To learn self-defense techniques and keep the body toned, agile and responsive, it's enough to practice a steady workout two or three sessions per week. There are no physical limitations to practice this discipline, as anyone, according to their abilities, may be able to defend themselves. Participants must be eighteen years of age and have no prior criminal convictions.

The lesson

The lesson is divided into two parts, one theoretical and one practical.

In theory they are taught the basic principles of self-defense. You learn the ideal behavior to take when you walk down the street, then we study the best way to interact with the attacker. In the next step, are prefigured the various types of attack that can be expected, designed according to the type of weapon and the behavior of the aggressor. In theory, you also learn how to turn a common object into an effective defensive weapon.

In the practice, are taught the techniques of self-defense and combat-training consists of bodyweight exercises and stretching, performed with the aim to gain precision, strength and speed of movement.