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Level 1
The fundamentals
Awareness and avoidance, basic self-defense concepts, and physical defense skills.
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Reality-based self-defense · Manitoba
Practical training.
For everyday people.
Self-defense courses and seminars that give you practical tools and knowledge to help protect yourself and the people you care about.
Reality-basedTraining grounded in practical situations
Simple movementsA focus on gross motor skills
Learn. Then build.Level 1 → Level 2 → Further training
What we teach
A foundation.
And a way forward.
Start with the fundamentals, build on your skills, or bring practical training to your team.
Level 1
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Level 2
Build your skills
Build on Level 1 with further training, including ground defense and dealing with weapons.
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Corporate
& small groups
One-hour lunch-and-learns covering practical self-defense and verbal de-escalation.
Bring training to your team ↗In my own words
See the approach
behind the training.
Get to know the thinking behind Self-Defense Manitoba in part one of my original interview on reality-based self-defense.
Watch both interviews ↗Coming to Steinbach
Your first step
starts here.
A one-hour introduction. A clear place to start. Train with Self-Defense Manitoba at the Southeast Event Centre.
TENTATIVE · NOVEMBER 18, 2026Level 1 Krav Maga
Level 1 Krav Maga
Self-Defense Workshop
Awareness and avoidance strategies, basic self-defense concepts, and physical defense skills—brought together in one practical introductory session.
Southeast Event Centre, Steinbach
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Winnipeg time). Tentative date; Meeting Room 2.
$25 CAD / person
1 hourIntroductory workshop
Ages 12+Adults and teens
30 participantsMaximum group size
No experienceBeginner-friendly
Registration is open · Tentative date. If rescheduled, you may accept the new date or request a full refund.
The approach
Less complexity.
More practicality.
Our teaching centres on simplicity: stripping away techniques and tactics that are unessential or too complex.
Gross motor skillsSimple movements rather than a long list of intricate techniques.
“Attacking the attacker”A core concept in our teaching: taking decisive physical action to disrupt an attack, shift the initiative and create an opportunity to get away.
Training for everyday peopleAn approachable starting point, with room to keep learning.
Practical training.
For everyday people.
Start with a seminar. Build your skills. Bring training to your workplace or group.