A.C.W.A. Self Defense Academy

Dec 2023

As a martial artist of 19 years and a child of the 80s I’ve always dreamed of having my own dojoAfter 15 years of training I set out on my own and was immediately overwhelmed with how much running a martial arts business is more than knowing a system or styleI was hesitant to pay for coaching because I thought I could figure it out myself.I spent 5 years and only had 5 students to show for it.I realized that I needed coaching as much as I needed a SiFu to shorten my learning curveThanks to the coaching I’m earning more and breaking into larger markets, I’m more effective and bridging the gap and getting what I offer to the people who need it mostI’m on the path...read full review

Nov 2023

1) What obstacle did you overcome to join this program?Spending $6k for the program.2) What did you find as a result?- Very useful information and profession/energetic presentation- Marketing & Seminar curriculum were very useful- Reviewing shared/downloadable training materials is a must

Oct 2023

I'm deeply grateful for my experience at ACWA's Urban Escape & Evasion weekend. I thought picking handcuffs was just for the movies. Turns out it is for me too! Even in the trunk of a car. Same with removing zip ties and a host of other practical and useful techniques for a variety of ugly, but possible, scenarios. I'm not a mechanical guy and opposite of "handy." The techniques were taught in an easy to follow manner with plenty of support, time for questions, 1-1 assistance etc. If I can do it, anyone can.Additionally, being kidnapped, bagged, zip tied and placed in the back of a U-Haul for a day of real-life Escape and Evasion was phenomenal. I'm confident in areas...read full review