Campus Confidence®
Are you a parent who wishes for your child to exude confidence and security when navigating the world on their own? Or perhaps you're a teacher or school administrator seeking empowerment and poise in case of an on-campus attack? Lineage BJJ® has the answer in its cutting-edge, four-part self-defense series, Campus Confidence®. Customized for school-aged children (middle school to college) and teaching professionals, Campus Confidence® aims to tackle the unfortunate reality that the vulnerable, especially kids, teens, and young adults, are often targeted for senseless violence.
Campus Confidence® is designed to alleviate some of the vulnerabilities that children might feel and instill in them a sense of independence and security. Not only children, but teachers, school staff/administrators, and parents will also find immense value in this program as it prepares them for responding to potential attacks on campuses, classrooms, dormitories, or school events.
Situational Awareness
A paramount strength, situational awareness, is keenly fostered in Campus Confidence®. Participants learn to be vigilant and observant of their surroundings, understanding the importance of not traveling alone, maintaining space between themselves and potential attackers, diffusing volatile situations through conversation, and transitioning into self-defense when necessary. Additionally, the program educates on assertively saying "no" to drugs and alcohol, recognizing the dangers of drink tampering, and responding proactively.
Campus Confidence® Curriculum
Campus Confidence® draws its inspiration from Grandmaster Relson Gracie's teachings, which he inherited from his father, Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Lineage BJJ® brings these techniques to Campus Confidence® through meticulous instruction, ensuring students comprehend the nuances of self-defense, and consistently practice these techniques.
Introduction Seminar: This 2-3 hours introductory session is a fun and exciting gateway to the Campus Confidence® program. It covers basic self-defense techniques such as standing in base, push/pull base, wrist grab escapes, standing choke escapes, mount escapes, wall defenses, knee check, sit-up kick, chokes, bear hugs, scissor sweep, and upkick from guard.
Basic: This section encompasses the most common unarmed attack and self-defense techniques, including the Relson Gracie style of self-defense. Students will also learn situational awareness techniques and verbal skills.
Intermediate: Here, more advanced self-defense techniques are covered, including defense against weapons such as knives and sticks.
Advanced: In this segment, students learn and apply advanced self-defense skills, including gun defense, retention, and safe handling of firearms.
Benefits of Campus Confidence®
Campus Confidence® instills students with self-defense techniques that are independent of physical strength. The emphasis is on leveraging skills that enable a smaller individual to protect themselves against larger, stronger adversaries. The program's name reflects its core benefit: Confidence. Empowerment through self-assurance not only applies to physical confrontations but extends to daily life challenges like classroom presentations.
Adults completing Campus Confidence® and aspiring to teach can progress to the Campus Confidence Coaching Program, leading to Campus Confidence Teaching Certification.
Campus Confidence® Philosophy
The split-second reaction to violence is crucial. Grandmaster Relson Gracie states, “You react the way you’re trained, and if you’re attacked and not trained, you’ll wish you had been." Campus Confidence® aspires to train individuals to save their own lives, combining intuition, instinct, and training.
Lineage BJJ®: The Embodiment of REAL Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Lineage BJJ® was founded to honor Grandmaster Helio Gracie and preserve his philosophy, techniques, and legacy as the progenitor of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lineage BJJ® ensures that the techniques demonstrated are 100% authentic and approved by Grandmaster Relson Gracie himself. The teachings are conveyed in a comprehensive, detailed, precise, efficient, and effective manner, upholding the true essence of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
When you train at Lineage BJJ®, you're not just learning self-defense techniques; you're imbibing REAL Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Grandmaster Relson Gracie sums it up best: "You react the way you’re trained, and if you’re attacked and not trained, you’ll wish you had been. Campus Confidence® can train you in a way that will save your life. Intuitiveness, instincts, and training all come into play. We prepare people to win.”
Embark on a journey of empowerment, self-assurance, and mastery with Campus Confidence® and Lineage BJJ®. Defend not just yourself but fortify your very essence against the uncertainties of the world.
Step into a realm where confidence is not just a trait but a lifestyle. Welcome to Campus Confidence® by Lineage BJJ®.
Protect. Empower. Thrive.
Campus Confidence article was written by our friend Deb Blyth. Campus Confidence is Trademarked. All right to the name and this article are reserved.
