# Combative Motion Gaming 'Self Defense Training Camp' Teaches Lifesaving Fighting Skills By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-defense-training-camp References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/05/kinect-game-teaches-self-defense/) & [1up](http://www.1up.com/news/kinect-game-teaches-self-defense) 'Self Defense Training Camp' is a new game for the [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-feature) designed to get you into shape while teaching you skills that may save your life. The game makes use of the system's [Kinect peripheral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink) to teach you everything from how to throw the perfect uppercut to how to break out of a choke hold. 'Self Defense Training Camp' has four modes: technique, reflexes, composure and stamina. The game also includes "meditative forms of exercise" designed to keep you calm in stressful situations. The game is being published by [Ubisoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity) and will be released on November 8th. You can check out the launch trailer for 'Self Defense Training Camp,' along with a ton of stills from the video here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motion-based Training:** Opportunity for new fitness technology based on motion recognition ### Where This Applies - **Fitness:** Opportunity for the gaming and fitness industries to collaborate in creating immersive virtual workouts - **Self-defense:** Opportunity for the self-defense and martial arts industry to utilize gaming technology to provide accessible training - **Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to tap into the growing interest in motion-based gameplay and infiltrate the fitness market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preparedness-Inspired Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preparedness-inspired-fitness-classes.md) - [Interactive Tandem Workout Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-console.md) - [Immersive Fighting Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-math-dojo.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Gamified Martial Arts Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martial-profile.md) - [Gamified Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tae-bo-reboot-app.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md)