With decades of martial arts experience, Maurice Gomez created specialized defense tactics specific to the needs of not only his own students and clients, but as a former law enforcement self-defense tactics trainer, He identified the most common threats faced in their duties and packaged only the techniques and principles needed to prepare them for immediate use.

While working with law enforcement, he became aware of a shocking statistic that hit home - that one in every 4 women would be attacked in their lifetime. With his fiancee and 2 daughters, that meant one of them would experience an attack at some point in her life. 

This concern was the catalyst in the creation of the our Women Self-Defense Program called, MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt Program.

The MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt Program is comprised of 20 essential techniques with various base styles. All incorporated into Ten (10) Two (2) hour lessons. This self-defense course addresses the most dangerous and common threat scenarios women may potentially face.  It not only teaches the physical techniques, that have been tested and refined, but what sets the program apart is the  strategy to avoid being victimized through understanding the Psychology of an assault.  By understanding the phases of an assault one can apply the right tactic at the right time.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AN ASSAULT.

Boundaries are everything.  In an assault scenario, most women end up at a tactical disadvantage because they do not know to set personal boundaries in advance.  This leaves them vulnerable to not only stranger attackers but also non-stranger attackers.  Statistics show that 78% of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim - and because of this, boundaries can be muddied and compromised.

There is a general psychology behind each of the 2 types of attackers and understanding this psychology is the difference between being victimized and being empowered.  We believe that women have the wherewithal within them, to protect themselves.  But because of social or conditioned beliefs, they unknowingly position themselves at a disadvantage against a would be attacker.  The MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt Program program addresses these invisible threats and equips the individual with the senses and techniques that will prevent them from being victimized.

PRINCIPLES FOR WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE

Because (realistically) no two assault scenarios are truly the same, absorbing the root principles to these concepts promotes resilience in the successful application of the techniques.  The techniques learned should be considered tactical tools for when boundaries are compromised.  But the principles of kenpo karate martial arts provide an overarching strategy that every woman should have with her as part of her lifestyle.

THE MG WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE - PINK BELT PROGRAM OUTLINE AND THE PINK BELT.

The premise behind THE LESSONS assumes the attacker will be much larger, stronger and heavier than the target.

10 Lessons to get you ‘street ready.’  The MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt program is comprised of 10 Lessons (20 Self-defense techniques).  Each lesson focuses on a technique that addresses the most common assault scenarios.  The technique will have variations and will be drilled throughout the class with female partner in a cooperative manner.

Throughout the lesson, the principles of the self-defense techniques are emphasized to allow more in depth understanding of the objective, as opposed to limiting understanding to a perfectly situated scenario.  This addresses the realistic context that not every attack will occur in perfect way.

TESTING AND ACHIEVING YOUR PINK BELT

The Pink Belt is a rank that symbolizes the completion of the program within the strict guidelines and point system parameters set by MG Martial Arts.  Achieving proficiency in the application of the MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt Program techniques, understanding the Psychology of an Assault and the feeling of confidence in protecting your boundaries should be the main goal.  Achieving the Pink Belt says that you have attained proficiency of the MG Women's Self Defense - Pink Belt program and is recognized by Maurice Gomez. Your learning doesnt' end at pink belt. There's more! It's called the Pink Belt Journey.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & RECIEVE

• Practical Self-Defense - practical and effective self-defense techniques and tips.
• Increased Awareness - what to do in dangerous situations both physically and emotionally.
• Understanding how to set boundaries
• Effective Escape Techniques - how to get away quickly.
• Crime Prevention - how to minimize the chance you will be attacked.
• Using Your Body as Your Weapon - give yourself a fighting chance.
• Understanding the use of self defense weapons.
• White Student Uniform
• Personalized instruction direct from Maurice Gomez himself
• Online Training & Course Materials (Digital)
• Introduction Course Handbook (Digital)

The following is a basic outline of our curriculum.  Although it may look small at first glance, keep in mind that it's only a top level outline.  Entire books could be written on each bulleted sub-section.

Lesson 1:

• Overview of STRANGER STRATEGIES
• Basic Stances & Karate Base
• Self Defense Techniques
• Front Clothing Grab #1  (right or left hand)
• Front Clothing Grab #2 (right or left hand – pulling)

Lesson 2:

• Re-cap of STRANGER STRATEGIES
• THE ASSAULT TRIANGLE
• Karate Base
• Self Defense Techniques
• Front Clothing Grab #1 (both hands)
• Front Clothing Grab #2 (both hands)

Lesson 3: Standup Defense

• VERBAL SELF-DEFENSE
• Muay-Thai Boxing & Boxing Base
• Clinch Positions
• Self-Defense Techniques
• Front Body Grab (both hands)
• Rear Body Grab (both hands – arms pinned)
• Rear Body Grab (both hands – arms free)

Lesson 4: Ground Defense

• Protecting the yourself from fall if pushed
• Technical Getups
• Self-Defense Techniques
• Back fall Technique #1
• Back fall Technique #2
• Drag Attempt

Lesson 5: Ground Defense

• Ground/BJJ Base
• Self Defense Techniques
• Shrimping (both sides)
• Sweep #1
• Sweep #2

Lesson 6: Ground Defense

• Self Defense Techniques:
• Reverse Arm Bar (both sides) -Mouth Covered or Front Choke
• Arm Bar from Full Guard (both sides) – Mouth Covered or Front Choke
• Punch Block Defense

Lesson 7: Standup Defense

• Self Defense Techniques
• Front Direct Wrist Grab Release
• Front Choke
• Aggressive
• Leverage Based
• Rear Arm Choke

Lesson 8: Assault Defense

• Self-Defense Techniques
• Top Mount –Trap n Roll release
• Top Mount – Arms Pinned
• Top Mount – Single Arm Leverage

Lesson 9: Punch Defense

• Self Defense Techniques
• Left-Right Punch Combo
• Right-Left Punch Combo

Lesson 10: Lethal/Non-Lethal Physical Weapons

• Filipino Martial Arts Base
• Law Enforcement Tactical Base
• Single Stick Body Target Strikes
• Single Knife Body Target  Strikes
• Pepper Spray & Stun Guns

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