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A solution to the annoying headlock

/in Recent Blog Posts, Self Defense/by coachjody

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.

If you are a subscriber, I just added two self-defense videos to your membership featuring headlock escapes from standing and on the ground.

If you are not a subscriber but want to teach your children, age six and up, self-defense skills that are fun, playful and empowering, it’s easy to sign up at my website. My online self-defense videos and curriculum are ideal for home, school, after school, and church youth programming.

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It’s not too late to add self-defense training to your summer camp. Live or virtual.

I have everything you need to teach self-defense at home, school, after-school clubs and church youth programming, including lesson plans and talking points. Check out the curriculum options.

See you on the mat! – Coach Jody

The Great Flip is a national program alliance for American Heritage Girls!

Watch these self-defense videos

/in Curriculum, Self Defense/by coachjody

Stop what you are doing right now and watch these self-defense videos from The Great Flip! Really …

This collection of free videos is a showcase of the techniques and life skills you and your daughter can learn. And you can learn The Wrist Escape right now!

The Great Flip is an introduction to self defense inspired by Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Before you step into a long-term commitment at a martial arts academy, learn a few foundational skills from The Great Flip online video curriculum from the comfort of home and with trusted family and friends. Grab a few yoga mats, interlocking mats or gymnastic mats and a training partner and you are ready to roll. Literally. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a “grappling” sport which means many of the movements are accomplished from the ground.

No other martial art addresses the “ground game” like jiu-jitsu. Which is why jiu-jitsu is recommended for girls since many self-defense situations (more than 80 percent) end-up on the ground. And jiu-jitsu is known for its techniques that rely on leverage not force. Smaller framed people are taught to overcome larger opponents training jiu-jitsu.

By using The Great Flip online curriculum, you will be able to try the sport before you sign a long-term contract or purchase a gi (uniform) at a martial arts gym. But you should know, like any sport, learning jiu-jitsu takes practice. You don’t become a world class athlete or proficient at a sport without practice and dedication. The same goes with learning self-defense skills.

Try it here first and discover the benefits of learning a martial art like Brazilian jiu-jitsu while getting fit and learning valuable life skills like self defense.

Click here for subscription options that fit your family budget and goals.

See you on the mat! – Coach Jody

The Great Flip is a program alliance for American Heritage Girls

Here are two of my blogs to learn more about the benefits of training jiu-jitsu and setting up a home gym space. Be sure to browse through my blogs for more resources.

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It’s A Great Time to Join The Great Flip

/in Recent Blog Posts, Self Defense/by coachjody

It’s a great time to join The Great Flip! I am coming up on my one-year anniversary which means there is a solid selection of online self-defense instructional videos to choose from. If you have hesitated to join in the past, the wait is over. Now is the time to learn self defense!

The Great Flip is an introduction to self defense for girls, ages 6 and up, inspired by Brazilian jiu-jitsu, nutrition and faith-based motivation.

If you have ever wanted to try a self-defense class, but feel a little intimated by the big gym experience, try training with me, Coach Jody. Each video is approximately three to four minutes in length. I break-down one simple technique per video and walk you through each step. You will watch girls just like your daughters, age range from six to 13 trying the technique. We had so much fun making these videos together. And you will have a ton of fun learning the techniques with your favorite girl friends. Learning self defense is a great way to get in shape while also learning valuable life skills!

The majority of the techniques featured in my online instructional videos are centered on escaping dicey situations, such as wrist escapes, choke escapes, bear hugs, etc. and of course becoming comfortable with movements on the ground inspired by Brazilian jiu-jitsu. But I also introduce a few submission techniques including The Arm Lock (Kimura), The Triangle and now, I am releasing The Arm Bar.

Learning these techniques in a safe environment will allow you to practice at your own pace with people you trust.

Right now, there are more than 20 videos available to subscribers with many more coming throughout the summer including the “Core 12 Self-Defense Techniques”, the “See you on my mat” video series and many more. Click 2 Ways to Join to learn more and get started.

If you’d prefer to begin with the “Core 12 Self-Defense Techniques” I do offer a non-subscriber program. Check that out too.

See you on the mat! – Coach Jody

PS. And yes, you can order a Patch just like you see in this blog post. Patches are $3. Send me an email and I’ll process an order for you.

The Great Flip is a national program alliance for American Heritage Girls

Now is a great time to join The Great Flip