Build Confidence and Skill in Your Self Defense
Weekly Private or Semi Private Lessons
Mixed Martial Arts
Adults and Teens
Any Skill Level
JKD is an approach to martial arts rooted in simplicity, and effectiveness. We are constantly testing your ability under pressure to find what works best for you whether striking, clinching, or grappling.
Walker has been training in martial arts for over 20 years, has taught for 15, and opened a Colorado based school in 2019 before moving to Vermont with his family! He practices a mix of Kempo and Jiu Jitsu, with Kali, Boxing, Muay Thai, and is always willing to be a white belt again to improve his ability.
Walker [is a] practical, thoughtful and energetic instructor with many years of teaching both adults and children of all ages and skill level. In addition to being an accomplished martial artists, he also has a knack for connecting with pretty much everyone…
-R.M
…passionate, dedicated, knowledgeable and highly skilled. I felt like I could meet my goals and enjoy practicing.
-I.L.
Excited to be do classes with woman's self defense and martial arts (adult). Very flexible/affordable to do 1:1 instruction right now. I already feel stronger.
-S.F.
The options and flexibility for classes has been perfect for us... Sensei Walker [has] created a dojo that allows for everyone to train and feel welcome.
-E.M.
Private training isn’t for everyone, but for a lot of people it is the best, if not the only option. In my years of training and teaching, there are a few road blocks I see time and again for students. I want to remove these challenges for people and offer even more benefits that only come with private training, such as -
Benefits of Private Training
Better Scheduling
Schedule a time that works for you, and if you miss a class we can reschedule. Don’t skip a beat with your training.
More Instruction
Get more time with your instructor. You will progress faster, get to train at your pace, and work on what you need.
Stick With It
Stay motivated, consistent, and avoid injury. More time on the mat is how you will get the most out of martial arts.
Build Yourself Up
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