Jul 23, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Catalog 2025-2026

CJ 104A Criminal Justice Personal Defense, Beginning


Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Designed to introduce the knowledge and safety of personal defense to Criminal Justice students. Uses the elements of responding to surprise attacks, principles of leverage, and active movements as key factors in the methods. Develops skills to defend oneself and others, if needed.

Prerequisite: CJ 103  with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform correct striking techniques.
  2. Perform correct punch defense techniques.
  3. Perform strikes and blocks utilizing hand-held bags.
  4. Understand the limitations of the mind during an attack.


Content Outline
  • Introduction to Techniques
    • Striking and Contact
  • Understanding our Limitations
    • Mental
    • Physical
    • Body and mind
  • Demonstrating the Techniques
    • Punch and defense
  • Injury Prevention
    • Waiver and medical release