My name is Mark Hamson, and I began my journey in 1973, the year Bruce Lee died. I went into Shorin Ryu Karate, which is an Okinawan style.
I began studying Judo, but wanted something more practical and realistic for street combat. I was like a human sponge and I wanted more, so I started studying Chuck Norris's system of Tang Soo Do Karate, but all that system had was great kicks. Then I began following in Bruce Lee's footsteps, I got into Wing Chun Gung Fu under Augustine Fong, then Western Boxing, Fencing, Escrima, Kali, Arnis, and
09/05/2025
Mark at the Aberdeen Area Community Resource Fair.
He will be talking about the “fight back” program, classes, and new self-defense products that will be available soon.
The address of the Resource Fair is 209 South Main St. in Aberdeen.
This fair is to promote the resources available to the community, there are so many, it’s nice to see what is available.
Come on down to the Aberdeen Area Community Resource Fair and visit with us!! September 5th! Anytime between 3:00-7:00!
Come find out about our Fight Back Program and our self-defense products we will be offering to the community!
Learn about our school program, which we hope to implement in schools.
We look forward to seeing you!
Come on down to the Aberdeen Area Community Resource Fair!! September 5th! Anytime between 3:00-7:00!
Come find out about our Fight Back Program and our self defense products we will be offering to the community! We look forward to seeing you!
03/13/2025
Mark is having a Woman’s Self Defense Seminar next weekend, March 21st and 22nd!!!
March 21st which is a Friday… is from 5 PM to 8 PM and Saturday the 22nd is from 2PM to 5 PM .
This seminar will teach how to apply our “Fight Back” techniques.
Please call 928 550-0291 or 928 293-5548 for details.
01/17/2025
The many faces of Sifu Mark Hamson….
01/16/2025
The new year is here!!
This post is to share Mark giving out certificates to some of his students. We also would like to share an awesome victory that has taken place for a student.
There is also a possibility we may be moving to another space, but we are waiting for confirmation. If not, we will continue to try to make our space work for now.
09/16/2024
Aberdeen Magazine.
09/16/2024
Classes start Thursday! We had a write up in The Aberdeen Magazine, but unless you read it closely you would not have even known about the classes. They did a great job, but too much focus on the instructor vs. the class. No matter, if not many starting Thursday we keep on truckin. We hope to do well!
08/21/2024
This is our new Pamphlet. It shows the front and back cover as well as the inside. We have ordered them and should receive soon!
08/20/2024
Don't forget to sign up for Marks "Fight Back" course for women! Check with the ARCC for details on registration!
08/07/2024
What are the Five Lines of Self-Defense?
1. Common Sense
2. Awareness
3. Distance
4. Scream, Shout, Whistle
5. Physical Force
It sounds so easy until you have someone come up behind you or is so close to you they can grab you or hurt you before you have time to think. You can't let a stranger get that close to you!
You have to use your common sense at all times. You need to be aware of your surroundings. Keep your distance from strangers you do not know or those that may look untrustworthy. Sometimes it is already to late, but you can try to scream, shout, or whistle to attract attention from others close by.
Allow us to teach you how to use the physical force you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
September 19th we start our 6-week course for women at the ARCC! Register for these classes and start protecting yourself in our world that is so uncertain these days!