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Be Your Own Weapon

A simple, highly effective self-defense system built on basic skills you can remember under pressure. Learn to read pre-contact cues, manage distance, frame defensively, and defend against punches, chokes, grabs, and strikes—plus fundamentals in Level 1.

  • Simple, memorable skills
  • Pre-contact cue recognition
  • HR-aligned & psychologically safe
  • On-site, off-site, or virtual

Outcomes

Spot trouble early

Read body language, distance, and intent before contact.

Move & frame safely

Create space, protect targets, and stay on your feet.

Escape common attacks

Practical defenses against punches, chokes, grabs, and strikes.

What you’ll get

  • Retention-first teaching

    Short briefs + reps so skills “stick” after class.

  • Level 1 abduction-prevention

    Distance, anchors, and break-aways for common grabs.

  • Built for real life

    No flashy tricks—just simple, repeatable techniques.

  • Policy-aware options

    Respectful language and choices that fit your setting.

Ready to plan Be Your Own Weapon?

Get a tailored outline, pricing, and sample schedule. We’ll align to your people, policies, and space.

FAQ

Is this a martial-arts class?

It’s self-defense for real life—drawn from nine styles (e.g., Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai) but taught as simple, reliable skills for anyone.

Who created the system?

Brian Anderson-Needham developed and taught it for 20+ years for law enforcement, parole, and corrections agencies in Ohio; other state agencies have adopted it as well.

How fast will participants see results?

Most learners can perform the core defenses in under two hours thanks to short lessons and high-rep practice.

Can you tailor it to our group?

Yes—age, role, facility, and risk profile. We keep training respectful and psychologically safe.

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Be Your Own Weapon — Simple Skills, Real Confidence

This program combines the most reliable elements from nine martial arts—including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, and Muay Thai—into a concise self-defense curriculum anyone can learn quickly. Instead of flashy moves, you’ll practice high-percentage techniques and decision cues you can recall under stress.

The system was built by Brian Anderson-Needham and refined over two decades of teaching for law enforcement, parole, and corrections agencies in Ohio, with other state agencies adopting it for their own training. Today, we deliver the same fundamentals to workplaces, schools, community groups, and families.

  • Short lesson blocks followed by reps for maximum retention.
  • Focus on pre-contact awareness, safe positioning, and fast escapes.
  • Respectful, policy-aligned instruction—psychological safety first.
  • Level 1 includes abduction-prevention essentials.

The goal isn’t to win a fight—it’s to avoid one, stay safe, and get home. With the right habits and a few reliable tools, you can be your own weapon.

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