Shadow Combatives & Self-Defense

While our pre-registration offer for this amazing self-defense seminar is finished, registration continues to remain open until the seminar begins on 6/19. We're so excited that we're just 2 1/2 weeks away from the actual seminar itself!! This event is going to be huge and we are going to make history by hosting an event like this.

ICYMI:
This is a 3-day team-based indoor + outdoor training experience providing (but not limited to) the following:
-Realistic, scenario-based self-defense situations (SITs)
-Practical combatives (unarmed + weapons fundamentals)
-Team vs team missions and pressure testing
-Exciting and creative martial arts games
-Building camaraderie across the local martial arts community
-Participants will train, problem-solve, and perform in dynamic, real-world scenarios—not just drills
-Opportunity for everyone to test and receive a certificate in Japanese Jujutsu

This event is open to men and women (18+) of ALL experience levels. We welcome other schools interested in giving their students something different, challenging, and highly practical in a safe, supportive, controlled, and ego-free environment.

A little bit about us:
We are a self-defense and combatives school located in Annandale and have been around for 10 years. Our training blends traditional and modern martial arts. Our primary system is Japanese Jūjutsu. It is complemented by aspects of Taekwondo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weapons training.

We welcome you to join us for this unique seminar. More information can be found below:

Event Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/.../2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

Hello, everyone. We decided to extend our regular registration out to this Friday, 5/30/2026. That means you still have the chance at reduced pricing, a chance for tatami mat cutting, and a free seminar t-shirt.

We are just a few weeks away from the seminar now!

Details here: https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Just one day left to pre-register!

We're just under TWO weeks away from our general admission deadline of 5/22! We are also nearing our participant capacity. What's included in the general registration? Discounted admission by $50, training equipment for you to use throughout the seminar, a free seminar t-shirt, and the option for you to participate in the tatami sword cutting session.

ICYMI:
This is a 3-day indoor + outdoor training experience providing (but not limited to) the following:
-Realistic, scenario-based self-defense situations (SITs)
-Practical combatives (unarmed + weapons fundamentals)
-Team vs team missions and pressure testing
-Exciting and creative martial arts games
-Building camaraderie across the local martial arts community
-Participants will train, problem-solve, and perform in dynamic, real-world scenarios—not just drills
-Opportunity for everyone to test and receive a certificate
This event is open to men and women (18+) of ALL experience levels. We welcome schools interested in giving their students something different, challenging, and highly practical in a safe, supportive, controlled, and ego-free environment.

A little bit about us:
We are a self-defense and combatives school located in Annandale and have been around for 10 years. Our training blends traditional and modern martial arts. Our primary system is Japanese Jūjutsu. It is complemented by aspects of Taekwondo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weapons training.

We welcome you to join us for this unique seminar. More information can be found below:

Event Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

⚠️ Attention Northern Virginia —

After a large number of requests, we’re excited to officially announce that Shadow Combatives & Self-Defense will soon be launching a new Weapons Training Program — and it will be open to the public.

This program will focus on traditional Japanese weapons systems and practical weapons handling, including:

⚔️ Sword
🗡️ Knife
🥢 Wooden Staff
🔩 Steel Batons
⭐ Throwing Stars & Blades
⛓️ Chains & Flexible Weapons
🖐️ Hand Claws
🪢 Weighted Ropes
🔱 Spears
…and more.

Whether you’re a martial artist looking to expand your training or someone completely new wanting a unique hands-on experience, this program is designed to be both challenging and engaging in a safe, structured environment.

More details on scheduling, pricing, and registration will be released later this week.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, stay tuned.

Think you can handle pressure in a real-world self-defense situation?

Join us for the 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar (June 19–21) and experience a full weekend of practical self-defense, combatives, scenario-based training, martial arts games, and team-based challenges in a safe and controlled environment.

⚠️ No martial arts experience required. Open to the public (18+).

🔥 There are only 5 days left for Early Registration!

Register by 5/22 and receive:
✅ Full weekend admission for just $175
✅ FREE event t-shirt
✅ FREE seminar bandana
✅ Training equipment reserved specifically for you all weekend
✅ Optional bamboo cutting experience (+$20)

After 5/22:
❌ Bonus perks end
⬆️ Registration increases to $225

Whether you’re experienced or completely new, this seminar is designed to challenge you, build confidence, and give you a unique hands-on experience you won’t get in a typical class.

Spots are limited and are already filling.

Questions? Feel free to message, email, or call us.

📍 Event Details:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

🎟️ Registration:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

We're just under TWO weeks away from our general admission deadline of 5/22! We are also nearing our participant capacity. What's included in the general registration? Discounted admission by $50, training equipment for you to use throughout the seminar, a free seminar t-shirt, and the option for you to participate in the tatami sword cutting session.

ICYMI:
This is a 3-day indoor + outdoor training experience providing (but not limited to) the following:
-Realistic, scenario-based self-defense situations (SITs)
-Practical combatives (unarmed + weapons fundamentals)
-Team vs team missions and pressure testing
-Exciting and creative martial arts games
-Building camaraderie across the local martial arts community
-Participants will train, problem-solve, and perform in dynamic, real-world scenarios—not just drills
-Opportunity for everyone to test and receive a certificate
This event is open to men and women (18+) of ALL experience levels. We welcome schools interested in giving their students something different, challenging, and highly practical in a safe, supportive, controlled, and ego-free environment.

A little bit about us:
We are a self-defense and combatives school located in Annandale and have been around for 10 years. Our training blends traditional and modern martial arts. Our primary system is Japanese Jūjutsu. It is complemented by aspects of Taekwondo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weapons training.

We welcome you to join us for this unique seminar. More information can be found below:

Event Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

We're just under TWO weeks away from our general admission deadline of 5/22! We are also nearing our participant capacity. What's included in the general registration? Discounted admission by $50, training equipment for you to use throughout the seminar, a free seminar t-shirt, and the option for you to participate in the tatami sword cutting session.

ICYMI:
This is a 3-day indoor + outdoor training experience providing (but not limited to) the following:
-Realistic, scenario-based self-defense situations (SITs)
-Practical combatives (unarmed + weapons fundamentals)
-Team vs team missions and pressure testing
-Exciting and creative martial arts games
-Building camaraderie across the local martial arts community
-Participants will train, problem-solve, and perform in dynamic, real-world scenarios—not just drills
-Opportunity for everyone to test and receive a certificate
This event is open to men and women (18+) of ALL experience levels. We welcome schools interested in giving their students something different, challenging, and highly practical in a safe, supportive, controlled, and ego-free environment.

A little bit about us:
We are a self-defense and combatives school located in Annandale and have been around for 10 years. Our training blends traditional and modern martial arts. Our primary system is Japanese Jūjutsu. It is complemented by aspects of Taekwondo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and weapons training.

We welcome you to join us for this unique seminar. More information can be found below:

Event Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

❗Attention Northern Virginia dojo owners and martial arts/self-defense instructors❗

We’re opening a limited number of spots to local schools for our upcoming 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar (June 19–21)!

This is a 3-day indoor + outdoor training experience focused on:

-Realistic, scenario-based self-defense (SITs)
-Practical combatives (unarmed + weapons fundamentals)
-Team vs team missions and pressure testing
-Martial arts games
-Building camaraderie across the local martial arts community

Participants will train, problem-solve, and perform in dynamic, real-world scenarios—not just drills.

This event is open to men and women (18+) of all experience levels. We welcome schools interested in giving their students something different, challenging, and highly practical in a safe, supportive, controlled, and ego-free environment.

⚠️ Capacity is limited to 20 participants to maintain quality and safety. Registrations are handled on a first-come first-serve basis. Spots are already filling.

👉 If you’re a school owner or instructor and want to get involved, message us here or email [email protected] to set up a quick call.

More details below:

Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jc7Z2GxgM/

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

We decided to rename our seminar to better align with our vision. This is our first time hosting such a grand event in our own backyard. Our hosts have coordinated similar seminars for many years, but never locally. This event is open to the general public and to all experience levels. We have a maximum capacity of 20 participants. First come first serve.

Our Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jc7Z2GxgM/

Details on our Website:
https://www.shadowselfdefense.com/2026seminar

Registration Page:
https://ticketing.events/app/portal/1/15701/2026-selfdefense-combatives-seminar

If you’re training for self-defense and your martial arts school isn’t teaching you local self-defense laws, de-escalation, awareness, threat indicators, and simulated stress inoculation drills, then you aren’t training in self-defense, you’re just practicing to fight. The majority of altercations occur due to either one or more people’s ego being left unchecked and/or a complete lack of awareness. It’s possible to become proficient in self-defense without having to become a professional fighter. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

For conversation’s sake, what is the lady in this photo doing wrong?