VORTX Self Defense

Yesterday’s seminar with the University Methodist Church MomCo group was absolutely awesome!
This group showed up ready to learn, and it was inspiring to see so many strong, dedicated moms focused on keeping themselves and their families safe. From awareness to practical self-defense strategies, they brought great energy and engagement every step of the way.
We’re excited to continue training with this incredible group and build even more confidence, skills, and empowerment together.
Stronger families start with empowered moms. 🙌
If you’re interested in empowering your community, contact VORTX and let’s make it happen.

Huge congratulations to the incredible members of the San Antonio Association of Professionals and Students for participating in the VORTX Self Defense Empower Hour Seminar!

We had an amazing time working with such an engaged, energetic, and supportive group. Your willingness to learn, grow, and step outside your comfort zone made this experience truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to Light of the World Church for graciously hosting the Women’s Day Workshop and helping create a space where empowerment and community could thrive.
Stronger. Smarter. Safer. That’s what it’s all about. 🙌

Yesterday’s Active Shooter Response Plan training was a powerful one. The team from Autism Community Network jumped into hands-on, reality-based scenarios that challenged them to think, communicate, and act together under stress.
More than just training, it was true team building—empowering staff with confidence, clarity, and practical skills they can rely on if it ever matters most. Huge credit to Bertram, who led the class and created an environment that was engaging, supportive, and mission-focused. Well done to everyone involved.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from VORTX! 🦃
Today we’re especially grateful for our community, our students, and every family who prioritizes safety and connection all year long.
If you need a smile (or a reminder to breathe through those holiday moments), check out our latest blog: “Turkey, Tension, and Talking It Out.” It’s a gentle, lighthearted take on staying calm, communicating well, and enjoying the people we love.
Wishing you a cozy, grateful, joy-filled Thanksgiving. 🧡
https://vortx-self-defense-20250623.odoo.com/blog/verbal-self-defense-de-escalation-1/turkey-tension-and-talking-it-out-10

😧 What Would Your Child Do If Someone Tried to Take Them?
It’s every parent’s nightmare...
Would they freeze? Run? Fight back?

Most parents hope their kids know what to do — but hope isn’t a strategy.

Join our Child Safety Class this Saturday and give your child the confidence, awareness, and simple self-defense skills to stay safe in the real world.

✅ Learn how to spot danger early
✅ Practice escape strategies that really work
✅ Build confidence through fun, age-appropriate drills
This isn’t about fear — it’s about confidence, awareness, and preparation.

📅 Sunday Oct 12th
📍16664 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio
🕒 2 - 4pm

🎯 Empower your child. Ease your mind.
👉 Reserve your spot today!
https://vortxdefense.com/event/child-safety-and-self-defense/

🌟 Give Your Child the Gift of Confidence & Safety 🌟

As parents, we can’t always be by our child’s side… but we can prepare them to be safe, confident, and aware wherever they go.

👦👧 On Saturday, October 12th, VORTX Self Defense is hosting a Child Safety Class designed especially for kids—taught by Glenn Stevens, the creator of the Child Safety Program, Best Selling Author and internationally certified self-defense instructor with decades of experience teaching families how to stay safe.

In this engaging, age-appropriate class, your child will learn:

✅ How to spot and avoid dangerous situations
✅ What to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable
✅ Simple escape skills they can actually use
✅ The confidence to trust their instincts and speak up

🎯 With Glenn’s fun, approachable teaching style, this isn’t about fear—it’s about empowerment. Your child will leave smiling, stronger, and more prepared for real life.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 12th
📍 Location: 16664 San Pedro Ave
💲 Limited spots available—reserve your child’s place today!
✨ Let’s raise kids who feel safe, strong, and unstoppable.
👉 https://vortxdefense.com/event/child-safety-and-self-defense/

Yes, Dorothy—these are the real dangers we train for!
Our Survive & Defend Bootcamp is a high-intensity, scenario-based training event that prepares you for today’s threats—and tests your skills under pressure. For all experience levels.

🔴 Active Shooter Response – strategies that save lives
🔴 Weapons Disarming – survival tactics against guns & knives
🔴 Barricading & Intruder Tactics – when escape isn’t possible
🔴 Trauma Care (P.A.D. method) – Pressure, Apply, Dress for critical injuries
🔴 Highly Effective Self-Defense Skills – adaptable tactics for real-world encounters
🔴 Reality Scenarios – full-speed, stress-tested training for true confidence
Led by an international team of master trainers from the Professional Self Defense Association (PSDA).
📅October 11th from 9am-4pm
📍1230 Borgfeld Rd in Scherts
🚨 Spots are limited. Will you freeze… or will you fight?
👉 Register now!
💥 Special Offer: 25% Discount for Educators, First Responders & Military! 💥
https://vortxdefense.com/event/survive-defend-the-ultimate-urban-self-defense-bootcamp/

We've got classes for everyone in October!

🔥 Survive & Defend Bootcamp (Teens and Adults)🔥
Train for the real world: active shooter response, weapons defense, trauma care & more.
Oct. 11th from 9am-4pm
https://vortxdefense.com/event/survive-defend-the-ultimate-urban-self-defense-bootcamp/

🛡️ Child Safety Class (Ages 4–12)
With best-selling author Glenn Stevens—kids learn how to stay safe, say NO, and fight back.
Oct 12th from 2-4pm
https://vortxdefense.com/event/child-safety-and-self-defense/

👉 Limited spots—Register Now!

This class was created by Glenn Stevens, a best-selling author from Australia and the founder of the internationally recognized Child Safety Program. Glenn and our international team of instructors from VORTX and the Professional Self Defense Association have successfully taught this program to tens of thousands of families worldwide, giving both parents and children practical tools for staying safe. We are excited to have him here to lead this very special class.

The class is designed for children ages 4–12 with a parent or guardian, and it covers:

How to recognize who can be a threat and how to respond

How to verbalize and draw attention when something isn’t right

What to do and why in unsafe situations

Abduction prevention techniques

Physical skills that actually work against an adult attacker

911 scenario drills to practice making the right call in emergencies

Role-playing to reinforce real-world readiness

Register Now!
https://vortxdefense.com/event/child-safety-and-self-defense/

The Survive and Defend Bootcamp is your chance to train hard, push limits, and learn proven strategies to stay safe in real-world situations. This isn’t just another workout—it’s hands-on training that builds confidence, sharpens awareness, and gives you tools you can rely on when it matters most. We are bringing in an International Team of Self Defense Experts for this Special Event.
Training includes:
Active Shooter Response – strategies to keep yourself and others safe in extreme situations.
Barricading & Hiding Tactics – when escape isn’t possible, how to make yourself a hard target.
Intruder Engagement Protocols – knowing when and how to intervene.
Life-Saving Trauma Care – including our P.A.D. integration (Pressure, Apply, Dress) to treat critical injuries.
Weapons Defense – both gun and edged weapon survival tactics.
The Shredder – our most effective and adaptable self-defense skill for close-range encounters.
Urban Reality Scenarios – full-speed, high-stress simulations to test and sharpen your abilities.
Register Now! https://vortxdefense.com/event/survive-defend-the-ultimate-urban-self-defense-bootcamp/

At VORTX, we do one thing - teach highly effective self-defense skills to all ages. We've got some great classes coming up from a one-day "Survive and Defend" Bootcamp to a Child Safety class taught by an International Team of Self Defense Experts. Find the class that's right for you: https://vortxdefense.com/events/