Unarmed Self-Protection Training

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Unarmed Defense for Any Threat

In today's unpredictable world, the best protection is often the ability to protect yourself without relying on weapons. At Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives, our specialized unarmed self-protection training equips you with proven strategies and tactics to respond effectively in various threat scenarios—whether confronting a single attacker, multiple assailants, or threats involving weapons.

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Why Choose Our Unarmed Self-Protection Program?

Our mission is to empower individuals with practical, realistic, and effective self-defense skills. Grounded in modern research and real-world application, our courses are designed for people of all ages and backgrounds—building confidence, situational awareness, and physical preparedness. Whether for personal safety, professional development, or community security, our training prepares you to handle threats safely and decisively.

Topics We Cover

Our comprehensive unarmed self-protection training includes:

  • Protecting Against Single Assailants (pre-requisite for all other topics):

    Essential skills, concepts, & tactics to protect yourself against sucker punches – the most common & dangerous unarmed attack.

  • Protecting Against Multiple Assailants:

    Applying the skills, concepts, & tactics learned in the single assailants training to multiple assailants. 

  • Defense Against Non-Bipedal Fighting:

    Tactics for protecting yourself in positions other than standing – kneeling, laying down, prone, seated, & reclining.

  • Protection Against Weapons (Firearms, Edged & Impact Weapons):

    Methods to recognize, respond to, and protect yourself against threats involving guns, knives, blunt objects, and other weapons safely and effectively.

  • Fighting from Restricted Positions:

    Tactics for dealing with being in restricted positions such as bear hugs, headlocks, wrist/arm grabs, tackles, & neck grabs/chokes..

  • Home Invasion Readiness:

    Practical skills, concepts, & tactics to safeguard your home and respond appropriately if faced with an intruder or home invasion scenario.

Control Tactics for Professionals

In addition to personal self-defense, we offer specialized control tactics training for security personnel, law enforcement, and military professionals. This training emphasizes advanced restraint methods, threat neutralization, and safe control tactics to ensure safety while maintaining professionalism and reducing liability.

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Why Choose Our Program?

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Real-World Effectiveness:

Our tactics are based on current best practices, ensuring you’re prepared for real-life threats.

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Confidence & Empowerment:

Learn to stay calm, assess situations critically, and act decisively to protect yourself and others.

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Customizable & Flexible:

Training can be tailored for individuals, groups, schools, law enforcement agencies, or corporate clients.

Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives

Take Control of Your Safety

Being prepared means more than hope—it means action. Our unarmed self-protection courses provide the vital skills you need to respond confidently and effectively when facing danger. Whether for personal protection or professional development, we’re here to help you stay safe.


Contact us today to schedule your training or request more information!


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