Self-Defense Classes · Leander and Cedar Park, Texas
Self-Defense Classes in Leander, Texas
At Texas Combat, you train for real threats - not points or trophies. We combine striking, clinch, takedowns, ground control, and weapons work into one practical self-defense system built for actual situations.
Classes are beginner-friendly but realistic. You will build calm under pressure, clear decision making, and the confidence to protect yourself and the people who matter most.
Adults · Women · Kids · No experience required
Self-Defense Training Built for the Real World
Every self-defense class at Texas Combat is built around real situations - not points or trophies. You leave the mat more capable when it counts.
Reality-Based Self-Defense
Techniques are tested under pressure with live resistance, scenario work, and clear objectives. If it does not work under stress, we do not teach it.
Complete Training System
Stand up, clinch, takedowns, ground control, striking, and weapons - one curriculum that prepares you across the full range of real threats, not just one area.
Mindset and Discipline
You will build calm under pressure, respect on and off the mat, and a habit of showing up ready to work. Strength without ego. Capability without chaos.
Self-Defense Classes in Leander and Cedar Park
Every self-defense class at Texas Combat is built for real situations. Start with core classes and expand into weapons and tactical training as you progress.
Adult Self-Defense Classes
Now Enrolling
Practical self-defense for adults in Leander. Striking, clinch, takedowns, ground control, and submissions built for real threats - not points.
- Beginner-friendly, no experience required
- Pressure-tested drills and sparring
- Clear belt progress and structure
Kids Martial Arts Classes
Now Enrolling
Age-appropriate martial arts and self-defense for kids in Leander. Builds confidence, awareness, and respect on and off the mat.
- Safe, structured classes by age group
- Focus, discipline, and resilience
- Practical skills for real situations
Women's Self-Defense Classes
Now Enrolling
A focused environment for women to build real-world self-defense skills, situational awareness, and confident movement - without ego or intimidation.
- Defenses against common real-world attacks
- Awareness and boundary setting
- Supportive environment and clear progression
Knife Defense and Weapons Training
Now Enrolling
Stick, knife, and improvised weapons training that connects directly to your empty-hand skills and the threats you are most likely to face in the real world.
- Fundamentals of edged and impact weapons
- Control, disarms, and retention
- Filipino Arnis concepts and scenario drills
Law Enforcement and Military Training
By Appointment
Private and small-group training for law enforcement and military - control, apprehension, and lethal-force scenarios under realistic constraints.
- Arrest and control applications
- Weapons integration and retention
- Scenario work for high-stress situations
Self-Defense Instructor · Leander, Texas
Coach Vlady Ruiz Fuentes
With over 30 years of martial arts and self-defense experience, Coach Vlady Ruiz Fuentes is a lifelong practitioner and teacher of realistic, practical self-defense systems.
He holds a 5th-Degree Black Belt in Jishin-Do Jiu-Jitsu, a 3rd-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a 3rd-Degree Black Belt in Arnis, a 3rd-Degree Black Belt in Sikaran, and a 2nd-Degree Black Belt in Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a 1st Place finisher at the inaugural World Sikaran/Arnis Championship (1993).
A former self-defense instructor for Canadian Military and Air Force personnel and Band Police Officer with the Norway House Cree Nation, Coach Vlady Ruiz Fuentes has spent decades refining a self-defense system built on efficiency, mindset, and control.
At Texas Combat in Leander, he teaches real-world self-defense classes for adults, women, and kids - focusing on practical techniques, composure under pressure, and true confidence.
Train Hard. Stay Ready.