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Active Defense Solutions

Active Defense Solutions

About

I do not teach specific techniques or a martial art. Self defense is about survival, not being fancy

I teach REALITY based self defense. This is Force-on-Force training with a padded partner(myself) to provide a realistic response-training that is second to none.

I will teach 1-on-1 and virtually any size group. I teach personal self-protection as well as Home Defense, Active Shooter Response, as well as Office /Work Safety Response.

This can be a one time class to learn the ‘basics’ or an ongoing situation where we can develop skills and response time. Infinitely scalable.


Highlights

2 employees
10 years in business
Serves Bulverde, TX

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay

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    cody R.

    Practical, easy to understand, and most of all, fun! Darren and Marcus provide a wealth of information and insight and will customize it to fit anyone’s needs. They are both very engaging and dedicated to helping anyone gain confidence regarding self defense. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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    July 20, 2025

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    Kyle C.

    Marcus is amicable and is very clear with the what why and how of what he teaches. The time was productive and enriching.
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    April 02, 2021
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    Frequently asked questions

    Initially we will decide what your goals and concerns are. Figuring out what you want to accomplish with this training will help me to ascertain how in-depth we will need to go. 

    Ongoing lessons can be available depending on your goals and how you'd like to maintain and train these skills moving forward. 

    I can work with any location. Public parks, backyards, community centers. There is no space I cannot work with. 

    I am a lifelong martial artist. However, I do not teach an art or techniques that you will inevitably forget in the heat of the moment. I was introduced to reality based self defense many years ago and immediately understood what my karate training had been lacking. What I teach is a combination of my entire life's training devoted to personal safety and how to effectively deal with violence. 

    I generally work out a flat fee per lesson but most of the time I charge 75$ for a 90 minute lesson for two people.   (Having a buddy means you have a training partner right away) 

    I have been teaching Karate and Self Defense concepts for over 30 years. 

    I have worked with all ages, businesses, families, medical and psychiatric offices, even athletes who simply want fear management training. 


    Services offered

    Mixed Martial Arts