Your Instructor
John Carter has over 30 years experience in martial arts and self-defense training. He is a 5th Degree Black-Belt in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido and a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Level 3 Instructor. Sensei Carter has additional training in Judo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kempo and Tai Chi.
Mr. Carter graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and is also an Adjunct Professor at Newberry College where he teaches a Self-Defense Course. Additionally, he has conducted classes and courses for law enforcement professionals from Richland & Lexington County Sheriff's Departments, SLED, SC Highway Patrol and private security personnel. He has also completed the Level 1 and Level 2GST (Gracie Survival Tactics for Law Enforcement & Military) Course. Sensei Carter has provided martial arts and self-defense programs for The University of South Carolina, Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission, The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, Fort Jackson, The Girl Scouts Council of Columbia, SC, and numerous Richland and Lexington county school districts.
In January of 1997, he established Carter's Academy of Self-Defense and is the senior representative in the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido in Columbia, SC. His academy is also a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center authorized by the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Headquarters in Torrance, California.
Course Curriculum
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StartFirst Wrist Technique (1:38)
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StartJacket Grab (3:14)
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StartArm Bar (3:42)
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StartElbow Chop (3:20)
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StartLeg Sweep (4:00)
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StartFront Wrist Throw (4:27)
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StartCome-a-Long Throw (3:56)
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StartMugger's Throw (4:34)
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StartWhip Throw (2:54)
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StartUnbendable Arm (3:14)
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StartReverse Wrist Technique (2:37)
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StartHigh Bridge (3:30)
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StartLow Bridge (3:43)
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StartPivot Take Down/Hold Down (3:57)
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PreviewPeel Off (3:12)
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StartLift Up (2:38)
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StartWheel Throw (3:37)
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StartSpin Around (6:01)
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StartArm Bar Throw (3:26)
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StartThird Set Wrist Technique (2:28)
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StartHand Shake (4:39)
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StartPull Down from the Rear (3:23)
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StartReverse Palms Lift Up (3:52)
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StartOver the Back Throw (5:22)
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StartTwo Hand Grip from the Rear Throw to the Front (4:23)
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StartTwo Hand Grip from the Rear Throw to the Side (3:42)
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StartTwo on One (2:40)
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StartTwo Hand Lift Up (3:29)
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PreviewTwo Hand Wheel Throw (3:23)
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PreviewSlap to the Side of the Head (3:26)
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StartPulling the Head Down from Under the Arm (4:54)
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StartUnbendable Arm Against the Kick (5:17)
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StartScoop Against the Kick (5:14)
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StartTwisting the Ankle Against the Knee (2:45)
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StartBear Hug Throw (5:34)
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StartBackbreaker (4:13)
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StartArm Over the Shoulder (4:26)
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StartThe Scoop (3:56)
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StartPivot Over the Back Throw (3:28)
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StartAcross the Body Wrist Throw (2:39)
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StartSpinning Hip Throw (2:16)
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StartSpinning Arm Bar (3:16)
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StartCross Arms Throw (3:35)
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StartShoulder Throw (2:24)
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StartThe Drop (3:42)
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StartReverse Piviot Take Down (3:58)
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StartGroin Block (4:16)
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StartBody Block (3:55)
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PreviewThe Scissors (5:22)