Short Sessions, Deep Skills: Why We Don’t Do “One-and-Done” Training

At Urban Defense Academy, we prioritize muscle memory and long-term retention of skills learned. That’s why we structure our core courses using shorter, more frequent, highly focused sessions.

Our Structure for Maximum Retention

By keeping our sessions shorter (1.5 to 2.0 hours) and spreading them across multiple days, we ensure you benefit from the power of spaced repetition. This allows your mind and body to absorb complex skills between classes, turning practice into reliable muscle memory.

Here is an example of a typical Practical Pistol Course Phase (10hr) schedule:

This approach ensures quality repetition and higher skill retention, making you truly Confident, Capable, and Secure.

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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