Curriculum Overview

What is KOVA?

The KOVA Combat Method isn’t just another self-defense class — it’s a tier-one survival system designed specifically for women. Built from the most effective tactics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, modern combatives, and real-world street survival, KOVA strips away the fluff and gives you only what works when it matters most.

Whether you’re facing a grab, a choke, a hair pull, or even a weapon threat, KOVA arms you with battle-tested strategies to escape, fight back, and survive. This isn’t theory — it’s practical, high-percentage tactics taught in an empowering, supportive environment.

How the Program Works

Every class is structured around three core pillars, giving you a complete toolkit for real-life survival:

Pillar 1: Strikes

Develop fight-ending striking skills you can rely on under pressure:

• Palm heels, hammer fists, elbows, and knees

• Punches (jab, cross, hook, uppercut)

• Defensive strikes like eye rakes and knife hands

• Kicks from standing and ground positions

• Striking combinations for power and speed

Pillar 2: Escapes

Learn to break free from the most common attacks:

• Wrist & arm grabs (single, double, 2-on-1)

• Shirt & shoulder grabs (standing arm bar defense)

• Chokes from the front, side, back, or against the wall

• Hair grabs, headlocks, and rear chokes

• Bear hugs (front & rear, under & over arms)

• Wall pins & restraint escapes

Pillar 3: Ground Survival

Build confidence and control even when the fight goes to the ground:

• Escapes from guard, mount, and pin positions

• Punch defense and restraint survival

• Shrimping, bridging, and technical get-ups

• Submissions and sweeps for control (arm bars, guillotine, Kimura)

• Ground strikes and up-kicks to finish the fight

Special Skills

Once the foundation is built, you’ll unlock advanced survival tactics:

• Knife defense tactics – disarming and surviving edge weapon threats

• Handgun disarms – redirect, control, and survive

•Stick & blunt object defense – neutralize common weapon attacks

Rotational Training Format

The KOVA Combat Method runs on a 12-week rotating curriculum, so you can start anytime and never feel behind. Each class balances:

• Striking warm-ups for fitness and power

• Standing escape techniques for real-world threats

• Ground survival drills to build confidence on the floor

• Scenario-based training to simulate real-life danger

This means no matter when you join, you’ll cycle through the entire system and cover every skill in the curriculum. Stay long enough, and you’ll see each tactic multiple times, deepening your mastery every round.

Why KOVA?

• Built for Women – tactics designed to overcome size, strength, and aggression.

• Stress-Tested – everything is trained under realistic, scenario-based pressure.

• Empowering – every class builds confidence, strength, and courage.

• Community-Driven – train in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment.

Your Sneak Peek

Step inside a KOVA class, and you’ll see:

• Students striking pads in high-energy warm-ups

• Partners practicing escapes from real-world grabs and chokes

• Women learning to survive on the ground and turn the tide

• Scenario drills that simulate real attacks — so you know exactly how to respond

This isn’t just training. It’s empowerment, survival, and transformation — all in one system.