AAA Self Defence Level 3

This primary training series of the Advanced Defensive Tactics programs build on the foundational skills with basic physical self-defence techniques and additional communication and resolution skills. This program is based on the three steps of A – Awareness, A -Avoidance and A – Action to keep safe from possible conflict or an attack. This is Level 3 that consists of 12 lessons and is the last of three levels included in the program and continues to build the layers of information and skills learnt with a focus on use of distance, basic Kata for rotational movement, use of release points, basic strikes and review of some additional common attacks.

A "AAA - Level 3" learners guide handbook is available with this program. This includes an overview of general principles as well as transcriptions of all program videos, both in the learners guide and individually within each lesson.

Course Content

1. Introduction, Basic Kata 4min

The Level 3 program is where we are going to continue to add more tools to your toolbox of responses for any potential confrontation situation. It also introduces rotational movement which is called the Basic Kata to be able to respond to attacks in small or confined areas with the aim of giving you time and space to get to safety.

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2. Basic Kata Defence 3min

In this lesson we continue to look at the basic kata and body mechanics in terms of how to use it in a self defence situation. This video takes you through how to do the basic kata and use rotational movement. It gives you time to be able to do something and create pain and take control so as to keep safe.

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3. Avoidance, Distance 6min

Next we look at avoidance and distance which is about keeping the right distance in a confrontation which will make sure that you keep safe and also be able to be in a position to take action and control for the situation.

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4. Body Joints 7min

The next thing to be aware of are the body joints located around the body. In this lesson we look at learning how to use the joints of the body to quickly and easily move an attacker taking away their balance and power, while creating pain to give you time to get to safety.

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5. Body Release Points -1 3min

In the potential situation where maybe you've been grabbed and you're not necessarily able to get to a joint straight away, this is where the release points become useful to create pain and disrupt balance in an attacker. This is part 1 - covering head and neck areas.

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6. Body Release Points -2 5min

In this lesson we are going to look at two points which are on the inside of the arm and the outside of the arm. These release points help with getting space and time by creating pain, getting control or time to get away to safety. In part 2 – we cover points on the arms and hands areas.

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7. Body Release Points -3 6min

Continuing on down the body, next is the release point that is generally know as the Cork point. It creates high pain and confusion in an attacker, and it gives you time to take control and then be able to get away and de-escalate situation. This is part 3 - covering thighs and lower leg areas.

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8. Body Release Points -4 3min

The next point is going further down to the foot is on the top of the foot and easy to stomp on if someone's grabbed you from behind and then just twist down into the floor. The response of the body is to drop the hips and turn away from the pain while releasing their foot. This is part 4 - covering lower legs and feet areas.

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9. Body Release Points -5 4min

The next release point is called the Tickle Point. The intense pain from a strike will cause the body to rotate away from the pain allowing you to move forward to take control and provide time to get away to safety. This is part 5 - covering area called tickle point on the side of the body.

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10. Bear Hug, Front & Rear 7min

In this lesson we look at two of the most common attacks which are bear hugs from the front or the rear, with the variation of either over or under the arms. The aim is to create intense pain in the attacker, creating confusing and to give you time to get away to safety.

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11. Basic Strikes 9min

Next is how to use two basic strikes of a slap and a hammer fist. These strikes are safe and simple to use without creating injury to you, and are useful in creating space, taking balance away and causing pain in the attacker. The shock effect allows you to take control or to get away to safety.

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AAA - Level 3 Learners Guide Handout

Learners Guide Handout

A “AAA (Awareness, Avoidance & Action) Level 3 ” program learners guide handbook is available with this program covering general principles as well as translations of all program videos.

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AAA Level 3 Self Defence Quiz

5min

This quiz covers the lessons from the AAA Level 3 Self Defence course. There are 10 questions in total which are primarily multiple choice selected from the various videos in the program.

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About Instructor

Paul

Paul Mracek is an 8th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Taekwonjitsu as well as an International Coach – Defensive Tactics and Open Circle Fighting Method and a Reiki Master Teacher. Paul holds qualifications in Meditation, Mindfulness, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Bowen Therapy, Sports & Recreation, Training & Assessing and Coaching. He has developed defensive tactics syllabus for the Security Industry since 2011 for nationally accredited courses for thousands of students; as well training and assessing industry instructors. In addition, he is the head instructor at Nutaofit Martial Arts Academy since 2016, continuing the tradition of servicing the local community in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne since 1985.

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Course Content

AAA - Level 3 Learners Guide Handout

About Instructor

Paul

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