KIN 71A - Self-Defense - Level 1

    Recent Professors
    Irving Ploke
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    20–25 students
    Credits
    0.5–1
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KIN 71A
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is an introduction and exploration of self-defense and personal safety. Emphasis on basic physical combative skills such as punches, strikes, blocks, and escape holds. It will also include basic non-combative skills such as risk reduction techniques, body language, positioning tactics, and verbal responses to threats. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. Previously listed as KIN 71. Courses should be taken in sequential order.