ABOUT | I AM DEFENSE

I AM DEFENSE

|WHAT IS I AM DEFENSE

I AM Defense is a comprehensive martial arts and self-defense program FOR ADULTS and children.

|MISSION

OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH people, WITH SIMPLICITY AND UNDERSTANDING, HOW TO PROTECT themSELves FROM AGGRESSORS AND TO ESCAPE FROM COMPROMISING SITUATIONS THAT MAY CAUSe HARM.

|e.a.s.t. training program

E.A.S.T. stands for Effective, Accelerated Self-Defense Techniques. Our Workshops range from basic self-defense 101, non-lethal weapons, and scenario training to in-home defense consultation, life-or-death escape techniques, and more.

We provide on-site corporate and private self-defense sessions. Our programs help improve your self-defense IQ and ability. We also offer small group and one-on-one sessions by appointment.

|SELF-DEFENSE PHILOSOPHY

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.

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, Hankido, 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 exercises in his martial arts/self-defense classes. The drills require students to think quickly and logically, which are essential tools in conflict resolution.

Teaching Philosophy

"The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach them in such a way that they will be useful in all things"

--MIYAMOTO MUSASHI

The I AM CREED IS A POSITIVE AFFIRMATION THAT ALL STUDENTS RECITE AFTER CLASS. WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO NOT ONLY MEMORIZE THE CREED BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, STRIVE TO LIVE BY IT.