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OUR MISSION 

Bullying Stops Here!

Our focus is on providing a safe and practical approach to bully self defense. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu DTD program in La Mirada was developed for child safety.  With this program, we aim to equip children with the ability to overcome dangerous and aggressive behaviors outside of the home.

DTD CHILDREN SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM

Quick look into DTD:

Developing Mindset
- Verbal Jiu Jitsu
- Self Confidence 
- Self Discipline  
- Self Control
- Focus

Techniques
Child will learn:

- Standing Defenses from Front, Behind and Side, controls & escapes
- Closing the Distance, Clinch & Take down to ground, controls & escapes
- Fundamental Striking
- Punch Block Protection -Standing & Ground, Controls & escapes
- The Mount -Control, Top & Bottom, Controls & Escapes
- The Guard  -Control, Bottom, Top, Escapes
- The Side Mount -Control, Bottom, Top, Escapes
- The Back Mount -Control, Holds & Escapes

WHAT IS DTD?

DTD stands for Distance, Talk, Defend and is a program developed by Gridlock Academy specifically for child safety. It addresses the dangers that children may face outside of the home. We have created a series of effective Verbal Jiu Jitsu and Physical Bully Proof Techniques that work for kids facing dangerous and aggressive behavior in school or elsewhere. These techniques are based on proven methods.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Distance
Establishing a safe distance between your child and the bully is crucial.

Talk
Verbal Jiu Jitsu is an effective technique that uses 1, 2, or 3 key phrases to deter 9 out of 10 bullies. In a high-pressure situation, it is important to avoid prolonged discussion as it may escalate the conflict. Our verbal commands must be followed immediately to establish a safe distance and de-escalate the stand-off.

Defend
The DTD program at GridLock Academy is based on the proven Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques of Grand Master Helio Gracie. Effective implementation of DTD requires an understanding of the core principles of action, reaction, leverage, base, and patience. The program teaches the steps to manage distance, close the distance, dominate the position, and secure a submission, if necessary. In addition to bullying defense, the program also covers techniques for escaping sexual predator kidnapping. All techniques taught have been tested and proven to work against even the most relentless and vicious bullies.