This document provides information on self-defense techniques. It discusses workplace safety and the rights of working women, as well as a woman's legal rights. It covers safety when traveling, both within one's own country and abroad. Several self-defense techniques are described, including Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art focused on real-world scenarios. The document outlines key issues covered in self-defense training workshops, such as escaping attackers, breaking grips, attacking and defending oneself, and using everyday objects as weapons. It also stresses the importance of first aid training. The Academy of Self Defense is introduced as a leading organization that provides customized self-defense programs and training to many individuals and organizations.

1. Self Defence Techniques
21st September, 2013
Anjali Byce Nair
1

2. 2
Copyright © 2013 Mahindra Special Services Group. All rights reserved.

3. Women Safety Training
Workplace Safety
• The rights of working women against
sexual harassment in workplaces
• Why this happens – how do they tackle
this and how the law / organization helps
them
• Whistle blower policies and procedures
that are laid down by the management
Rights of a Woman
•
•
•
•
Rights that are enjoyed by women
What the law says
How they can exercise this
Who they can call for help
Travel Safety
•
•
•
•
•
•
Vehicle safety
Public transport
Outstation travel
Foreign travel
Hotel safety
Safety at social gatherings
Self Defence Techniques
• React and deter the intents
• Basic tips to fight back
• Scenarios and how people reacted and
how should one react
• Self defence options
• Common aids that one can carry and use
Mode: Theory, Movies and Demonstration
3

4. Ampav Education Pvt. Ltd.
4

5. Being alert is the very first step towards self-defence. It is
Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defense technique developed
better to avoid conflict that to resolve it. Being able to
by the Israeli Army. In Hebrew, the term Krav Maga
assess a particular situation and prepare a quick action
literally means "contact combat." It is a self- defence
plan is crucial in taking appropriate measures than panic.
technique where strength, gender age and size is not a
Raising awareness includes:
hindrance in defending oneself. It is a non-competitive
tactical martial technique that consists of a wide
Potential problems & how to avoid them
Identifying potential problem situations
Preparing yourself for potential trouble
Likely scenarios and response training
Verbal & non communication defense tools
Seeking assistance
combination of techniques sourced from boxing, Muay
Thai, Wing Chun, Judo, jiu-jitsu,wrestling, and grappling,
along with realistic fight training. Krav Maga is known for
its focus on real-world situations and extremely efficient
and brutal counter-attacks.[1] It was derived from streetfighting skills and has a philosophy emphasizing threat
neutralization, simultaneous defensive and offensive
maneuvers. The key issues covered in a self-defence
training workshop are:
Self-defence just serves as one face of the coin. The
other aspect to life saving is the ability to respond to a lifethreatening situation for somebody else. The ability the
help someone in danger serves the moral responsibility
How to escape stalkers
How to break grips and locks
How to attack and defend yourself
Using everyday objects as weapons of defense
as fellow citizens. Imparting life saving skills includes First
Aid and Trauma Management:
What are most common injuries?
Identifying type of injury
How to help an injured person
Do’s and don’ts for giving first aid
5

6. Academy of Self Defense
 Brief about Academy of Self Defense
•
Over 25 years in the field of Martial arts training
•
Over 30,000 students and 88,000 females have be
trained by them
•
Very active towards the cause of women customized program for women
•
Worked with leading organizations such as JP
Morgan Chase, P&G, Tata’s, Sony etc., and several
colleges
 Brief about Sharif Bapu – Lead Facilitator
•
Is a Karate Coach at Mumbai and has started the
Self Defence Academy
•
Participated in numerous national and international
championship
•
Has been the coach of the Indian Team of Karate at
various events
•
Has been felicitated by the state government for
this contributions
6

7. Goals - Self Defense Workshop
•
Understand and sense situations
where Self Defence is required
• To know when to Shout, Scoot or
Strike
• To be aware of defence tactics
using what is available in the
environment
• To know simple survival and
escape manoeuvres in case of
adversity
7