This course is for anyone, who wants to become more familiar with the pistol and improve handgun fundamentals.
Phase 1 Pistol Course – Foundation
Phase 2 Pistol Course
12 hours: 8 dry fire, 4 live fire 6wk, 4wk, 3wk or 2 wk formats The Phase 2 Pistol Course is for anyone, who wants to become more familiar with the pistol and improve handgun fundamentals. You will gain confidence and skill with the pistol. …
Comprehensive Defensive Handgun Course
Comprehensive Defensive Handgun Course combines Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Pistol Courses, plus 2 Bonus Training Days. We believe that learning to use a firearm for personal protection is the fastest and most expedient way of gaining skill to protect oneself. It is …
Building Your Equipment
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.
Adults & Young Adults Stick Fighting Course
This is a stick fighting course for Adults and Young Adults, ages 14+, we will explore the use of the Hanbo (3ft staff) Bo Jutsu is a stick fighting art, commonly referred to as Bo Staff training or Stick Fighting. Bo Jutsu is a classical …
Traditional Martial Arts – Kids (ages 6-13)
We teach kids traditional Japanese martial arts. Kids learn from a set curriculum that includes punching, kicking and blocking attacks. They will learn how to roll and fall. These skills will enable them to recover from throws and take-downs. They will learn to set up …
How I got started with Firearms Training
What was it like? I was scared. I was getting out of a long-term abusive situation. I was cleaning up my life. After removing myself from the situation, things were continuing to happen, such as my ex-husband kicking in the front door or breaking in …
The Three-Spoke Wheel of Success
In order for any type of schooling to be successful you need three spokes in the wheel of success. That is to say, we need three people who have complete commitment to the success of the student. They are: the teachers, the parents and the students.
Principles of Achieving Success
These are the 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. …
How Sensei Found the Martial Arts
For those interested in a little more background, here is some deeper history on how Sensei found the martial arts. Sensei Brian Simmons’ interest in martial arts began around 1990. Lost in a world of confusion, he came to believe that the discipline of a …