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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 …
Abduction Prevention for Kids – 2025
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 …
Principles of Achieving Success
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 …
Gun Safety
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 …
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 …
Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!
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 …
Patreon Channels
Update on our Patreon Channels: We are exploring providing content on this new-to-us platform. We would love to hear from you about what self defense firearms training and martial arts content you would like to see from us. We are sharing nuggets of insight and …
Congratulations on passing your Black Belt test!
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 …
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 …