Hello and welcome to the SELF PRESERVATION NOW! (SPN!) website.

SPN! views the Martial Arts as a Life Skill. Building upon the idea of "self preservation" - the prevention of harm, understood in the widest possible sense. SPN! provides you the necessary tools with which to respond appropriately when danger arises. To us the essence of Martial Arts is the development of those Life Skills most relevant to the prevention of harm. Our focus is on you. Not on "styles and systems".

SPN! shares with you, a "contemporary martial tradition". The life - enriching qualities of the Martial Arts are developed through five distinct, but overlapping, training programs: Wellness; Combatives; Life Skills; Physical Literacy; and Martial Culture. Our focus is on you. Not on "philosophies, creeds or dogmas".

Our programs are built upon Combat Systema, a Martial Art built upon the idea of Adaptation. Techniques taught, and methods used, are adapted to your needs, goals, and abilities. SPN! is constantly searching for ways to improve your training and performance. Skill is developed through cross - training. Whle training is based on Combat Systema, we pull material from Wing Chun Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Scientific Fighting Congress Combatives, Extreme Self Protection, and others. Our focus is on you. Not "cooky - cutter solutions"

We teach we teach a clear, logical, step-by-step curriculum of essential principles. Rather than rigid structure, imitation, rote memorization or technique centred training, we coach you. "Proper technique" is certainly important but, "aliveness", "pressure testing", "scenario based", "principle - based training" and, a "step - by - step curriculum", are our road to skill. We place students in situations that allow them to find solutions that suit their natures and capacities. Our focus is on you. Not "the curriculum".

We are dedicated to an evidence-based approach to combat science based on Systema's central concepts. We promote a scientific understanding of combat. Biomechanical principles, modern psychological research and active pressure testing are essential elements of our regular training. Our focus is on you. On deepening your understanding.

Through open-minded study, we are committed to creating a Martial Art that adapts to the changing needs of the student and the world around us, free of mysticism, ego, or hierarchy. A Contemporary Martial Tradition. Our focus is on you. On helping you find your own Systema.

Welcome to our website, we hope you enjoy your stay, and appreciate our approach.

Whatever your path may be, we have your program.