Be Safe. Be Smart. Be Prepared.
At Shoken Self-Defense we provide REAL world self defense tactics for REAL world situations to help people of all ages stay safe by being smart and being prepared. Invest in your safety today with an online self defense class or group seminar.
We insure our homes, our cars, our tvs, even our cell phones. Yet we don’t invest in our own safety and the safety of our loved ones. Now is the time.
Now Is The Time To Invest In Your Safety!
Our Mission Is To Make EVERYONE Safer
Instructor and owner, Mark Roscoe, combines over 30 years of martial arts training and teaching, close quarter combat techniques, firearms instruction, experience in private and corporate security, and the study of criminal psychology to deliver the most inclusive street wise self-defense possible. This is NOT martial arts – no uniforms, belts or bowing! If you’re looking for practical self-defense that includes avoidance, awareness, and real world application, then you’ll want to explore the variety of courses we offer both in the classroom and online.
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Virtual / Online Self-Defense Courses
We provide some of the best online self defense courses available anywhere. Starting with awareness, prevention and avoidance, you’ll build a plan for your self protection that will help you stay safe 99% of the time. And for the other 1%, we’ll teach you street savvy, easy to learn and remember, self-defense that is built from real world experiences.
In-Person Self-Defense Seminars
We specialize in group self defense seminars for small businesses, corporations, neighborhood and civic groups, schools, and other organizations. From personal protection plans to life saving active shooter response courses, you’ll find a self defense solution that’s right for your specific group, or we’ll modify one to fit!
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The Importance of Self-Defense
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The Stay Safe Self Defense Course Online
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Stay Safe – Advanced Self Defense Course
Stay Safe - Advanced Self Defense Course
Who Can Benefit from Self-Defense Classes?
The simple answer is: Everyone can benefit from a self-defense course!The ability to improve your personal protection through situational awareness, understanding the psychology of criminals, detecting and avoiding dangerous situations, and if needed, deploying...
The Difference Between Self-Defense and Martial Arts
A question we get many times during our self-defense training seminars is people wanting to know the difference between martial arts and self-defense.Many people mistakenly think self-defense is all about blocking, punching and kicking. Or that somehow you...
Tunnel Vision and Self Defense
You may have received some advice that I've also been given: "When getting into an altercation, stare your opponent down." In other words, stare the person dead in the eyes. Maybe that works for school yard bullies....maybe...but it's not the best advice if you're on...
Shoken Self Defense
Shoken Self-Defense was created to help people live safer lives through education and preparation. By understanding criminal intent, victim selection and proper self-defense responses, everyone can learn to avoid danger, reduce threats and stay safe.
Each course is taught by Senior Instructor, Mark Roscoe, a life-long martial artist (since 1982), who’s been involved in Personal and Corporate Security since 1999. Mr. Roscoe has been awarded several degrees of black belt in Okinawan Karate, holds a world champion title in Black Belt Kumite, received multiple certifications through C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense, is a Certified Firearms and Personal Safety Instructor, Certified MATA Instructor, and continues to train in the disciplines of street savvy self-defense to bring you the best information and training available to keep you and your family safe.
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