What Sets Dynamic Defense Apart From Other Martial Arts Programs?

Dynamic Self Defense is a martial arts system built from the pieces of other martial arts and then modified for self-defense. It teaches students effective techniques to get out of dangerous situations and deal with real types of conflicts. Featuring natural, easy-to-learn movements, it allows individuals of any age or size to defend themselves against larger attackers and multiple opponents.

We train only 100% practical self-defense skills designed to work in real life situations - not fancy, complicated moves designed for tournaments or based solely on art form. We also cover all ranges of self-defense, including ground defenses.

We don't emphasize competing in tournaments or competitive free sparring. Instead, we utilize a unique system of drills to develop conditioning and reflexes, and apply them to street-realistic scenarios. This results in more effective self defense training, more positive attitudes, and helps minimize the chance of accidental injuries.

All our movement skills are based on modern principles of Exercise Physiology and Sports Science for maximum safety and efficiency. There are no tense snapping movements that 'lock out' (these lead to hyperextension injuries) or rigid stances as are often found in many traditional styles. Instead, our training is based on a natural, fluid 'kick-boxing' type of movement with relaxed, movable stances. This results in safer, more effective training and enhanced skill development.

Nothing in Dynamic Self Defense will be practiced simply for tradition’s sake. Dynamic Self Defense is a live martial art, not an historical reenactment of a traditional or cultural martial art style. It constantly grows and changes as the founders pursue better, safer, and more effective training methods.

How We Train...

To develop self-defense skills to their highest degree, our drills are based on police and military training practices rather than traditional free sparring or tournament competition. Students first practice general conditioning drills, which develop fundamental reflexes and timing. We then make their training more realistic by using counter-attack drills with scenario training. As the realism increases, we continue to maintain a high emphasis on safety precautions against injury.

This type of training results in a higher degree of self-defense effectiveness, because students develop conditioned responses without the negative attitudes, injuries, and fears that often accompany sparring and tournaments.

Dynamic Self Defense students are taught that proper awareness and avoidance tactics are the first and best tactic for safety. If those fail, striking skills (strong, fast, punches, strikes, and kicks) are the most practical way for an average person to handle most self-defense situations. This is particularly true when the opponent is much larger, or multiple opponents or weapons are involved.

If an attacker continues to close in, we teach students to use close range offensive techniques, such as knee strikes, head butts, elbow strikes; even groin grabs, eye stabs, and biting. These are the best way to escape when someone trying to grab or wrestle with you.

We then teach how to handle scenarios such as being thrown or pushed to the ground, training in various falling and ground escape techniques. Finally, we progress into various throws, joint locks, strangle holds, come along holds, and hand-cuffing techniques. These are of particular value to police and/or security personnel.

Defense against commonly encountered weapons such as knives, clubs, chains, and handguns are part of the curriculum for advanced students of Dynamic Self Defense. Training in traditional weapons such as staffs, swords, or nunchaku, are not used due to their limited modern day practicality.

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