The Summer Program is way to introduce your kids to martial arts through our normally scheduled evening classes with a short term commitment. This is just a beginning, as martial arts is a long-term study. We provide a fun learning experience for kids over the …
Samurai Sword Camp – 2024
Summer Session #1 – CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Dates: Mon, Tues, Wed – June 3, 4, 5Time: 9:30am-12:00pm Summer Session #2 – CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Dates: Wed, Thur, Fri – July 24, 25, 26Time: 9:30am-12:00pm $100 per childKids Ages 7-12 yrs At …
Nerf Night Out
Nerf Night Out is a fun time for kids. Parents are welcome to hang out or drop-off to enjoy a night off! Friday, May 3, 20245:30pm-8:30pm Click HERE to Sign Up We provide all Nerf equipment.Pizza and Drinks Included $40 per childKids Ages 7yrs and …
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Workshop
Self Defense for Young Ladies – Ages 12-18Saturday, June 1, 20249:30am – 12:00pmClick HERE to Sign Up This self defense workshop is specifically for young ladies who will be heading off to College in the Fall or any Middle and High School age young ladies. …
Pistol Basics – How to Choose the Gun That’s Right for You
This class will provide you the information you need in order to make an informed decision when building your equipment to fit your personal situation and needs.
Traditional Philosophy
It is no secret that we at Urban Defense Academy have a very Traditional Philosophy when it comes to martial arts. This traditional outlook carries over into our firearms training as well. Having been personally taught by Michael Harries, enrolled in Gunsite’s Pistol Training Program …
Patreon Channels
Update on our Patreon Channels: We have been Live for just over a month and we are posting new content on both channels every Wednesday! We are sharing nuggets of insight and video that we don’t share publicly, as well as behind the scenes tid-bits …
Ten Chi Wa – Emblem
Displayed in the dojo is a template image of my teacher’s dojo patch. Sensei Chadwick Minge designed the emblem using the Mythical Dragon, the Tiger and the Kanji Wa. The dragon symbolizes the powers of heaven (Ten) and the tiger represent the powers of Earth …
Japan Festival – Houston 2023
We were honored to be invited to participate on the Martial Art stage at this year’s Houston Japan Festival. Three of our young ladies demonstrated techniques from Kukishin Ryu Biken Jutsu. In the second half of the demo Sensei Brian Simmons and our guest, his …
Abduction Prevention for Kids
Abduction Prevention for Kids – Workshops for giving kids skills to stay safe. Abduction Prevention for Kids is an interactive class where kids learn to identify strangers (good or bad), how to use their voice and when that is appropriate, and physical defense techniques appropriate …