Martial Arts, Firearms Training, Self Defense
Armed and Unarmed Self Defense
The Kamidana… what is it? Let’s continue with our series about “Gifts from My Teacher“.Literally translated from Japanese, Kamidana means god shelf or spirit shelf. I am no expert in the Japanese culture, let’s start with that. But, I will share what I know about …
You may have noticed some new additions to our dojo recently. These are gifts from my teacher. We have acquired a new Kamidana (spirit shelf) and a bigger Shinto along with some other articles found on the Kamidana and elsewhere. All of these items belonged …
Pistol Basics Safety and Familiarization is for you if you are new to the world of firearms. You want to know how to be safe with a gun. This class is a combination of lecture presentation and hands on gun handling without live ammunition. You …
As we look back on the successes and accomplishments of 2022, we can reflect on how far we have come. Now, as we plan for the upcoming year of 2023, we set new goals and revise old ones with courage and determination. May the new …
We teach core principles to gain competence with the rifle. Constant diligence and practice will transform knowledge (how to do something) into a working part of our body (skillset), and that takes time. We provide firearms training to accomplish this. Learn: Safety and Manual of …
Gigi Simmons started her pistol training in Nevada, in the Spring of 2008 with Beyond CCW’s Practical Pistol Course. In 2010 she began Tactical Rifle Training. She has continued to study and train since then to further her knowledge in the discipline of firearms use …
For those interested in a little more background on Sensei Brian Simmons beginnings in martial arts, here is some deeper history. Sensei Brian Simmons’ interest in martial arts began around 1990. Lost in a world of confusion, he came to believe that the discipline of …
Learn to fall and roll in ways that save your body help prevent or minimize injuries from falls that can happen in our every-day lives.
Are you looking to better assess situations and respond quickly to any potential risks? Our class, Under Stress – A Training Exercise, can help you do just that. Held in the Airsoft Shoot House Training Area at the Urban Defense Academy, this class will put …