Dirty Boxing, Joint Locking & Throwing Seminar
Develop practical close-range skills for modern self-defense during this two-day training seminar in Ann Arbor.
Real-world violence is often sudden, chaotic, and extremely close. You may not have enough space to rely on long-range strikes, and an attacker may grab, clinch, push, or attempt to take you to the ground. This seminar focuses on the skills needed to function effectively in that environment.
Participants will learn how to use compact strikes, frames, limb control, joint locks, off-balancing, takedowns, and throws to interrupt an attack and regain control. The training will also explore how to transition smoothly between striking, clinching, locking, and throwing rather than treating each skill as a separate technique.
The goal is not competition or performance. The goal is to develop adaptable self-defense skills that can be applied under pressure, in confined spaces, and during unpredictable street encounters.
September 26–27 | Ann Arbor, Michigan
All experience levels are welcome. Limited spaces are available.
Payments will be processed through my payment portal app, Foractive. Downloading the app is required.
Full Weekend + Emotional Regulation
This workshop will be taught by Michael Gillespie (M Ed., LMSW, CsTFP, CAADC), David Roberts (LMSW, CSTFP, CIMHP, MRT). Learn Pressure Points and Somatic Movements to help with overthinking, frustration, brain fog, sadness, grief, and sleep. Mario Aguirre (B.S. Exercise Science/Sports Medicine) will teach breathwork and static/moving postures to release mental and physical tension by turning off the fight-or-flight response, allowing the mind and body to relax.
This workshop is for anyone interested in self-improvement. No experience necessary. Cost to attend: $30
