Laura and Matt for the opportunity to share self-defense skills on your FB live segment. #GDSTL The Great Flip’s Coach and Founder Jody Token was featured on KMOV-TV morning show Great Day St. Louis. She shared simple self-defense skills and techniques. Watch the news segment here from the media page. Enjoy the “after-the-show” […]
The Great Flip in your American Heritage Girls Troop
In this blog, you can learn more about the AHG & The Great Flip relationship. You will learn how AHG troops are implementing The Great Flip into their troop experience. You will learn how girls are using The Great Flip for leadership opportunities, how the older girls, aka Pi/Pa’s are completing the self-defense requirement in […]
In less than three minutes you can learn this self-defense technique
Every video from The Great Flip is less than three minutes. And in every video, you will learn a simple and empowering self-defense skill inspired by the martial art called Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Ready to give it a try? In less than three minutes you can learn this self-defense technique. Find a training partner and get […]
Online Self-Defense for Girls
It’s a tough world out there. Girls face the threat of violence, assault, kidnapping and sex trafficking. They face encounters every day with bullying, cliques, cyber-bullying and more. No wonder self-confidence is low and anxiety is at an all-time high. And we haven’t even hit on mental health and the negative effects of the internet […]
