Now is the perfect time to invest in yourself and gain the knowledge you need to walk into any situation with confidence. The confidence that you can defend yourself and others. A potentially threatening situation can occur at any time, in any place. Are you prepared?

The Self Defense program at Ephrata Martial Arts not only teaches the physical skills and principles of self defense, but also develops student’s mental awareness needed to recognize and avoid potentially threatening situations, or react quickly and effectively when avoidance is not an option.

The self defense techniques taught at Ephrata Martial Arts combine strikes and throws to form a complete, systematic means of self defense. Beginner level students learn the fundamentals of proper form, timing and execution and realize their full potential as they progress through the ranks. Intermediate and advanced techniques are primarily based on the five animals, employing postures and strikes that mimic the animal associated with the student’s rank. The fundamental thought is that the student will identify those same animal-like qualities in the movements of a would-be attacker, and use the appropriate counter measures for their own self defense.

Self defense training at Ephrata Martial Arts is integrated into the daily curriculum. Beginner through advanced level students work together and practice varying techniques from class to class, so classes are always dynamic, interesting and beneficial to all who participate.