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