Self Defense Academy

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Not a Martial Art, this is Self Defense, not made to look pretty or flashy, teachings are designed to be quick and efficient.

Knowledge and experience comes from working security, being a Bail Bondsman, and conducting fugitive retrieval; various arts studied plus 3 years of private lessons.

De-escalation or avoidance is also a huge part; no extensive groundwork; escape with little to no harm is the objective, remember this is not a sport, staying alive is the objective.

Empowering others and making them feel safe.

Highlights

1 employee

9 years in business

Serves Knoxville , TN

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Stripe

Specialties

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old

Disciplines interested in

I can make a recommendation, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing or Muay Thai, Tai Chi Chuan, Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Judo, Aikido

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Goals

For self defense, Building strength and confidence, Developing discipline, Improving physical health

Class type

Private training, Group classes

Number of students

1 person, 2 people, 3 - 4 people, 5 or more people

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Listening to their unique situation, asking them what they want, seeing where they are, then developing and molding the training into that.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a Honorably discharged combat veteran, with over 20 years of experience, in the Arts. I have used these skills as a Bail Bondsman, Night Club Security, Fugitive Retrieval, and teaching classes while as a soldier, and to the public.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Prices start at $50 per hour; also depends on distance, how many students, and what they want.

How did you get started teaching?

In the military after having 3 (three) years of private lessons from Master Williams, I continued my journey through various discipline (mainly non-belt systems).

What types of students have you worked with?

The students I have worked with are teenagers through adults.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

A recent event I was fond of was traveling out of town to a nonprofit organization and teaching a class to a female teenage group about situational awareness and self defense.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Make sure that they are teaching realistic classes; and that they have real-life experiences outside of their dojos and competitions. Look out for the "Rambo" stories.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Questions that students need to think through before talking to teachers should focus on realistic fears, what keeps them up at night, and how to get out of "bad" situations, especially before they happen.

Services offered

Mixed Martial Arts