Rapid Self-Defense LLC is based out of Chicago, IL and exists to 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.
Certified SAFE International Instructor, Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, Certified Basic Pistol Instructor, Certified CCW/CPL Instructor, Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, Certified R.A.T. Instructor, Certified PSY-COM Instructor, Apprentice AVP Workshop Facilitator
RTBAV, BASIC PISTOL, CCW
CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
PSY-COM Instructor
FULL SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR
Violence Prevention and Self-Defense
Course on Self-Defense Law in MI.
Apprentice Nonviolent Conflict Resolution Workshop Facilitator