We can PREVENT ourselves from being targeted for attack with Risk Reduction Strategies.
We can DEFEND ourselves should an attack occur with Physical Defense Techniques.
We can PROTECT ourselves and deter or escape an attack with Non-Lethal Weapons.
Each Diamond Defense course aligns with one of the above categories.
Any pre-requisites or required courses are indicated below.
Reservations Are Required
Because class sizes are limited in order to provide the most optimal learning experience for each student, reservations are required for each class.
Proactive safety — avoid or reduce risk before it becomes danger. These courses are lecture/discussion and do not involve any physical defense.
This important course is where self-defense begins and is required for all beginning students who have not previously attended a Diamond Defense class.
Just by taking this class, you can cut your chances of becoming victimized in half. You'll learn the actions you can take to stay safer out there, and be armed with the information you need to lessen your chances of becoming targeted for violent crime.
Upcoming: September 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25
Dig further into the area of "relationship safety" from the Risk Awareness & Reduction course. We all navigate many different types of relationships in our lives. This course will explore the red flags to watch out for that can signal potential for abuse, how to keep yourself from falling into common predatory traps, and ways to safely engage with the social media/dating app world.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
This course goes more in-depth into the many ways to keep yourself safer at home and while traveling from the Risk Awareness & Reduction course. Discussion portion allows each student to get personalized safety options for home, workplace and travel routines.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
Reactive physical skills — respond when danger is unavoidable
This course focuses on techniques that can be utilized when there are up to three feet of distance between you and a potential aggressor. Learn blocks to protect your face, how to throw effective hand strikes, palm strikes and knee strikes, and a few different kicks for good measure. Techniques can be utilized by all bodies and abilities, and no previous defense training is required.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
This course focuses on techniques that can be utilized when there is less than one foot of distance between you and a potential aggressor. Learn effective elbow strikes, techniques to escape from wrist grabs, bear hugs, and choke holds, and ground defense for multiple scenarios. Techniques can be utilized by all bodies and abilities, and no previous defense training is required.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
This class is your space to practice and hone your physical defense skills. Drill all of your Distance Defense techniques, and utilize them in functional combos to more effectively prepare for real-world conflict scenarios. Focus on the techniques that you like the most with personalized drills and combos.
(Pre-requisite: Defend: Distance Physical Defense)
Tool-based response — enhance defense with non-lethal weapons
For those interested in adding any non-lethal defense tools to their arsenal. Learn about the different types of canister weapons (pepper spray, pepper gel, defense spray), stun guns, kubatons, personal alarms, and the most effective ways to use them. No previous tool training is required.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
For those interested in adding a canister weapon (pepper spray, pepper gel, defense spray) to their arsenal. Learn about the different options and the most effective ways to use them. No previous tool training is required.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
For those interested in adding a stun weapon (mini stun gun, flashlight stun gun, grab-bar stun gun, or stun baton) to their arsenal. Learn about the different options and the most effective ways to use them. No previous tool training is required.
(Pre-requisite: Prevent: Risk Awareness & Reduction)
Diamond Defense is an authorized SABRE personal safety product retailer
At Diamond Defense, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality self defense training to our students. Our classes are designed to be fun, challenging, and effective, no matter your age or fitness level. We will help you develop the skills and confidence you need to stay safe in any situation. Join us today and start your self-defense journey!
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