If you are in the Mayaguez Puerto Rico area, I offer English one on one defensa personal private lessons at my home gym. The primary curriculum is 18 modules and can be completed within 6 months to a year although more training time is recommended for building further mastery in the foundational knowledge and skills.
The curriculum I personally teach is a blend of some of the best practices of some of the self-defense and fighting systems I have studied and practiced over the years. The curriculum is as follows:
Module 1
What is Self-Defense?
Self-Defense Structure
Self-Defense Strategy
Basic Self-Defense Concepts
Module 2
Awareness and Intuition
Basic Verbal Self-Defense Concepts
Passive Behavior and Passive Stance
Distancing
Verbal Boundary Setting
Verbal Commands
Tactical Options
Module 3
More Talk on Stances and Postures
Basic Strikes
Basic Blocking
Distance and Footwork
Stressing Offensive Fighting Over Defense
Module 4
Intro to Range Fighting
Ranges of Combat Explained
Anatomical Targets and Targeting
Target Acquisition
The Domino Effect
Module 5
Close Quarters Combat Range
Specializing in CQC
Module 6
Boxing Range
Boxing Concepts
Mixing in Other Strikes
Open Hand and Closed Fist Techniques
Module 7
Kicking and Lunging Ranges
Kicking Techniques
Low, Middle, and High Line Kicks
Lunging Attack Techniques
Module 8
Ground Fighting
Ground Fighting vs Grappling
Module 9
Blending Ranges
Basic Sparring Practice
Module 10
The Five Principles of Physical Retaliation
Universal Rules Behind The Five Principles
Basic Shredding Concepts
Module 11
Defenses Against Common Attacks and Scenarios
Module 12
Intro to Improvised Weaponry
Anything Can Be a Weapon
Module 13
Unarmed Defense Against Weapons
Basic Disarming Techniques
Module 14
Basic Knife Fighting
Basic Stick Fighting
Module 15
Intro to Multiple Attacker Situations
Module 16
Basic Sparring
Scenario Training
Module 17
Finishing Moves
Use of Force Lecture
Module 18
Awareness Lecture
Intuition Lecture
Avoidance and Prevention Lecture
Personal Safety Lecture
Module 1
What is Self-Defense?
Self-Defense Structure
Self-Defense Strategy
Basic Self-Defense Concepts
Module 2
Awareness and Intuition
Basic Verbal Self-Defense Concepts
Passive Behavior and Passive Stance
Distancing
Verbal Boundary Setting
Verbal Commands
Tactical Options
Module 3
More Talk on Stances and Postures
Basic Strikes
Basic Blocking
Distance and Footwork
Stressing Offensive Fighting Over Defense
Module 4
Intro to Range Fighting
Ranges of Combat Explained
Anatomical Targets and Targeting
Target Acquisition
The Domino Effect
Module 5
Close Quarters Combat Range
Specializing in CQC
Module 6
Boxing Range
Boxing Concepts
Mixing in Other Strikes
Open Hand and Closed Fist Techniques
Module 7
Kicking and Lunging Ranges
Kicking Techniques
Low, Middle, and High Line Kicks
Lunging Attack Techniques
Module 8
Ground Fighting
Ground Fighting vs Grappling
Module 9
Blending Ranges
Basic Sparring Practice
Module 10
The Five Principles of Physical Retaliation
Universal Rules Behind The Five Principles
Basic Shredding Concepts
Module 11
Defenses Against Common Attacks and Scenarios
Module 12
Intro to Improvised Weaponry
Anything Can Be a Weapon
Module 13
Unarmed Defense Against Weapons
Basic Disarming Techniques
Module 14
Basic Knife Fighting
Basic Stick Fighting
Module 15
Intro to Multiple Attacker Situations
Module 16
Basic Sparring
Scenario Training
Module 17
Finishing Moves
Use of Force Lecture
Module 18
Awareness Lecture
Intuition Lecture
Avoidance and Prevention Lecture
Personal Safety Lecture
"Working with Ricardo Negron has allowed me to learn different techniques of personal defense. He combines the theory of different ways of offense and defense with practice allowing the student to learn at his or her pace according to physical abilities. He also includes some personal anecdotes that enlighten the course." Vivian
"This man is the best trainer I have ever had the chance to be with! If you want to learn about self defense then this is your man! Believe me, you WILL learn and you WILL love it!" Federico Rosas
Brand New Advanced Training Curriculum!!
This is new a new and more technical training program for those who complete my basic training program and still wants to learn more new skills and techniques.
Module 1
Interceptions
Straight Blasting
Module 2
Clinching in a fight
Module 3
Self-Defense vs Fighting vs Combat Lecture
Module 4
Throws and Takedowns
Module 5
Breaking Falls and Slips
Module 6
The Total Fighting Self-Defense Fighting Strategy
Module 7
Uninterrupted Biting
Module 8
Destroying Incoming Blows
Module 9
Use of Force Continuum Refresher
Discussion on Legal Matters of Self-Defense
Module 10
The Reflexive Response
How to Intercept Incoming Strikes Through Jamming
Closest Weapon to Closest Target
The Opportunity Concept
Module 11
Refresher on The Domino Effect Concept
Module 12
The Anatomy of Conflict Lecture
Non-Conflict Skills
The Three Stages of Conflict
The Aftermath of a Fight
Upon the completion of the basic training program and the advanced training program you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for the basic training and for the advanced training separately.
Module 1
Interceptions
Straight Blasting
Module 2
Clinching in a fight
Module 3
Self-Defense vs Fighting vs Combat Lecture
Module 4
Throws and Takedowns
Module 5
Breaking Falls and Slips
Module 6
The Total Fighting Self-Defense Fighting Strategy
Module 7
Uninterrupted Biting
Module 8
Destroying Incoming Blows
Module 9
Use of Force Continuum Refresher
Discussion on Legal Matters of Self-Defense
Module 10
The Reflexive Response
How to Intercept Incoming Strikes Through Jamming
Closest Weapon to Closest Target
The Opportunity Concept
Module 11
Refresher on The Domino Effect Concept
Module 12
The Anatomy of Conflict Lecture
Non-Conflict Skills
The Three Stages of Conflict
The Aftermath of a Fight
Upon the completion of the basic training program and the advanced training program you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for the basic training and for the advanced training separately.