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.
Gift Certificate
Giving a gift certificate for self-defense training is a great way to show someone you care about their safety and wellbeing. Self-defense training provides valuable skills and knowledge that can help individuals feel safer and more confident in dangerous situations. By gifting someone with a …
Rifle Training
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 …
Abduction Prevention for Kids
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 age. Kids Age 6-9yrsKids Age 10-13yrs We also teach a more …
Beginnings: A Self Defense Journey
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 …
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. …
Beginnings: How Sensei Found the Martial Arts
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 …
Why Learn to Fall?
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.
Under Stress – A Training Exercise
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 …