Meet Maksym Shpolianskyi, a lifelong practitioner and teacher dedicated to providing practical, effective self-defense skills.

Master Your Inner Warrior

18+ Years Close Combat

20+ Years Sport Fighting

Certified Security Expert

Dual Masters Degrees

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One-on-One self-defense classes designed for the real world, not the sports arena.

Maksym Shpolianskyi, providing weapons training

Training for Every Aspect of Self-Defense

Unique training that combines physical combat skills with the mental, psychological, and spiritual discipline required for real-life readiness.

The method ❊


Transforming into a Warrior:

This method is not just about learning to fight, but fundamentally transforming your spiritual, psychological, intellectual, and physical state to achieve a deep and constant state of readiness.

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Survival-Focused Training:

The training is a practical approach to real-life self-defense, emphasizing skills to neutralize an opponent and avoid conflict. It includes both unarmed and weapon-based techniques, using a wide range of objects as potential tools for survival.

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The Path of Everyday Awareness: The ultimate goal is to avoid conflict, with training focused on replacing harmful habits with useful ones and developing situational awareness. This is the core of "proactive self-defense," where the best fight is the one that never happens.

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Your Path to True Preparedness Starts Here.

Our training emphasizes that the "best fight is the one that never happened," focusing on everyday awareness and proactive self-defense.

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    Situational Awareness Training

    The first and most critical line of defense. Learn to read your environment, recognize potential threats, and de-escalate situations before they become physical. True safety begins long before a fight starts.

  • Close Combat Training

    Close Combat Training

    Learn to handle close-quarters confrontations with a focus on practical, non-sportive techniques. Develop explosive power, effective striking, and tactical defense for real-world scenarios.

  • Weapon Training

    Weapon Training

    Master the use of everyday objects for self-defense. Our training teaches you how to effectively and safely use a long stick, an umbrella, or other common items to protect yourself when unarmed is not an option.

  • Combat Physical Training

    Combat Physical Training

    Build the functional strength, agility, and endurance necessary for a physical conflict. This is not about aesthetics; it's about conditioning your body to be a resilient tool for self-preservation.

Testimonials

"Maksym is a wonderful instructor. He is passionate about the subject and will take a step-by-step approach to teaching all the core concepts of boxing. He encourages to use both sides of the brain by teaching right- and left-hand approaches. Truly, a complete learning experience that has provided great results. I feel confident and prepared to use my new skills acquired if needed. He is a master teacher." 

Best, 

Eddie V. 

I had the pleasure to train with Maksym for abouting without a weapon and fitness.

I love that fighting techniques are simple and can be used at any age. I like the idea about permanent training, because not every day I can train for a few hours.

Maksym is a perfectionist. I always see his deep knowledge of what he’s training. And also the perfect combination of knowledge and practice on his part.

Kateryna S.

"Where the mind leads, the body follows"

Striking fundamentals begin slow and are coached to improve the body movements and work up to pad work and sparring to improve our distance judgements and feel the connections that put the speed and power into our striking.

I admire the dedication and consistency of Maksym's training and have improved my situational awareness and self-defense readiness.

- Joe M.

I have experienced a beautiful transformation. I have learned offense and defense with weapons and with open hands. He has taught me to implement a simple and effective versatile system that can be used under all conditions including sport or street fighting. Equally as important is that I have learned a great deal about myself when it comes to commitment and follow through with integrity and discipline. I’m very grateful for him and would recommend him to anyone interested in expanding their skills in the world of martial arts!

-Ephraim R.

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