Rapid Self-Defense is based out of Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We provide instruction and training in conflict resolution, violence prevention, self-defense, and concealed carry. We have worked with Minneapolis Public Schools, SD School of Mines, Catholic Social Services, LMAS District Health, and the YMCA.
Instructors & Certifications
David is a former math teacher and homeless chaplain. His interest in martial arts started in high school where he fell in love with judo. In 2019 he started teaching self-defense, initially focusing on physical techniques. His approach quickly changed when in 2020 he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Having a disability has made him realize that preventing violence before it happens is the only reliable option for self-defense, because your ability to defend yourself physically can be taken away without notice. Since then he has worked with Minneapolis Public Schools, SD School of Mines, Catholic Social Services, LMAS District Health, and the YMCA.
SAFE International Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, Basic Pistol Instructor, CCW/CPL Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, AVP Workshop Facilitator
Violence Prevention and Self-Defense
Nonviolent Conflict Resolution
Certified Workshop Facilitator
RTBAV, BASIC PISTOL, CCW
CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
Course on Self-Defense Law in MI.