TEXAS DEFENSE ACADEMY TDA

"Edwin is a great teacher! I recently joined and he was incredibly patient with me and made sure to explain things in ways that made sense to me. He would relate class concepts to my current interests to help me understand more quickly. 100% recommend!!"

"I go here and honestly the best experience! I do the grappling but the self defense class is amazing very high speed and efficient. Edwin doesn’t teach bs and it’s applicable for women! The professionalism, and experience of Edwin is top tier. I’m happy to be a member! Day one your going to learn something you can use!"

"Very welcoming atmosphere, they will teach anyone no matter how much prior experience you have. I had no prior catch wrestling experience before walking in, but they graciously welcomed me and taught me valuable skills that can be used in competition or self-defense."

"I've been taking classes here for a month and have been extremely impressed with the quality of the classes. I decided to try out the basic Self Defense course as well as the Kali class, which are scheduled back to back. Everyone I have met in the classes has been very welcoming, kind, and helpful. All the students were ahead of me in experience, but I could tell they were careful to slow down for my level. That's not to say that it wasn't intense! I have left every class soaked in sweat (it's a great workout if you're looking to supplement your home/gym routine) and pleasantly exhausted. What I most love about the two classes is that they are geared to be intensely practical. Edwin strives to teach efficient moves that will work anywhere in real life....and won't just look impressive on a Youtube video. The classes frequently pit students against each other in mock mini altercations/battles which (I've noticed) have already improved my awareness of surroundings as well as increased my physical response time. And just as important, my brain has started to process those altercations faster too.....(slowly, but surely) which allows me time to plan a response (or at least THINK about trying to plan a response....I'm still a beginner). Many people have the misplaced notion that if they ever end up in a bad situation, that they will rise to the occasion and appropriately defend themselves. However, unfortunately, they end up freezing instead, because they are so shocked by what is happening, that their brain struggles to process appropriately. Until you place your brain in a stressful environment and practice like you are IN THAT situation with your adrenaline pumping and your hands shaking, then you will lose and it may cost you your life or the life of a loved one. In a world that has grown increasingly insane, safety has never been more important. This is a safe place to practice feeling unsafe, so that you can respond appropriately when it really matters. I couldn't recommend this place enough."