Our instructional methods allow students to form a strong basic skills set by giving them a working knowledge of the function, purpose and proper use of various strikes, throws, positions, movements, etc. Everyone has their preferences - whether it be sparring or ground fighting, one throw more than another, or perhaps some other technique - so in order to get the most out of their training, we encourage the students to take what they like best and hone it to perfection, while keeping up all the other areas of their training.
	We believe that experimenting with techniques helps to develop great proficiency through trial and error, and the Sensei's close supervision, vast experience & knowledge helps to guide the students in their path toward becoming skilled martial artists. The students at our school learn when and how to react in many scenarios, so when the time comes for them to protect themselves in real life, they can do so effectively. We also give students the opportunity to strengthen their natural physical abilities in order to maximize their self-defense skills.

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With a combined total of over 100 years experience, the Henderson Self Defense Center has been bringing the community the very best in martial arts instruction for over 5 years. With our techniques based on centuries-old knowledge and blended with the best of modern karate and self defense styles and applications, we set ourselves apart from all other schools.

Want to learn good karate? The Henderson Self Defense Center is a martial arts school in Henderson, NV, which teaches a Mixed Martial Arts style of karate that combines Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu) in a balanced combination of standing hand-to-hand fighting and grappling. Carrying Concealed Weapons CCW permit classes are also available at Henderson Self Defense Center. We believe in using a practical karate fighting style that works in the street. Henderson Self Defense teaches a very practical karate style called Mixed Martial Arts. Mixed Martial Arts is the new wave of karate, blending tradition with modern, and combining Judo and Taekwondo with realistic karate styles such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu). Henderson Self Defense's instructors have extensive martial arts backgrounds, and have achieved high ranks in many forms of karate, including Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. Henderson Self Defense Center has karate classes for all ages, from 6 thru adults. Our Mixed Martial Arts program encourages discipline, confidence and self-respect in students of all ages. Our kids martial arts program is taught with the same level of quality instruction as our adult classes. The kids program includes all the styles, especially Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu), Judo and Kickboxing, and the adults program also includes Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Kickboxing. Henderson Self Defense Center teaches karate that works in a martial arts form respected and used in both competition and real situations. Mixed Martial Arts is well-rounded. We have excellent martial arts programs for kids and adults alike. Also at Henderson Self Defense Center are Carrying Concealed Weapons CCW classes taught by a fully certified CCW instructor, Rick Allen. Kajukenbo and Ninjitsu Ninjutsu programs are also available at the Henderson Self Defense Center.