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Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts Articles, Teens ClassesAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Back to School Special

1 Month Free Tuition at Sign up Check out our Back to School Special for Kids & Young Adults Martial Arts Contact us to schedule your Free Introductory Lesson.

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Adult Classes, Class Descriptions, Events & NewsJuly 30, 2024August 12, 2024

Practical Pistol Training for Self Defense

Practical Pistol Training for Self DefensePhase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4 Schedule Your Free Consultation Are you ready to take your self-defense skills to the next level? Join us for the Practical Pistol Training Course and become proficient in using a handgun for …

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Class Descriptions, Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesJuly 29, 2024February 19, 2025

Abduction Prevention for Kids – 2025

Abduction Prevention

Abduction Prevention for Kids – 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 for their …

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Events & NewsJuly 15, 2024July 31, 2024

Principles of Achieving Success

Martial Art students at Urban Defense Academy, Shin Gan Dojo in Liberty Hill Texas.

At the Shin Gan Dojo and Urban Defense Academy, we use the Principles of Achieving Success to reach our goal of obtaining mastery of Ninpo Taijutsu and Armed Self Defense. Black Belt is only the gateway, the first goal. Mastery of the art is the ultimate …

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesJuly 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Gun Safety

Women in a gun safety class in Liberty Hill Texas 78642 at Urban Defense Academy

Let’s talk about gun safety. The firearm is inherently a dangerous weapon. However, its fatal nature can never be administered without human interaction. It has no will of its own. You can easily test this for yourself by placing a loaded weapon in a secure …

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Class Descriptions, Events & News, Kids Classes, Martial Arts ArticlesMay 10, 2024May 20, 2024

Summer Program – Kids Martial Arts

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 …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesApril 27, 2024April 29, 2024

Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!

black belt 6 ft staff

Congratulations to Dan Canale for passing his Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu! Kukishin Ryu Roshaku Bo Jutsu is the classical battlefield art of the 6 foot staff against an attacker with a sword. Dan began training with Sensei …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesFebruary 17, 2024May 20, 2024

Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!

black belt

Congratulations to Gigi Simmons for passing her Black Belt test for Sho Dan in Asayama Ichiden Ryu! Asayama Ichiden Ryu is a classical Japanese Jujutsu. This has been quite a journey and we are so proud of her accomplishment. Gigi began training in the traditional Japanese …

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesOctober 7, 2023February 4, 2024

Traditional Philosophy

colt 1911 Photo credit: @watermark78

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 …

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Events & News, Martial Arts ArticlesJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

Ten Chi Wa – Emblem

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 …

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