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BE AN ULTIMATE SURVIVOR
NOT AN ULTIMATE FIGHTER
Martial Arts vs. Self-Defense
If you’re reading this, you’re probably searching for something more than just a martial art. Perhaps you’ve personally experienced violence, or have seen enough news stories to understand that most fights you’ll find yourself in as an adult will involve criminal intent, weapons, and sometimes, multiple assailants. You may have determined that mainstream martial arts seem to be missing what you’re wanting or needing, and you have no interest in competing in kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, or MMA —or training under those rules.
While unarmed martial arts training is an important component in learning how to defend yourself, it’s only a small part of the bigger picture of self-defense. Unlike martial arts, self-defense is not just about learning how to physically fight off an assailant.
It’s about anticipating the attack and preventing it.
It’s about ensuring you have a genuine advantage beyond that of your physical fighting capability.
Self-defense is about keeping you safe in the broader context of your daily life.
“When the only tool you are given is the ability to fight, you have a tool that often encourages conflict above other more intelligent alternatives.”
Different Jobs Require Different Tools
Martial arts have transformed significantly with the rise of combat sports, and have undergone more refinement and innovation in recent years than perhaps ever before in history. However, despite this progress, modern martial arts training continues to ignore the complex legal realities of physical conflict in our culture.
With the cost of litigating a self-defense case ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 (or more), getting into a fight or using too much force to defend yourself can be costly. You can be left jailed, impoverished, and socially damaged for years to come. You should ask yourself:
What is the best possible result from being involved in a physical altercation?
The fundamental problem with relying on mainstream martial arts for self-defense is that they simply do not provide you with the tools to address anything beyond the physical conflict. When the only tool you are given is the ability to fight, you have a tool that often encourages conflict above other more intelligent alternatives.
“It’s essential to possess the tools necessary to survive all stages of the conflict —both physically and legally.”
Tools for Survival
Should you have to defend yourself, it’s essential to possess the tools necessary to survive all stages of the conflict —both physically and legally.
At Columbus Self-Defense, we provide you with those tools. Our logic-based system has been developed for the individual who desires a more intellectual approach to modern self-defense. Geared for the busy lives of students and professionals, our training provides empowering strategies for ages 16 and up. Learn privately one-on-one, with a few friends, or with a larger group with flexible scheduling options.
CSD is unique from the typical MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, or kickboxing class in that all of our skills are specifically tailored for self-defense:
Strategy
The most important thing you can do for your safety in the short-term is to build an effective self-defense strategy. We will teach you how to be strategically superior to potential threats, and help tailor your strategy to fit your lifestyle.
Awareness
Like any other skill, awareness takes training. We’ll teach you how to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of your environment, how to read body language to spot the danger signs before an attack, and how to become a hard target.
De-escalation
Physically engaging should always be a last resort, which is why you must be able to talk your way out of trouble whenever possible. We’ll show you how to manipulate human nature through verbal and physical de-escalation strategies, providing you another path to safety.
Self-Defense Law
No martial arts competition rules here. In fact, we’ll encourage you to break them. The only rule we acknowledge is the legal standard for self-defense. Learn the legal justifications for self-defense, what constitutes deadly force, and how to interact with police to help protect yourself from prosecution.
Self-Defense Tools
There’s no such thing as a fair fight, especially when it’s likely your attacker will possess a physical advantage. Stack the odds in your favor by learning the best self-defense tools to carry, how to use them effectively, and when it's legally justified to do so.
Physical Strategies
Many martial arts techniques are far too technical or completely inappropriate for self-defense. We’ll teach you to fight dirty using simplified physical strategies to deal big damage to an aggressor while minimizing risk to yourself.
“A tool without the right strategy is of limited use and can even become self-defeating.”
Jujutsu: Better without Rules
A tool without the right strategy is of limited use and can even become self-defeating. When a physical conflict is unavoidable, it is crucial to have a powerful set of skills to fall back on. Jujutsu is one of the most tested martial arts ever developed and is the foundation for many modern systems. Our training focuses on the most applicable techniques for use in a self-defense context when facing either an armed or unarmed attack. We omit the competition rules and teach you to defend yourself within the constraints of the law, from escaping the situation to using deadly force. Our physical self-defense strategies include:
Managing distance and creating a path for escape
Protecting yourself while accessing a weapon
Taking away your aggressor’s ability to punch you
Getting your aggressor on the ground and maintaining dominance
Fighting off your back, escaping bad positions, and getting back to your feet
“Without a sense of security in our lives, having self-esteem, establishing relationships, and reaching self-actualization will prove more difficult.”
Personal Safety is Foundational
Learning to defend yourself can be an important first step to changing your overall lifestyle. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs illustrates our basic requirements for health and fulfillment. Until our needs at the current level are met, we will lack the motivation to pursue our needs at the next level. Interestingly, after our immediate physiological needs comes the need for security. Without a sense of security in our lives, having self-esteem, establishing relationships, and reaching self-actualization will prove more difficult.
Our unique blend of training provides a fun and healthy way to assist your climb up the pyramid to become the absolute best version of yourself.
Develop a sense of security for yourself and those around you
Mitigate stress and anxiety
Become more perceptive to body language and communicate more effectively
Stimulate creativity by viewing everyday things from new perspectives
Build confidence and leadership qualities
Join our community of empowered individuals who have taken ownership of their safety
Columbus Self-Defense has worked with…
Invest in your team’s safety and well-being with our comprehensive self-defense training tailored specifically for your business or organization. By providing your employees with self-defense training, you’re not just equipping them with vital skills, but also fostering a safer, more confident work environment.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can customize training to meet your specific needs. Your team’s safety and peace of mind are worth it.
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Build Your Strategy
Empowerment Session
$99
Private Training for 1 to 4 people
Ready to take control of your safety? Our Empowerment Session is tailor-made for individuals with no prior experience in self-defense. In just one hour, you'll cover the essentials: Awareness, Self-Defense Law, Strategic Planning, and a few simple, effective Physical Strategies. This session will exponentially multiply your knowledge, equipping you with a solid strategy to defend yourself effectively.
Group Seminar
$25 / person
For groups of 5 or more people
Train at our location or yours. Perfect for a large group of friends or coworkers, even if no one has prior experience. In just one hour, you'll cover the fundamentals: Awareness, Self-Defense Law, Strategic Planning, and one to two simple, effective Physical Strategies. Build stronger team bonds, enhance group security awareness, and increase your collective knowledge to create a safer, more united community.
Online Course
$29
2 Hour Video Course
Looking to boost your personal safety from the comfort of your own home? Our online self-defense strategy course is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life while providing critical skills and knowledge. Covering key topics like Awareness, Auto Safety, De-escalation, Self-Defense Tools, and Self-Defense Law, this course ensures you're strategically prepared for almost any situation.
Enhance Your Strategy
Striking Defense Course
$299
Private Training for 1 to 4 people
Stand strong and defend yourself with our specialized self-defense course focused on countering punches while staying on your feet. This intensive training program is divided into 4 one-hour sessions, ensuring you receive comprehensive and focused instruction. Each session is packed with hands-on contact training, designed to simulate real-life scenarios and build your confidence.
Ground Defense Course
$299
Private Training for 1 to 4 people
Ready to tackle ground defense? Our specialized self-defense course focuses on empowering you to fight effectively from your back and regain your footing. This intensive training program is split into 4 one-hour sessions, packed with hands-on contact training designed to simulate real-life scenarios. Each session will teach you critical techniques for defending yourself on the ground and recovering quickly to your feet.
Empower Others
Empowerment Session Gift Code
$99
Private Training for 1 to 4 people
Give the gift of confidence with an Empowerment Session gift code. Whether for a loved one, friend, or coworker, this thoughtful gift promotes strength, awareness, and peace of mind. The recipient can use the code to schedule a complimentary session at their convenience.
Unsure which option is right for you?