At the Self-Defense Training Center, we believe everyone deserves to feel confident and capable in their ability to protect themselves.
Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, or someone looking to build strength and confidence, our Self-Defense Wednesdays are designed for YOU.
What You’ll Learn:
This isn’t about flashy moves or unrealistic fighting styles. This is about simple, effective self-defense that anyone can learn — no matter your age, size, strength, or fitness level. You’ll walk away with practical tools that can be applied in real-world situations, using the body you already have.
The Experience:
You will develop the understanding, the mechanics, and the instinctive ability to protect yourself more naturally, using your own body’s capabilities. You’ll move smarter, react quicker, and feel more confident in uncertain situations.
Self-Defense Wednesdays creates a casual, supportive, and welcoming club atmosphere. We’re serious about self-defense — but the environment is friendly, personal, and focused on helping everyday people grow stronger together.
Your First Step:
FREE 30-Minute Introductory Session
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Meet your instructors and get hands-on with the techniques.
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Ask questions and see how the training fits with your goals.
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Stay after for the full Self-Defense Wednesday class, absolutely free!
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No pressure. No contracts. Just a real, low-risk way to get started.
Why Choose Us?
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Expert Instruction: Learn from instructors with 25+ years experience & trained under renowned self-defense expert, John Perkins.
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Real-World Application: No fancy moves — just practical, effective self-defense skills.
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Community Focus: You’re not just another participant — you’re part of a supportive family.
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Individual Instruction in a Group Setting: Whether you’re a young adult, busy mother, father, or retiree, we meet you where you are to ensure you have the skills to feel more confident & prepared in your everyday life.
Sign Up Now
Get started with your FREE 30-minute Intro Session!
Joe Martarano
Certified Self Defense Instructor
Master Instructor Perkins Self Defense
Master Instructor GC Adaptive Defense
Head of Guided Chaos North Training Group
ABOUT US
Guided Chaos North is a provider and sponsor of Perkin's Self Defense System. Offering seminars, workshops, training sessions and self defense programs. GC North is the premier upstate Guided Chaos training center located at: 348 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
Joe Martarano, Certified Self Defense Instructor, Guided Chaos Adaptive Defense Instructor