Self Defense Training

It turns out that a LOT of "martial arts classes" available today have very little remaining connection to self defense training. In our case, there is no distinction. Self protection is important for you & your family.

Self Defense is Emotional

Everything we do in class needs to have an emotional connection to reality, and you can develop the courage to use it when needed. And, importantly, the self defense techniques we practice must work under pressure, with emotions involved.

We trust our classmates enough to push our limits and work hard to improve fast.

What do you imagine are the most important self defense techniques?  Really, awareness and confidence are a huge head start, and our martial arts classes start the process long before self defense training is ever needed.

The “best fight” is no-fight, and needs no obvious self defense techniques at all, and our students have shared those stories, too. But, on a few occasions, we’ve heard back that the self defense techniques they learned with us were put to use, and saved the day for them and their families. That’s the best contribution we could ever offer to their lives.

Read our discussion on how ancient martial arts can meet modern needs.

Does Self Defense Training Really Work?

The Guardian Angels conduct all-volunteer, unarmed  patrols to combat violence in cities around the world. They need fast answers that anybody can learn, and their founder, Curtis Sliwa, has chosen us to conduct their self defense training and self defense classes. Take a look at the Los Angeles Guardian Angels.