Self Defense Courses, Ranking, Certifications, BJJ, Edged, Blunt Weapons.
Learn self defense through Contemporary Jeet Kune Do, BJJ, Kali, FMA, Muay Thai
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Street self defense training. You will acquire skills in striking, BJJ/grappling, Kali/Escrima-edged/blunt weapons and mass attacks. We specialize in private, semi-private instructions, group lessons and seminars. We offer crash course or intensive personal training instruction i.e. street MMA, weapons, hand to hand tactics, etc.. Ou
Street self defense training. You will acquire skills in striking, BJJ/grappling, Kali/Escrima-edged/blunt weapons and mass attacks. We specialize in private, semi-private instructions, group lessons and seminars. We offer crash course or intensive personal training instruction i.e. street MMA, weapons, hand to hand tactics, etc.. Our programs are formatted to be absorbed quickly and efficiently. We also have programs focusing on individuals 40y/o and over looking for self-defense and fitness instructions. Available training for ages 18 and over as well as women's self-defense and teens 15 years and over. Check out our Programs section for other available programs.
For long distance students or individuals with busy life schedules, we offer Monthly 2-3 hr Training Programs to fit your training needs. This training will be credited towards ranking and certifications.
Come and train with us personally in our private Dojo. We welcome and give special attention to beginners and those with little to no experience in self-defense training. We are committed in developing every individual to gain the confidence they need and gain the tools to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Martial Zapata began training in martial arts when he was a teen. He holds the rank of Senior Full Instructor in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts, Senior Full Instructor in Military Edged Weapons under Sigung Paul Vunak founder of Progressive Fighting Systems, trainer to the Navy Seals and top student of the legendar
Martial Zapata began training in martial arts when he was a teen. He holds the rank of Senior Full Instructor in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts, Senior Full Instructor in Military Edged Weapons under Sigung Paul Vunak founder of Progressive Fighting Systems, trainer to the Navy Seals and top student of the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto. Martial is one of the few Senior Training Officers for Progressive Fighting Systems and promoted to PFS West Coast Regional Director of Operations. He has trained in self defense mixed martial arts namely: Muay Thai, Kali/Escrima, Kenpo Karate, Wing Chun, and Boxing. He currently holds the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Professor Barry Jenkins Sr, President/CEO of Warrior Martial Arts LLC. Sifu Martial is a proud member of Jiu Jitsu Global Federation an association created by Master Rickson Gracie.
Luke Zapata began his martial-arts training at four years old. He has trained in Kenpo Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and FMA Filipino Martial Arts. He competed and won in traditional Katas. Additionally, an active competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has placed and won gold multiple times. Luke also has extensive training in Kali (edged and blunt weapons) as well as Thai Boxing.
Our Philosophy
Qualified Instructors
Our Philosophy
Bladed1 Defense Systems is a proud affiliate of Warrior Martial Arts, LLC. It exists to help assist and educate the common individual to learn how to protect themselves and their family through self defense and mixed martial arts. We do not aim to be the next prize fighter or MMA world champion. We are here to help every person to be be
Bladed1 Defense Systems is a proud affiliate of Warrior Martial Arts, LLC. It exists to help assist and educate the common individual to learn how to protect themselves and their family through self defense and mixed martial arts. We do not aim to be the next prize fighter or MMA world champion. We are here to help every person to be better than they were yesterday. We cater to a reality base martial-art and adapt to every individual’s capabilities. We provide the tools to equip every individual to become a hard target of violence, increase their confidence, courage and strength to protect themselves and their loved ones. We encourage the regular 9-5pm working individual, mom, dad, teen to come and train with us. We will show you only what works and not waste your precious time. Our programs do not require years of training and experience. We offer only the best and battle tested techniques that was taught to various government agencies like DOD, FBI, CIA, DEA, US Navy Seals, multiple Law enforcement agencies etc. these programs are now available and catered to the common civilian to confront violence with simple and effective techniques. Our self defense programs are based on the philosophy of Contemporary Jeet Kune Do which include Kali/ Escrima/FMA (Edged and Blunt Weapons, Dumog, Panuntukan), Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Savate, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Rapid Assault Tactics, etc. techniques were chosen based on their usefulness, efficiency and realism. This includes head butts, knees, elbows, biting, eye gouging, sticks, clubs, machetes etc. We believe that when violence confronts an individual, he needs everything in his arsenal to survive the confrontation and go home to his loved ones. We specialize in Private, Semi- Private, Small Group Instructions as well as Seminars and Certifications. All by appointment only or weekly for Instructor Training Programs.
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Sifu Martial Zapata is a complete martial artist. He is a Senior Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do as well as a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu recognized by the legendary Rickson Gracie’s Jiu Jitsu Global Federation. Whether the fight goes to the ground, involves weapons, or empty hands, Sifu Zapata has t
Sifu Martial Zapata is a complete martial artist. He is a Senior Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do as well as a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu recognized by the legendary Rickson Gracie’s Jiu Jitsu Global Federation. Whether the fight goes to the ground, involves weapons, or empty hands, Sifu Zapata has the proper answer to any situation. However, I believe the true strength of a martial arts master is his ability to teach and inspire others. Sifu Zapata is an excellent instructor. He will take you to your next level of training. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, Sifu Zapata will guide you and provide excellent training for you. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. When looking for an instructor, you want to find one with the highest ethics and morals, and with Sifu Zapata will find no one better. He is a true martial arts master. I give him my highest recommendation!
Grandmaster Barry Jenkins Sr.
Senior Instructor Contemporary Jeet Kune Do
Second Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Eighth Degree Black Belt Tracy’s Kenpo
Certified Full Instructor Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu
By Grandmaster Samuel Kwok
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"I have had the pleasure of training with Martial since 2014. Martial is very talented and able to break down instruction in very detailed manner. His understanding of each range of combat is very thorough in both weapons-based techniques as well as empty hands. In addition to his skill level, I’ve watched Martial always handle himself
"I have had the pleasure of training with Martial since 2014. Martial is very talented and able to break down instruction in very detailed manner. His understanding of each range of combat is very thorough in both weapons-based techniques as well as empty hands. In addition to his skill level, I’ve watched Martial always handle himself in a professional manner. In doing so, Martial is able to move students beyond what they thought they could do. I cannot not recommend Martial highly enough. I have had the pleasure of doing very dynamic, full speed demonstrations with Martial unrehearsed. He truly is one of very few people I could trust to do that with. In addition to all of this, I personally found Martial to be a highly moral individual with strong family and interpersonal values. If you are looking for martial arts instruction, particularly effective, functional arts, you would be wise to consider Martial, as few Instructors have his depth of understanding and skill in all ranges of combat". - Sifu Jim Miller CEO and Chief Training Officer Innovative Fighting Arts.
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"I have known Martial for many years; we share a common passion and that is training the Martial Arts. Martial is a humble, respectful, and skilled Martial Artist, his techniques are fluid and deadly. He is always one of the top instructors called upon in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do seminars to teach. When it comes to overall self-defens
"I have known Martial for many years; we share a common passion and that is training the Martial Arts. Martial is a humble, respectful, and skilled Martial Artist, his techniques are fluid and deadly. He is always one of the top instructors called upon in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do seminars to teach. When it comes to overall self-defense (striking, grappling, and weapons) I highly recommend training with Martial". - Lawrence Garcia Chief Instructor PFS New Mexico
"My Sensei Louie Zapata is Sensei of Sensei's! He is so patient no matter how many times I wasn't able to comply with the correct form. He was always forthwith with the acknowledgement of my growth in the art of MMA! after every practice I felt great confidence in what I just learned! okay my body was sore, lol... I've always considered myself a great fighter. But after studying under Sensei Louie, I became a weapon with amazing discipline, knowledge and heart. I bow to you" - Ken Ellis
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" I have trained with Martial on and off for two years and can attest that his knowledge of hand-to-hand and edged weapon combatives is vast. I feel I can be a fair judge of his abilities because I have been involved with Martial Arts since I was a young child, trained under one of Burton Richardson's instructors, took part in numerous s
" I have trained with Martial on and off for two years and can attest that his knowledge of hand-to-hand and edged weapon combatives is vast. I feel I can be a fair judge of his abilities because I have been involved with Martial Arts since I was a young child, trained under one of Burton Richardson's instructors, took part in numerous seminars with Guru's such as Dan Inosanto, Paul de Touars, Herman Sewanda, and Edgar Sulite, and even taught defense tactics alongside Special Operation Instructors for the Federal Government. Without a doubt, I can say he is a high-caliber practitioner who knows how to instruct effectively and genuinely cares about the safety of people".- Ed Castillo
"My female coworkers and I booked a group training tailored in defense tactics for us wowen. We were all levels, ages, sizes, learning the techniques together in the hands on training! Louie and his partner were collaborative in teaching real life tactics, allowing us to engage and apply the learned skills. They were instructors who really conveyed a life long mastery of the art". - Laura Aldea