πŸŽ‰ Texas, we love you! πŸŽ‰

Can you believe it? This month marks 6 years since we made the move to the Lone Star State, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing community.

Our journey started in 2004, took us through 15 years of teaching in Nevada, and even included a brief stint building a dojo in Central America. But by May 2020, we felt a calling to plant our roots right here in Liberty Hill, Texas. In February 2021, Urban Defense Academy officially opened its doors (right before the Ice-pocalypse!) #IYKYK

We’ve evolved a lot since then! To give you the absolute best experience, we split our passions into two specialized tracks:

  • Urban Defense Academy: Exclusively focused on top-tier firearms training, realistic crisis management, and building the mindset to protect what matters most.
  • Shin Gan Dojo: Our sister school, dedicated entirely to traditional Japanese martial arts.

At the end of the day, we do this because we believe in freedom, safety, and your innate right to protect your loved ones. We aren’t just teaching skills; we’re offering peace of mind.

Thank you, Texas, for welcoming us with open arms. Here’s to many more years of training, empowering, and keeping our community safe! πŸ¦…πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

πŸ‘‰ Want to level up your self-defense?


Proudly serving our community of Liberty Hill, Texas and surrounding areas of Bertram, Burnet, Leander, Georgetown and Florence TX.

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Brian Simmons Co-Founder | Head Instructor
Brian Simmons is the Co-Founder and Head Instructor at Urban Defense Academy in Liberty Hill, Texas. With over 30 years of experience and a technical lineage rooted in the prestigious Gunsite Academy, Brian specializes in practical, foundation-based armed self-defense. By integrating traditional martial principles with modern firearm proficiency, he provides the technical mastery and decisive mindset necessary for real-world protection, ensuring every student is equipped to Be Ready.

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