Welcome!
I’m Coach Jody and I’m excited to share The Great Flip, an online self-defense and life skills curriculum for students, 1st grade through high school.
The curriculum is fun, playful and empowering.
I am here for you. I will equip you to teach self-defense inspired by the martial art Brazilian jiu-jitsu. You can give your students confidence and courage and maintain a postive and controlled environment.
I will equip you to teach this curriculum at school, at home, almost anywhere!
Now you can introduce students to simple self-defense skills & drills. Let’s get started.
Educational Outcomes
- Basic understanding of the martial art called Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Bjj).
- Basic understanding of typical martial art class experience.
- Introduction to self-defense techniques and physical movements inspired by Bjj.
- Improved confidence in learning physical movement and techniques.
- Improved physical fitness learning self-defense techniques.
- Increased understanding and tools to address bully prevention.
- Increased understanding of positive body language and situational awareness.
- Increased understanding of emotional and spiritual health.
- Improved character development understanding self-defense as a holistic approach to life.
- Review the Top 12 Self-defense skills & drills
- Videos-only course (no lesson plans or talking points included)
- Enroll in the Strong Plan
- Top 12 Self-defense skills & drills, plus;
- Curriculum
- Four Lesson Plans & Talking Points
- FREE Anti-Bullying Activity
- Enroll Confident Plan
- Top 12 Self-defense skills & drills, plus:
- 32 Self-defense skills & drills videos
- Eight lesson plans & talking points activities
- More videos: class structure, warm-ups, stretches, animal-inspired conditioning drills, jiu-jitsu inspired games
- FREE Anti-Bullying Activity
- Enroll in the Courageous Plan
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Why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (Bjj) is best for children’s first exposure to self defense
- Bjj allows students to live drill techniques with success.
- BJJ empowers smaller-framed people to use techniques and leveraging vs. force to overcome a larger opponent.
- Bjj introduces children to physical contact in a safe environment.
- Bjj is a “grappling sport” introducing children to movements on the ground which is realistic to self-defense situations. Most self-defense altercations (more than 80 percent) finish on the ground. No other martial art addresses the ground game like Bjj.
- Bjj is referred to as the “gentle martial art” giving children a positive martial arts experience.
The Great Flip Approach
The Great Flip Curriculum is a non-combative approach to self-defense. The student will not be taught to strike, kick or use aggression or force. They will explore movements in a safe and positive environment.
The method is fun, playful and empowering.
For more insight, listen to the uplifting and informative KFUO radio interview 😍😂 “Will my students be karate-chopping each other.” https://thegreatflip.com/self-defense-curriculum/
Who benefits?
- Students, Parents, Educators and Programmers
- Private School Administrators, Athletic Directors and Physical Education Teachers
- After-School Enrichment Educators ad Programmers
- Homeschool Educators, Co-ops
- Self-Defense & Martial Arts Schools
- Youth & Children’s Program Leaders
- Director of Christian Educators
- Fitness Centers
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
- Self Confidence
- Bully Prevention
- Positive Body Image
- Teamwork
- Trust & Respect
- Strength & Flexibility
- Fitness & Conditioning
- Life Skill & Character Development
Coach Jody is here for you
You bring the mats, the students and an enthusiastic attitude and I’ll bring the rest!
No martial arts experience required.
No matter where you are, I’ll coach you through the experience. We can schedule virtual meetings, even live events in your class!
Sign up now and I’ll see you on the mat! – Coach Jody
Pick a Plan. Enroll. Train.
About Coach Jody
Coach Jody is a certified Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and mother of two daughters. Her daughters inspired her to develop an online self-defense experience to gain a basic understanding of self-defense skills, prepare for the martial arts environment and improve overall health and wellness.
The Great Flip is a nationally-recognized program alliance for American Heritage Girls, a national Christ-centered character and leadership development organization for girls 5 to 18 years of age. Coach Jody has spent twenty years inspiring young women to be tomorrow’s leaders.
Testimonials
“My sixth graders look forward to P.E. class during the self-defense unit. The videos are easy to follow and the students quickly picked up on the techniques. They definitely grew in confidence learning these skills.”
– Bob Duebberke, Athletic Director/P.E. Teacher, St. John Lutheran School, Ellisville, Missouri
“Our group of young ladies, who are getting ready to go to college, are far more aware, prepared and ready thanks to all they learned!”
– Ann, mother of daughters.
“The girls really enjoyed the program. My daughter used it as her Community Outreach project to receive the Harriet Tubman award. She practiced with the videos every day for over a month, then led the girls along with the videos and helped them learn and practice the techniques. Thanks so much for such an awesome program. Everyone enjoyed it!”
– Jennifer, American Heritage Girls Troop Leader
