PROGRAMS
The 1-2-3 HIT program is where it all comes together. In this program students are allowed to train full power with resistance in pairs. Full body armor (FIST) suits are worn. This allows for functional techniques performed at full strength, which tries to match to as close as possible to what actually happens on the street. Instead of practicing in the traditional manner, in the HIT program students can gauge their attacks and defenses. Every type of empty handed technique is practiced. Also gun and knife techniques are trained to round out the program. This is front line self-defense training at its best.
In today's society it is believed that 90% of fights end up on the ground! The fact is, 90% of Self-Defense situations do not end on the ground. No matter what, Vee Arnis Jitsu leaves out no element of self-defense or fighting. Our grappling program is geared towards self-defense. The big question of what if I am taken to the ground is answered. Students are taught a variety of defenses from the mount, half-mount, and turtle positions. Ground controls, chokes, arm bars, knee and leg bars, and slipping moves combined with effective strikes gives students a very well rounded program. In addition to being well versed in rolling and falling techniques, students learn the ability to recover from being taken to the ground.
Concepts taken from Muay Thai Boxing are combined with stamina training, making up the third part of Vee Arnis Jitsu. Students are taught to maximize their fighting abilities by utilizing their head, hands, elbows, knees, shins, and feet during one-on-one simulated combat conditions. The use of protective gear is employed during these training sessions. This improves training for each student providing safety, but allowing the use of maximum power during class. Intensive bag and pad work as well as two-person punching and kicking drills are also part of the curriculum. The system incorporates rigorous calisthenics in order to help students maintain optimum fitness levels.
Women's self-defense is another integral part of Vee Arnis Jitsu. Women are not just taught to fight and defend. A program is set up which teaches street smart awareness, verbal combat, common scenarios that women face on the street, and tactics. The self-defense techniques taught are based on setting an attacker up, breaking their balance, and using leverage to effectively defend yourself. Various attacks, defenses, mugging situations, and weapons defense are also taught. Vee Arnis Jitsu provides a program in which women can feel safe, confident, and be aware in any given self-defense situation.
People of all ages can study Self-Defense. In Vee Arnis Jitsu, children are no exception. Programs are offered which will teach a variety of skills. The main concern is teaching self-defense, but within this a child learns discipline, motivation, self-esteem, and how to work well in a group. Basic hand and foot techniques are taught first and as students progress, locks and holds are incorporated. To fully round out the program, children are run through a variety of exercises which increase balance, strength, and flexibility.
The knife training phase of Vee Arnis Jitsu is very unique. The goal is always self-defense but within this you also enhance your timing, reflexes, hand to eye coordination, and body movement. Here students are taught angles of attack, striking patterns, the do's and don'ts of holding a knife, various blocking, redirecting, faking, and set-up concepts. Students learn how significant a knife is in a self-defense situation and how it can equalize a situation when need be. To cover all angles, knife techniques are taught standing and on the floor in case you are taken to the ground. This training also enhances your empty hand skills as well.
