SELF-DEFENSE

Weapon Brand's comprehensive course is a vital resource for anyone committed to their personal safety and the protection of those they care for. This program is a deep dive into understanding and evading potential dangers, including the alarming threats of abduction and human trafficking.

When you enroll, you're equipping yourself with the knowledge to proactively avoid physical confrontations. This course empowers you with a 'weapon mindset,' transforming your approach to personal safety from reactive to preventive. You'll master anti-stalking strategies, enhance your situational awareness, and adopt mindset principles crucial for identifying and sidestepping threats.

This program provides invaluable insights into the universal behavioral patterns exhibited by predators. Understanding these pre-attack indicators is key to your safety. It's not just about fighting back; it's about being so perceptive and prepared that you can thwart potential attacks, abductions, and instances of human trafficking before they escalate. With this training, you're learning how to ensure you never have to defend yourself physically! 

The self-defense system we offer is simple to learn and highly effective. It focuses on basic defensive techniques that are easy to remember and retain. In this class, you'll learn how to recognize pre-contact cues, manage your distance, defensive framing, and to defend yourself against punches, chokes, grabs, and strikes. We also cover abduction prevention techniques in level 1.

The Weapon Brand self-defense system is the brainchild of Brian Anderson-Needham, who created the program and taught it for over 20 years, specifically for law enforcement, parole, and corrections agencies in Ohio. The success of the program has been recognized by other state agencies, who continue to purchase it for the training of their own use.

It combines the most effective techniques from nine different martial arts styles, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and more. Unlike flashy Instagram videos that may not be practical or accessible in real-life situations, we teach simple yet effective techniques that you can learn and use to defend yourself within just two hours. Our goal is to empower you to become your own weapon and take action to protect yourself in any situation.

Join our Abduction Prevention class, a comprehensive course designed to equip you with essential self-defense skills for real-world safety. This class covers critical techniques for escaping chokes and grabs, ensuring you can break free from an attacker's grasp. Additionally, you'll learn defensive striking methods to effectively counter and neutralize threats. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step, empowering you with the confidence and skills needed to protect yourself in any situation. This class is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their personal safety and defensive capabilities.

Designed for individuals in high-responsibility positions like healthcare providers, educators, and therapists, yet beneficial to all, this course imparts techniques for non-aggressive physical conflict management. It focuses on honing the skill to assert oneself while maintaining compassion, guaranteeing you can safeguard yourself and those in your charge during tense encounters.

Our course is specifically designed to equip you with essential survival techniques in the event of a knife attack. Even if you have little to no experience in self-defense, the tactics taught in this course have been proven effective in helping individuals defend themselves.

These principles have been utilized and taught to officers in some of the most dangerous prisons, where knife attacks are unfortunately common. Now, these methods are available to anyone who wants to learn how to protect themselves from this type of attack and potentially save their life.

In our Subject Control class, participants learn the critical skills needed for effectively managing and controlling subjects in various scenarios, ensuring safety and compliance without escalating conflict. This course is designed for individuals who require the ability to assert control in their professional roles, such as security personnel, law enforcement officers, and anyone in the security sector, as well as civilians looking for non-aggressive conflict resolution techniques.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will master techniques that prioritize restraint and minimal harm. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including body positioning, leverage principles, compliance holds, and safe takedown methods. Participants will also learn verbal de-escalation tactics to prevent physical confrontations whenever possible.

Key focuses of the class include understanding the legal and ethical considerations of subject control, recognizing the importance of empathy and communication, and developing the physical skills necessary for safely controlling a situation. Scenarios and drills simulate real-life encounters, providing hands-on experience in applying techniques under pressure.

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and skills to effectively manage challenging situations, protect themselves and others, and ensure the respectful treatment of all individuals involved. This class empowers individuals with the knowledge and techniques for maintaining control with confidence and integrity.

In "Strike Back: The Art of Defensive Striking," you'll embark on a journey to master the crucial balance between defense and striking, turning your ability to protect into an active asset. This class is tailored to teach you how to deliver effective, controlled strikes as a means of self-defense, ensuring you're never left feeling vulnerable in a confrontational situation. Through focused training, you'll learn the mechanics of powerful striking, from positioning and balance to the timing and execution of hits that can neutralize threats.

We emphasize the importance of precision over power, teaching you to strike strategically to maximize impact while minimizing risk. Defensive strategies are integrated with striking techniques to create a seamless flow between protecting yourself and taking control of the situation. With drills, sparring sessions, and scenario-based exercises, you'll develop the confidence and skill to use striking as a defensive tool, ensuring you're prepared to defend effectively in any situation. This course is about more than just throwing punches; it's about striking with purpose, intelligence, and tactical awareness, embodying the principle of being your own weapon in the face of danger.

In the "Multi-Attacker Defense" class, you'll learn the crucial skills needed to protect yourself when facing multiple attackers. This course is designed to equip you with strategic awareness, positioning techniques, and the ability to utilize your environment to your advantage. We focus on developing your ability to assess threats quickly, manage distance effectively, and employ defensive and evasive tactics that can be used against numerous opponents. Through a combination of physical drills, scenario-based training, and mental preparedness exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to remain composed and defensive in outnumbered situations. Whether you're navigating a crowded space or confronted by multiple threats, this course prepares you to stand your ground, make strategic decisions, and defend effectively, embodying the essence of being your own weapon even when the odds are against you.