Don't be afraid to walk to your car.

You never know when...

In the next hour, somewhere in these United States, the following will happen:

• 900 thefts
  
• 189 violent crimes
  
• 124 assaults
  
• 66 robberies
  
• 24 sexual assaults
  
• 12 rapes
  
• 2 murders
  

Do you have the necessary knowledge and skill set to protect yourself against one of these crimes?  Do you know what to do if confronted by an attacker?  Do you have a game plan to deal with violent crime?

If the answer is No - then Do Not hesitate.  Join us for a weekly Women's Self Defense Class, specially designed to meet the needs of women of today's society.

We are not hear just to teach you martial arts.  We will teach you simple, common sense solutions to real life problems.  We will teach you to be more aware and able to avoid danger.  We will teach you to use the tools you have to be safe and enable you to go home each day to those you love.  In short, we will empower you to live your life without fear, without hesitation, and without the need of the protection of others.

Each Section of the weekly class is started with a 4 hour free seminar that both sums up all you have learned to date but also prepares you for the upcoming sections of study.

Techniques are demonstrated one-on-one

The Thurmont Academy of Self Defense

Is committed to the teaching of traditional martial arts, its philosophy, value and culture, to students with a willingness to learn.

Our Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu program is taught through four programs according to age and skill.   Little Dragons (ages 5-7), Junior Tigers(ages 7-12), Senior Tigers (ages 12-15), Adults (15 and up).

The student’s knowledge is furthered by exploring the bunkai (true meaning of techniques) and extending them to be adaptable to present day threats.  The dojo welcomes new and existing students (both Mudansha and Yudansha) to train with us regardless of experience, age or ability.

Our childrens  program is tailored to increase self-confidence and self-discipline in our junior students, both inside the dojo and outside the dojo.  

Basic Terms for Students