Self Defense Academy COS

Starting self defense training can feel intimidating. Many people hesitate, holding back because of certain beliefs that stop them from taking the first step. These beliefs often sound reasonable but can actually keep you from gaining skills that could protect you and boost your confidence. Let’s explore the top three excuses people use to avoid self defense training and why they don’t hold up. You deserve to defend yourself, and there is no better time than now to begin.

Ever looked at a simple, wooden pencil and thought about survival? Probably not. Most people see a tool for writing down groceries or signing a receipt. But there is a famous parable about a master pencil maker who, before placing his newest creation into a box to be sent out into the world, gave it five strict rules to live by:

We hit a massive milestone today: this is our 100th blog post at the Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs! When we first opened our doors in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, we set out with a singular, uncompromised mission: to teach authentic, pure street self-defense. We didn't want to build a space for point-based tournaments, sports competitions, or chasing trophies. We wanted to build a sanctuary where everyday people—fathers, mothers, professionals, and youth....