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Practical Self-Defense for Today's College Student

Campus Ninja's

Philosophy of Self-defense and Martial Arts

Every student, indeed every person, can be empowered to protect themselves and others they care about when they are given the right tools, techniques, and skills. These tools are physical and psychological, and should be capable of being applied in the real world, not just the dojo or on the training mat.  
 

The Role of Martial Arts


Campus Ninja Self Defense uses as a foundation the practical, self-defense oriented martial art of To-Shin Do. This martial art teaches fundamental skills that can be deployed by almost anyone faced with a potential physical threat, including men and women of smaller stature, without becoming a black belt (although this is encouraged!). Workshops are designed to build core self-defense skills as well as the ability to assess potential threatening situations.
 

A Reality-based Approach


Our workshops and classes are built on the real-world experiences of students on college campuses and elsewhere. Students are taught basic defenses that can be used if they find themselves in dangerous situations.

 


  


Practical techniques in hand-to-hand combat for real-life threats and experiences

Accessibility to a wide range of students, regardless of size, gender, or body type

An escape in the event the student unexpectedly finds himself/herself in a physical confrontation

Short Videos on Martial Arts

When do you use martial arts?

This four-minute video discusses martial arts and whether it should be used for offensive or defensive purposes. 

Bullying and Martial Arts

Understanding the difference between what we learn in the martial arts classroom and how we apply these skills in the real world.

Pirates and Martial Arts

This short video (1:23 min) discusses the unusual historical connection between pirates and the development of martial arts in the Pearl Rivers Delta (Hong Kong).

Bullying, Teasing, and Gangs

This five minute video discusses the differences between bullying and teasing when it becomes behavior that needs to be stopped.

Bruce Lee: A Peaceful Warrior?

This short video (under 2 minutes) speculates on Bruce Lee's path as a martial artist as he matured and become more experienced. Shot on location in Hong Kong. 

From Student to Ninja

Curriculum Overview


     The curricula provided by Campus Ninja Self Defense -- whether a 3 hour workshop, a 6 week crash course, or a semester long program -- give participants a broad set of tools that will help them cope with real threats that emerge unexpectedly. This curriculum provides tools to students so they can defend themselves against physical assaults, regardless of how they ended up in the situation to begin with.  These tools have been selected because they provide practical options to get them out of a bad situation. The do not require the student to be physically strong or large. In fact, smaller students using these techniques often find it easier to gain advantage over larger and stronger students.


     My programs present curricula that are both practical and accessible. [1]  The format and structure is based on real threats and events culled from real-life student experiences and campus crime reports. Thus, the skills and techniques are not developed to defend against hypothetical threats or attacks. Instead, they can aid you in dangerous situations such as:

 

  • Physical fights
  • Bullying
  • Peer intimidation
  • Sexual harassment & assault, including rape
  • Robbery


To-Shin Do

The techniques taught in this curriculum are grounded in the taijutsu martial art of To-Shin Do, a self-defense system developed from the principles and applications forming the basis of traditional Ninjutsu, and can be found in:


Women in Martial Arts: A Roundtable

Check out the page in the link below to learn about my roundtable of female martial artists with combined experience of over 150 years. 

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Curriculum Details

The Practical Self Defense workshops and curriculum is designed to meet a wide range of needs and concerns. We can structure the workshops as....


  • 15 Week Practical Self Defense Curriculum (21 hours of instruction)
  • 6-Week Practical Self-Defense Curriculum (12 hours of instruction)
  • 3-hour introductory workshop in practical self-defense
  • GPE Clinic Nepal Practical Self Defense Curriculum ​

Global Peace Exchange Self-Defense Curriculum (pdf)

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Sample semester-long curriculum outline (pdf)

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