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I AM DEFENSE
I AM Defense is a comprehensive martial arts and self-defense program FOR ADULTS and children.
OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH, WITH SIMPLICITY AND UNDERSTANDING, HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM AGGRESSORS AND TO ESCAPE FROM COMPROMISING SITUATIONS THAT MAY CAUSE YOU HARM.
We believe all people, regardless of their SEX, CREED, COLOR, OR ORIENTATION, have the right to learn how to protect themselves. All people should be able to chase what inspires their hearts WITHOUT LIVING IN FEAR.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Sensei Shaun Banks has over 25 years of martial arts, SELF-DEFENSE, and PERSONAL PROTECTION experience. Shaun has studied various martial arts styles, including Hapkido, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Aikido, Kung-Fu, and Krav Maga. He began teaching martial arts at the age of 14.
In addition to martial arts and self-defense, Shaun IS A CERTIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR. HE IS NATIONALLY CERTIFIED TO TEACH HANDGUN, SHOTGUN, RIFLE, IN-HOME/AWAY FROM HOME FIREARM USAGE, AND FIREARM SAFETY COURSES.
SHAUN HAS ALSO SERVED ON VARIOUS PROTECTION TEAMS, SERVING EXECUTIVES, PASTORS, AND THOSE REQUIRING ADDED protection.
SENSEI Banks has trained/taught in various states, including Washington, Colorado, California, Alabama, and Georgia, and has traveled abroad to study in Japan AND TEACH IN PARTS OF EAST AFRICA.
TEACHING STYLE:
Sensei Banks leverages critical thinking drills and brain exercises in his martial arts/self-defense classes. The drills require students to think quickly and logically, which are essential tools in conflict resolution and self-defense.
His martial arts classes' fusion of mental and physical techniques is uniquely GREAT FOR SELF-DEFENSE AND kid's LESSONS. It emphasizes a “Think FIRST TO PREVENT/RESOLVE CONFLICT” approach.
SENSEI Banks IS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FIELD. SHAUN OVERSEES CAMP WARRIOR KING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMP, CONDUCTS Parent and Family Workshops at educational facilities, IS THE Author of TWO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT books, AND the Innovator of “You Can Have It All” YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
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