AAA Self Defence Level 1 – Advanced Defensive Tactics Institute

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 1 the first of three levels included in the program. Understanding the methods and techniques within the AAA program will provide you with confidence with practical responses to remain safe in a confrontation situation. All the information can be used individually or in combination and build a set of methods you can use when needed.

A "AAA - Level 1" 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. Level 1 – Introduction 2min

Introduction to AAA Self Defence Program - Level 1 to 3. A - Awareness A - Avoidance A - Action.

2. Awareness & Movement 6min Sample Lesson

Being aware of your environment and moving out of danger is a basic principle in self defence to be able to keep yourself and others around you safe.

3. Avoidance – Reactionary Gap 4min

Next is avoidance which is about distance and being able to move out of the danger which is key to staying safe. Understanding distances and the reactionary gap in a potential conflict is important in getting to safety.

4. Action & Leverage 5min

At time it is necessary to take action to make sure you are no longer in danger to control the situation. Balance and leverage are key principles in action to remain safe.

5. Action & Balance 6min

To be able to attack an aggressive person must have balance. Without balance there is no power or threat. Keeping your balance is key to staying safe.

6. Action – Common Attacks Push & Punch 3min

In this lesson we are going to look at the most common attacks. These are attacks which have shown from studies to of been used the most and are also called habitual acts of violence. First is push and punch.

7. Action Common Attacks – Wrist Can Opener 3min

One of the most used common attacks is to grab a wrist to pull the person in and then strike them. This is a same side wrist grab by the aggressor and with an extended middle knuckle we push down on the inside of their wrist and out to the ground.

8. Action – Common Attacks, Cross Grip 3.5min

This is where the other person grabs the opposite side to you in a common - handshake grab with them pretending to say hello. It is also called a cross grip.

9. Action – Common Attacks, Cross Grip Wax On 3.5min

Continuing on with the cross grip, another effective release is what we call wax on. This is simple and effective in causing an aggressor hand to release and giving you time to get to safety.

10. Action – Common Attacks, 1 & 2 Wrist Grabs 5min

So, after the push (and punch), the next most common action is to grab the wrists, so as to try and pull you in to strike or drag you somewhere. In this lesion we look at how to create space and time to get to safety.

11. Action – Common Attacks, Push Arms Up 5.5min

A common scenario is to be grabbed by shoulder or upper arms. A simple and effective method to release is by pushing aggressors’ arms up and over so that you can create space to get to safety.

12. Action – Common Attacks, Hook 6.5min

A well-known common attack is called the hook or the haymaker or the coward punch. This attack is approximately 70% of the strikes made by an aggressive person and in this lesson we look at an effective defence with a soft block

13. Action – Common Attacks, Head & Chin 4.5min

Another common attack is when an aggressor grabs from the front, your shoulders or arms, or tries to strike you. Using the principle of wherever the head goes, the body follows you can take their balance away to create space to get to safety.

14. Action – Common Attacks, Finger Locks 5.5min

The next most common attacks to do about the hands, they are usually what comes out and grabs, pokes with fingers to face or chest. This provides an opportunity to create a finger lock and take away their balance and allows you time to either get to safety or take control.

AAA - Level 1 Learners Guide Handout

Learners Guide Handout

A “AAA (Awareness, Avoidance & Action) Level 1 ” program learners guide handbook is available with this program covering general principles as well as translations of all program videos.

AAA Level 1 Self Defence Quiz

This quiz covers the lessons from the AAA Level 1 Self Defence course. There are 12 questions in total which are primarily multiple choice selected from the various videos in the program.

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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