“Train Like Their Lives Depend On It.”
Our passion is empowering others with the essential skill of self-defense. We help you prepare to protect yourself and your loved ones against any challenge you might face. We believe that readiness is a vital asset in today's world.
While we hope you only use our techniques for practice and fun with family and friends, our goal is to ensure you have the skills necessary to defend yourself effectively if the need ever arises.
Our Team
Brian Pendleton
With nearly half of his life dedicated to the mastery of self-defense, Brian achieved the rank of fourth-degree black belt. His martial arts journey has been about more than just technique; it's about developing the situational awareness, discipline, and practical application necessary to handle conflict effectively.
Parallel to Brian’s martial arts expertise, he is a certified firearms instructor who actively competes in a variety of shooting competitions. His competitive background ensures the instruction you receive is current, highly effective, and grounded in precision and safety. This dual perspective—unarmed combat skills combined with professional, competitive-level firearms proficiency—provides a comprehensive approach to personal protection that is rare in the training world.
Brian founded this training program to share this integrated skillset. Whether you are taking your first self-defense class, seeking advanced martial arts instruction, or looking to master responsible firearm ownership and use, his mission is to empower you to protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence and competence.
Founder
Mae Pendleton
Co-Founder
From a young age, Mae found her calling in the martial arts, beginning a lifelong journey dedicated to understanding self-defense. Over the decades, she has immersed herself in several diverse disciplines, ranging from structured techniques to specialized training in practical self-protection systems. This extensive experience has been driven by a singular passion: to empower individuals to feel safe, confident, and capable in their daily lives.
Mae’s unique history allows her to pull the most effective techniques from various martial arts styles, creating a comprehensive training approach focused purely on real-world scenarios. Her mission is to translate years of physical discipline, practical knowledge, and real-world experience into accessible, actionable skills students can use immediately. Through her courses, she provides students with more than just physical defense; she teaches them situational awareness, mental toughness, and confidence needed to navigate any challenge. She is dedicated to helping clients unlock their inner strength and learn how to protect themselves effectively.