GMAF Christian Self-Defense

Christians have a right to defend themselves, their families and people in danger. The Bible has no law against a Christian defending themself or someone else in danger. In fact, God gives parents, lawmakers and governments the responsibility to defend themselves and other law-abiding citizens against attacks. That's why communities hire police officers and sheriff's deputies and nations build military divisions: to defend themselves. It is well within the right of every citizen to defend themself within the parameters of the law.

Fighting and self-defense are not the same thing. Fighting because of greed, jealousy or the desire to dominate or harm another person is wrong. GMAF teaches students to defend rather than fight. The word defend means "to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm." The sole purpose of self-defense is to protect your life or the life of someone in your family or an innocent person who is in danger from attack or harm. That is well within the framework of God's Word and Will.

Grace Martial Arts Florida (GMAF) has developed special self-defense classes to help Christian families, churches, schools and organizations in a world growing more violent every day. Unfortunately, some of that violence is aimed at Christians and the Christian community. It is our desire to help every Christian learn how to defend themselves and their family.

GMAF teaches the proven Three-Zone Defense System developed by Christian pastor, missionary and martial arts expert Robert Xavier. Some of the self-defense classes available in your area include:

Yon Ch'uan Martial Arts

Weekly classes
White belt to Black belt program
Special emphasis on practical and age-appropriate self-defense

Three Zone Defense

Zone Three Defenses
Zone Two Defenses
Zone One Defenses

Self-defense for Children

Defense at Home
Defense in the Neighborhood
Defense at School
Defense at Stores
Defense in Public (including parking lots and garages)
Defense Against Aggravated Assault
Defense Against Bullies
How to Avoid Violence

Self-defense for Teens

Defense at Home
Defense in the Neighborhood
Defense in Cars
Defense at School
Safety on the College Campus
Defense at Stores
Defense at Work
Defense in Public (including parking lots and garages)
Defenses Against Aggravated Assault
Defenses Against Robbery
Defenses Against Rape
How to Use Personal Security Devices
How to Use ATM and Credit Cards Safely
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)

Self-defense for Women

Defending Your Children
Defense at Home
Defense in Cars
Defense at Work
Defense for the Business Traveler
Defense in Public (including parking lots and garages)
Defenses Against Aggravated Assault
Defenses Against Robbery
Defenses Against Rape
How to Use Personal Security Devices
How to Use ATM and Credit Cards Safely
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)

Self-defense for Men

Defending Your Wife
Defending Your Children
Defense at Home
Defense in Cars
Defense at Work
Defense for the Business Traveler
Defense in Public (including parking lots and garages)
Defenses Against Aggravated Assault
Defenses Against Robbery
Defending Your Church
How to Use ATM and Credit Cards Safely
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)

Self-defense for Families

Defending Family Members
Defense at Home
Defense in the Neighborhood
Defense in Public (including parking lots and garages)
Defending Your Church
How to Use Personal Security Devices
How to Use ATM and Credit Cards Safely
Defense Against Con Artists
Defense Against Hate Crimes
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)

Safety for Senior Citizens

Three Zone Defense
Defense in Your Home
Defense in Public
Defense During Travel
Defense Against Con Artists
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)
Defending Against Falls

Safety for the Physically Disabled

Three Zone Defense
Defense in Your Home
Defense in Public
Defense During Travel
How to Avoid Violence (including road rage)
Defense Against Con Artists

Self-defense for Churches

Protecting Church Members
Defense for Church Staff
How to Avoid Violence
Protecting Church Property

Self-defense for Christian Schools

Protecting Students and Parents
Defense for School Staff
How to Avoid Violence
Protecting School Property

How Not to Become a Victim of Crime

How to Avoid Violence
Defenses Against Aggravated Assault
Defenses Against Robbery
Defenses Against Rape

What To Do If You Become a Victim of Crime

The Rights of Crime Victims

If you would like more information about GMAF Christian self-defense classes in the Tampa area or would like to know more about developing GMAF classes in your community, please contact Mark McGee at mmcgee@gmaf.org.