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Head Professor: John Carter

Details: Established in 1997, Carter's Academy of Self-Defense provides top quality instruction in Nihon Goshin Aikido, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Youth Martial Arts (Gracie Bullyproof) and Women's Self-Defense. Our owner and head instructor, John Carter, has 33 years of experience in martial arts, is a 5th Degree Black-Belt in Nihon Goshin Aikido, a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Level 3 Instructor and has taught Men, Women and Children from all walks of life. After graduating from The University of South Carolina, he began teaching Aikido, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate and Women's Self-Defense in the Lexington, Irmo and Columbia, SC areas. Today, our headquarters academy in Lexington is one of the largest Certified Nihon Goshin Aikido Training Centers © in the nation and is a Level 3 Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center authorized by the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters Academy in Torrance, California.

Kids Program Detail: We will teach your child to use verbal assertiveness to deter bullies and several non-violent self-defense techniques to neutralize threats without punching or kicking. Numerous school districts have embraced the defensive nature of our techniques and even host our programs on campus.

Woman Only Program Url: https://www.graciejiujitsulexington.com/womenempowered

Woman Only Program Detail: Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). 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!

Other Programs Available: Aikido

Pricing: Adults $109 Monthly; Youth $99 Monthly; Women Empowered $100 (10 class pass); Military & Law Enforcement $99 Monthly; Enrollment: Adults: $95, Youth: $75, Women Empowered: $55 (includes registration, uniform & t-shirt).

Schedule Url: https://www.graciejiujitsulexington.com/irmoschedule

Email: senseicarter@gmail.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/cartersacademyirmo/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senseicarter

Video Url: https://youtu.be/yxRXMIpaFQI

Country: United States