About me
We design empowerment — one person at a time.
I'm the coach behind Custom Self Defense in Malvern, PA. I teach practical, no-nonsense self-defense to everyday people — students, parents, commuters, and anyone who wants to feel steadier walking to their car at night.
Every session is built around the person in front of me. No uniforms, no belt tests, no assumptions about what your body can do. Just the handful of things that actually work, drilled until they're yours.
How I teach
Simple, repeatable, yours.
Personalized, not generic
We start with your life — your commute, your routine, your concerns — and build the training around it.
Few techniques, done well
Under pressure you keep what you've drilled hundreds of times. I'd rather you own five moves than recognize fifty.
Calm before contact
Awareness, distance, and voice come first. Physical skills are the last layer, not the first.
Who I work with
- Women who want practical escapes and confidence, not theory
- Beginners who've never trained and don't want to feel out of place
- Parents and teens learning together
- Anyone who wants a private, judgment-free place to start
Ways to train with me
- Private sessions — $50
One-on-one in Malvern, PA, on my posted availability. - Online membership — $25/month
A new focused video every week, with optional feedback on your reps. - Women's Basics course — $39
A one-time course covering the essentials. - Self Defense Basics course — $39
Foundations you can drill at home.