LFIT 129 Self Defense

This course is designed to develop awareness, skills, and knowledge of various self defense techniques.

Credits

1

Notes

Tuition waiver not available for Custom Class option.

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify potentially threatening situations, and how to avoid them.
   
2. Perform self-defense techniques including kicking, punching, elbowing, kneeing, escapes, and
   defenses.
   
3. Explain aspects related to self-defense including legal and psychological.
4. Identify general historical and philosophical aspects of the martial arts and their relationship to
   self-defense.
5. Recognize safety concepts related to self-defense practice, including equipment use.
   

Course Objectives

1. Identify potentially threatening situations, and how to avoid them.
   
2. Perform self-defense techniques including kicking, punching, elbowing, kneeing, escapes, and
   defenses.
   
3. Explain aspects related to self-defense including legal and psychological.
4. Identify general historical and philosophical aspects of the martial arts and their relationship to
   self-defense.
5. Recognize safety concepts related to self-defense practice, including equipment use.