Self Defense Training in Memphis

Some cities are getting more violent and are seeing a massive rise in the crime rates. Unfortunately Memphis is in the top ten for almost all crime in big cities. Many people feel like they need to barricade themselves in their homes or behind gated communities where they know all their neighbors and look after one another's property. People have to decide that if they're going to stay here, they should at least train themselves to use guns or some sort of self-defense. There are several options for self-defense for people who want training-gun ownership and permit to carry may not be for most people. Because of the need for this type of training, there are many varied courses you can enroll in in Memphis and the surrounding area.

First, decide what type of training you will be more suited for. Do you want to be able to use some sort of weapon like a stun gun or mace or pepper spray. Do you want to learn a martial art like karate? Do you want just training in strategic self-protection like a course on women's self-defense? Some courses and instruction trains a multiple of skills. In fact most schools offer varied courses in many areas. It may be that enrolling in a single course will encourage you to see other options you might not have considered before. Just start with the basics, then specialize from there.

Chilcutt's Martial Arts training is available for adults as well as for children. It's run by Chad Chilcutt who is a fourth-level Black Belt Karate champion. His courses were rated #1 in the Mid-South in 1992 and #16 Internationally. His students have competed in national and international championships, but you don't have to be a competitor. Some students love Karate and Ju-Jitsu training because of its great health and weight-loss benefits. It also improves muscle mass and strength overall. His studio has classes for all levels and self-defense is just one of the options. Give them a call and ask about their free option too.
901-388-6338 or email at chadc70@hotmail.com. Call 901-258-1900 for the latest schedule.

Tri-State Martial Arts Institute is located in Collierville, TN, east of Memphis. They specifically emphasize training based on self-protection, realizing that that is the reason most people want to learn any type of martial arts. Some aspects of their instruction focus on car jacking, bullying, auto safety, home invasions, gangs and abusive relationships. Their training seems like the perfect beginning course for women or people who feel helpless and unable to defend themselves.
Prairie Life Fitness Center
2028 W Poplar Ave # 105
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 850-5191

The Kang Rhee Studios for Martial Arts in Cordova is one of the oldest and most well-established institutions for self-protection with martial arts in the area. Kang Rhee, himself, was Elvis Presley's personal trainer. Their special type of martial arts was created by the Master himself and encorporates Karate, TaeKwonDo and Kung-Fu to train students of all body types in mastery over their own stress and over attack from outside. The adult classes emphasize concentration, dexterity and improved attitude which carry over into all the other facets of life. They also allow parents to attend their children's classes. Adult training is offered in the evenings and daytime, to accommodate busy schedules. They don't list pricing or contract agreements on their web site so people need to contact them by phone or set up a time to make a personal visit to the studio.
Kang Rhee Institute, Inc.
706 N. Germantown Parkway, #70 • Cordova (Memphis), TN 38018 • USA
(901) 757-5000