{"id":453,"date":"2016-08-19T21:48:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T21:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armbarcreative.com\/ctc-template\/?page_id=453"},"modified":"2021-02-17T06:12:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T06:12:46","slug":"women-empowered","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/armbarcreative.com\/ctc-template\/women-empowered\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Empowered"},"content":{"rendered":"<div      class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid  grid_section\" style=' text-align:left;'><div class=\" section_inner clearfix\"><div class='section_inner_margin clearfix'><div class=\"leftcolumnz wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><div      class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid  grid_section\" style=' text-align:left;'><div class=\" section_inner clearfix\"><div class='section_inner_margin clearfix'><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> <div class=\"separator shortdivider normal   \" style=\"\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a class=\"linkcombatives\" href=\"\/combatives\">Gracie Combatives<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkbullyproof\" href=\"\/bullyproof\">Gracie Bullyproof<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkwomenempowered\" href=\"\/women-empowered\">Women Empowered<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkmastercycle\" href=\"\/master-cycle\">Master Cycle<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkprivates\" href=\"\/private-lessons\">Private lessons<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkgu\" href=\"\/gracie-university\">Gracie University<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 40px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"linkspecialevents\">SPECIAL EVENTS<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> <div class=\"separator shortdivider normal   \" style=\"\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a class=\"linkseminars\" href=\"\/special-events-and-seminars\/\">Events &amp; Seminars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 40px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>MORE INFO<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> <div class=\"separator shortdivider normal   \" style=\"\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a class=\"linkschedule\" href=\"\/schedule\">Class Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkphilosophy\" href=\"\/gracie-philosophy\">Gracie Philosophy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkhistory\" href=\"\/gracie-history\">Gracie History<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkinstructors\" href=\"\/instructors\">Our Instructors<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"linkfacilities\" href=\"\/facilities\">Our Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rightcolumnz wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1>WOMEN EMPOWERED<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"videoWrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pndPbpHLpos?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Women Empowered is the official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> self-defense program for women. In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. Each one-hour Women Empowered lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience. Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women Empowered program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents. Once you complete the Women Empowered program, you may test for promotion to Pink Belt!<\/p>\n<p>US Air Force Adopts Women Empowered: <a class=\"youtube cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PNOgKjCCsm8?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have no previous martial arts experience and you want to learn how to defend yourself in a fun, safe, and cooperative learning environment, Women Empowered is for you. Scroll down to learn more about Women Empowered or <a href=\"#contact\">contact us<\/a> to set up a 10-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"call_to_action normal\" style=\"background-color: #57b99d;\"><div class=\"container_inner\"><div class=\"two_columns_75_25 clearfix\"><div class=\"text_wrapper column1\"><div class=\"call_to_action_text \" style=\"\"><strong style=\"color: #fff;\">Sign up for a FREE 10-day trial.<\/strong><br \/>\nLimited spots available<\/div><\/div><div class=\"button_wrapper column2\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"#trial\" class=\"qbutton white big_large\" target=\"\" style=\"background-color: #5aa1e3;\"data-hover-background-color=#4e7fc4 >Reserve Your Spot<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>20 Essential Techniques<\/h2>\n<p>Law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual assault helped us identify the 20 most common attack strategies that a male assailant is likely to use on a woman. From hair-grabs and choke-holds, to bear hugs and weapon defenses, the Women Empowered program covers it all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Learn the Techniques<\/strong><br \/>\nWe have divided the 20 Women Empowered techniques into 15 one-hour classes so that you can complete the course at your own pace. We designed each lesson so that you can start at any point in the course. As a result, you can start the program at any time and complete the 15 lessons in any order. Upon enrolling, we will issue you a Women Empowered attendance card on which we will track your progress every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Develop Your Reflexes<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you complete each of the 15 Women Empowered lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) classes where you will learn how to combine the 20 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real self-defense situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Earn Your Pink Belt<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you complete each of the Women Empowered lessons four times, and you\u2019ve completed at least four Reflex Development Classes, you are eligible to test for promotion to Pink Belt! During this 15-minute test, we will assess your execution of all 20 essential techniques. If your performance meets Gracie University standards, you will qualify for promotion to pink belt. As a pink belt, you will be more than ready to move on to the Gracie Combatives program should you choose to continue the jiu-jitsu journey!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Pink Belt?<\/strong><br \/>\nAs with every program in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Combatives<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Master Cycle<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Gracie Bullyproof<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) awarding belts is the traditional way to acknowledge progress and accomplishment. With the development of the Gracie Women Empowered program, the pink belt was created to acknowledge completion and mastery of the course&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gracieacademy.com\/news\/what-is-the-pink-belt.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more and watch an official PInk Belt Test!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Women Empowered Videos<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lesson 1: Wrist Release &#8211; Standard Grip, 1 on 1 &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vl7ixKzCkUk?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Now<\/a><br \/>\nLesson 6: The False Surrender and the Guard Get-up &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SjJOmj90Knw?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1 target=\">Watch Now<\/a><br \/>\n\u201cThe Four Phases\u201d with Ryron and Rener &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Sgu9Sg7lss?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1 target=\">Watch Now<\/a><br \/>\n\u201cUndercover Assailants\u201d with Eve and Rener &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8b8JRZ2BBDg?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1 target=\">Watch Now<\/a><br \/>\nWomen Empowered featured on Inside MMA &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-vwrMm9jTs?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1 target=\">Watch Now<\/a><br \/>\nInterview with a Convicted Rapist &#8211; <a class=\"youtube-small cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tuIGEIR0fYk?rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1 target=\">Watch Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>FREE ONLINE ACCESS &amp; SATELLITE TRAINING PRIVILEGES<\/h2>\n<p>Upon enrolling in the Women Empowered program at any Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, you will receive a free subscription to GracieUniversity.com. Through this interactive website, you will have access to detailed video instruction on every technique in the course, enabling you to study the lessons on any computer or mobile device 24 hours a day! Furthermore, all active students at a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center qualify to train at any other Gracie Certified Training Center around the world. Since the curriculum is the same at all Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, you will receive credit for every lesson on your Women Empowered attendance card when you return home!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Current Class Schedule:<\/h2>\n<p>[tt_timetable event=&#8217;free-womens-self-defense&#8217; event_category=&#8217;women-empowered&#8217; columns=&#8217;monday,tuesday,wednesday,thursday,friday,saturday&#8217; filter_label=&#8217;Women Empowered&#8217; time_format=&#8217;g:i a&#8217; hide_all_events_view=&#8217;1&#8242; hide_empty=&#8217;1&#8242; disable_event_url=&#8217;1&#8242; booking_popup_message='&lt;h2&gt;You are about to book event&lt;\/h2&gt;&lt;div class=&#8221;event_details_wrapper&#8221;&gt;&lt;p class=&#8221;event_details bold&#8221;&gt;{event_title}&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p class=&#8221;event_details&#8221;&gt;{column_title}&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p class=&#8221;event_details&#8221;&gt;{event_start} &#8211; {event_end}&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;{booking_form}&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An initial receipt will be sent out automatically unless you decide not to do so below.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;div class=&#8221;tt_btn_wrapper&#8221;&gt;{tt_btn_book}{tt_btn_cancel}&lt;\/div&gt;&#8217;]<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>*Women Empowered Students are also eligible to attend Gracie Combatives Classes. <a href=\"https:\/\/armbarcreative.com\/ctc-template\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for the full class schedule.<\/p>\n<div id=\"contact\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 20px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><div id=\"trial\"     class=\"vc_row wpb_row section vc_row-fluid \" style=' text-align:left;'><div class=\" full_section_inner clearfix\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"  style=\"height: 30px\" ><span\n\t\t\tclass=\"vc_empty_space_inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"empty_space_image\"  ><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>TRY IT OUT!<\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"phone\">To book your <em>Free 10-day Unlimited trial<\/em>, please fill out the form below. 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