The Defense Lab

Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu Based Self Defense & Combatives

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In Person Training

The Defense Lab’s in-person training is designed to give you hands-on, immersive experiences that teach you the skills needed to stay prepared, confident, and in control of your safety.

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Purpose Built Defensive Tools

The Ehud is The Defense Lab’s premier defensive blade package. This blade system comes ready to go with a live blade, training blade, and ambidextrous sheath featuring an industry-standard Discreet Carry Concepts clip.

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Upcoming Events

August 2026

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Community Meetup w/ LOHKi
Virginia Beach, VA

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March 2027

Saturday, March 13, 2027

EDC GUNFIGHTER
Houston, TX

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September 2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026

EDC GUNFIGHTER
Pittsburgh, PA

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March 2027

Sunday, March 14, 2027

EDC BLADEFIGHTER
Houston, TX

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What others are saying:

  • "Excellent class, perfect for beginners, challenging, but just enough to encourage growth , great pace, perfect instructor to student ratio. Instructors were knowledgeable, professional, well prepared and very friendly."

  • "We really enjoyed our time with DL, the course was very informative and the hands on work and techniques shared where priceless. Highly recommend them for all your self defense training needs."

  • "The information taught in this seminar is extremely valuable. The ability to learn new self defense tactics and techniques in a friendly and constructive environment is very rare. I will be attending more of these seminars to further expand my knowledge and ability in regards to gun defense and training. Very pleased with what I got out of it."

  • "Amazing instruction! Professional and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot and how to implement every technique shown in multiple different scenarios. I highly recommend the Defense Lab and will be attending again! I highly encourage anyone to take this seminar or a private lesson! Awesome seminar! Highly suggest for Law enforcement as well!"

Operating out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Teaching around the United States