Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • While much of our training is geared towards ages 16 and up, we do teach younger minors if a parent or adult sibling will be taking part in the session. For minors younger than 13, we would recommend a training program suited more for their age range.

  • No. We do not train with any type of live firearms, bladed weapons, or chemical sprays. We prioritize safety and only use equipment made for training purposes.

  • “Jujutsu” is the original and correct transliteration of the Japanese art. “Jiu-Jitsu” is the common transliteration popularized by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The martial arts principles are fundamentally the same.

  • If you are training primarily for self-defense, areas including legality, de-escalation, weapons, and environmental factors must be a regular part of your training. The vast majority of MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, and kickboxing training is centered around competition and the associated rules, which can create dangerous bad habits in a self-defense context.

    Defensively, you may develop the habit of not properly protecting certain vulnerable areas such as your eyes, fingers, or groin because those targets are illegal in competition and not regularly addressed in training. You may also be putting yourself in compromising positions, as even some dominant positions in Jiu-Jitsu have ‘blind spots’ and leave you exposed to a weapon attack.

    Offensively, you are likely omitting highly effective techniques and attacks which could end a conflict more quickly.

    You can certainly defend yourself with MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, or kickboxing, however there are serious deficiencies that must be acknowledged. Be sure to check out the Articles page to gain a better understanding of our training philosophy.

Empowerment Session

  • Yes, you can gain a significant advantage in only an hour! While mastering self-defense requires ongoing practice, our Empowerment Session focuses on key elements that can dramatically improve your safety.

    In just one hour, you can build a strong foundation that empowers you to protect yourself with greater confidence and effectiveness. Remember, self-defense is not just about physical skills—awareness, legal understanding, and strategic thinking are key components that can make all the difference.

  • An Empowerment Session is $99, includes up to 4 people, and is one hour.

  • Students should be at least 16 years of age to train, as training is geared more for adults. We do make exceptions if the student will be training with a parent or older sibling. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be present for your first session.

  • Yes, it’s your time and your training. Whether you want to spend your time focusing on a specific situational strategy, learning awareness skills, working on physical techniques, or training weapons tactics, we will accommodate your goals.

  • It depends on what your goals are. If you just want knowledge-based skills to form a general self-defense strategy, much of that can be covered in a single session and easily implemented into your daily routine. If you want to learn physical techniques, Empowerment Sessions can be useful for giving you a physical strategy to follow, but becoming technically proficient in specific techniques will take time and repetition. Factors such as your commitment level, athletic ability, previous experience, and time spent training at home will play a part in determining the number of sessions you need to reach your specific goals. Be sure to check out our Defense Courses for building your physical skills.

  • Use the form on the Schedule Training page to choose a time slot and to reserve your session. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to a liability release, which must be completed before your scheduled session.

  • Simply click the “Change/Cancel Appointment” link in your confirmation email to either select a new time slot or to cancel your Empowerment Session. You can reschedule or cancel at any time up until 12 hours before your scheduled session. If you cancel your appointment, a refund will be issued within 3 business days. Funds may take up to 7 business days to appear in your account. Refunds are not issued for no-show appointments or for appointments canceled with less than 12 hours notice.

  • Any type of athletic wear is acceptable; t-shirt, sweats, shorts, trainer shoes, etc. Be sure to bring some water or a sports drink.

Group Seminars

  • A Group Seminar is $25/person for 5 or more people and is one hour. The reservation fee is $125 and includes the first 5 participants. For 6 or more participants, the seminar organizer (the person who booked the seminar) is responsible for the fees for any additional participants. Payment is due before the start of the seminar, or an invoice can be requested ahead of time if the organizer knows the exact number of participants.

  • For in-house seminars, 10 people is the comfortable limit due to space restrictions. If your group consists of more than 10, it will need to be split it into two separate seminars.

    For on-location seminars, we recommend limiting the attendance to no more than 20 people, as having a larger group makes it more difficult to manage safety (if physical techniques are involved) and allows for less time to address individual questions.

  • Yes. Simply book adjacent time slots when scheduling your seminar.

  • Get in touch with us! If your seminar is to be held at your location, we have a lot more flexibility to accommodate your schedule.

  • Unless a topic is specifically requested, a group seminar will consist of self-defense fundamentals including awareness, self-defense law, general strategy, and if desired, one to two physical techniques.

  • Use the form on the Schedule Training page to choose a time slot and to reserve your seminar. Your reservation fee includes training for the first 5 participants. Additional participants are $20/person. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to a liability release, which must be completed by each participant before your scheduled seminar.

  • Simply click the “Change/Cancel Appointment” link in your confirmation email to select a new time slot or to cancel your Group Seminar. You can reschedule or cancel at any time up until 12 hours before your scheduled seminar. If you cancel your appointment, a refund will be issued within 3 business days. Funds may take up to 7 business days to appear in your account. Refunds are not issued for no-show appointments or for appointments canceled with less than 12 hours notice.

  • No specific clothing is necessary, as the physical techniques covered are meant to be done in everyday clothing. Jewelry, watches, etc. should be removed for safety.

Online Course

  • The Online Course is a one-time payment of $29.

  • The Logic Self-Defense Strategy Course covers awareness, de-escalation, auto safety, self-defense tools, and self-defense law.

  • No. The course strictly covers the strategic aspects of self-defense and is not intended to be a replacement for physical training.

  • This is at your discretion as a parent. The course contains disturbing scenes used to illustrate the importance of the presented material. While it may be suitable for teens of driving age, we recommend taking the course yourself to determine if it’s right for your child.

  • Your access to the Online Course does not expire, so you can review it whenever you need a refresher.

  • Visit the Online Course page to create an account and enroll.

Striking Defense Course

  • The Striking Defense Course is a one-time payment of $299 and includes four (4) one-hour training sessions.

  • The Striking Defense Course covers methods of protecting yourself from an aggressor who is trying to punch you or knock you out, as well as techniques to deal damage to your aggressor.

  • The training is relatively intensive, as the course is designed to maximize results in minimal time to help you to better deal with being punched. Expect to get a workout.

Ground Defense Course

  • The Ground Defense Course is a one-time payment of $299 and includes four (4) one-hour training sessions.

  • The Ground Defense Course covers methods of protecting yourself from an aggressor who is trying to hold you on the ground and/or punch you. You will learn to escape various positions from your back and recover to your feet.

  • The training is relatively intensive, as the course is designed to maximize results in minimal time to help you to better deal with being held on the ground. Expect to get a workout.