4-WEEK SELF-PROTECTION INTENSIVE

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Self Protection / Self-Defense Intensive

“You don’t have to be a statistic.  You have the right to defend yourself; now is the time to gain the skills to do so…”

Soft Heart Hard Target

An intensive 4-week self-protection and self-defense journey for anyone (ages 12 and older who seeks) to learn how to stay safe, and when to unleash the warrior within.

This world can be a scary place, especially for those who possess the treasure of a gentle and soft heart.

Sometimes, we who are kind are seen as weak, easy prey, but that does not have to be the truth for you any longer.  I’m sure you’d agree that in today’s ever-changing world that seems to be filled with random acts of violence, assault, human trafficking, robbery, car jackings, etc, it is vitally important to:

    • cultivate your dynamic inner strength

    • learn how to assess situations in order to avoid danger

    • know how to protect your children, your family, and yourself

    • understand how and when to release the warrior within

Some of the most dangerous (in a good way) people in the world are also some of the most kind, caring, and generous humans you’ll ever meet.  Perhaps…you are one of them and you don’t even know it…

Self-Protection Skills Are Needed Now More Than Ever

With the speed and intensity of how the world is changing, those of us with kind and caring hearts need, more than ever, the ability to protect and defend ourselves and our loved ones. In today’s society, self-defense is no longer an option–it is a necessity.

If you would like to become a hard target, this 4-week (8-class) intensive self-protection / self-defense experience is for you.  Join us and you will:

  • Explore ways to build solid awareness skills so that potentially dangerous situations can be recognized and hopefully altogether avoided

  • Develop the correct mentality for self-protection & self-defense

  • Learn how to manage emotions and remain calm under pressure

  • Construct an inner “Combat Mode” switch necessary to reduce the chances of freezing under pressure

  • Apply vital principles and physical techniques to preempt or counter grabs, avoid or counter ground mount attacks, punches, etc.

Logistics of the Intensive:

  • The next four-week session will begin on Monday, September 28th, 2026.  Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (8 classes, 8 hours total)

  • South KC Shotokan Karate dojo is located at 12930 13th Street in Grandview, MO (next to City Hall on the corner of 13th & Main)

  • Please wear clothing that you can train and sweat in

  • Bring water; you’re going to need it

  • Due to the intensity and mature subject matter that will be explored and discussed, this course is open to women and men, boys and girls, women and men ages 12 and above, only

  • Participants will complete a comprehensive “test” at the end of the two weeks and receive a graduation certificate

  • A BIG, SPECIAL tuition discount* based on group size will be given for this in-depth experience per the following:

    • Group size 1 to 5, $149 per person

    • Group size 6 to 8, $129 per person

    • Group size 9 to 12+, $99 per person

  • Detailed class notes and a brief homework assignment will be sent to participants before each class

How to Get the Most out of the Intensive:

  • Commit to your “why”, your reason for signing up: to become a stronger, more aware, more defense-capable version of you, for your family, your friends, your neighbors, and for yourself

  • Commit to the process.  It will challenge you, it will make you sweat, it will make you laugh, it may make you angry or it might make you cry.  Even so, trust the process and keep going; real transformation is hardly ever easy, but it is always worth the discomfort.

  • Commit to being on time for each session

  • Commit to being in the moment and giving your all in each and every session

 

The Instructor:

  • Eric D. Banks is a traditional Japanese karate Sandan (3rd degree black belt)

  • His training started during the first months of his freshman year in college in 1990

  • He operated a karate club while a student at the University of Missouri-Rolla and upon graduating, began teaching kids, youth, and adults in his church

  • In 2017, Mr. Banks took a leap of faith into full-time teaching at his dojo is Grandview, MO

  • Along with researching and teaching ongoing karate classes, he has conducted scores of self-defense workshops and classes for women, Girl Scout troops, businesses, etc

  • As a kind and approachable person, he understands the challenge kind people face in our ever-changing society, and is focused on helping them connect with and learn to utilize their inner strength and assertiveness, not only for self-defense, but for a healthier, more enjoyable and peaceful lifestyle

  • You can learn more about Mr. Banks here

 

Without a doubt, I know you would agree that the safety of you and your loved ones is worth the requisite time and the physical, mental / emotional, and financial commitment necessary to attend and complete this experience.

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve already completed the first step, so let’s go ahead and take the next by clicking here:

Yes, I’d like to save my spot for the Self-Protection / Self-Defense Intensive!

NOTE: This link will take you to a registration page where you can reserve your spot by paying the $10 place-holder fee (non-refundable). This place-holder fee will be applied toward final tuition. *Final tuition (based on group size) will not be known until all registrations are in.  The last day to register is September 26th or once the maximum group size of 17 participants has been reached, whichever occurs first.

**Please consult your healthcare provider prior to engaging in this or any challenging physical fitness or exercise program.

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