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SELF DEFENSE TRAINING

Learn Self Defense at Your Home with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

Unfortunately David is not taking appointments at this time. Please Contact David to schedule future Lessons.

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Now Available in Greater Kansas City Area

 Meet Your Teacher

David Smarr

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Instructor

I have spent the last 20+ years learning, training, and teaching the best and most efficient self-defense techniques from the world-famous Gracie Family. 

I've had the privilege of training under Grand Master Helio Gracie, UFC Founder Rorion Gracie, Three Time UFC Champion Royce Gracie, and receiving my Black-Belt from Helio's Grandsons Ryron and Rener Gracie.

I have more than a decade of experience teaching beginners through advanced students, MMA fighters, law enforcement, military, special forces, and professional athletes. Allow me to provide you the best quality learning environment for achieving your goals regardless of your physical attributes.

In-Home Private Lesson Plan Outline

01 Easy to Learn

  • 5-10 Minute Review of Prevous Lesson.
  • 10 Minutes to Learn New Techniques.
  • 20 Minutes to Master Techniques 
 Increased Repetitions of Resistance Allow You the Path to Mastery in  Self Defense.

Each Lesson Plan is 30-45 minutes 

02 Structured 

Each Lesson Builds on the Previous Lesson Providing Important Concepts of Base, Leverage and Distance Management. 

These Important Concepts Allow Learning New Techniques With Increased Effeciency Making Each New Lesson Faster to Learn.

03 Adaptable

Without the Reliance on Punches and Kicks, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on Leverage and Distance Management to allow a Much Smaller Opponent Defeat a Larger Attacker, Regardless of Physical Attributes or Fitness Level.

"Self-defense is so important to know in today's society. It's not just that you might get mugged. It's more for confidence. It's the way you hold yourself when you walk into a room. Every step you take is more sure and you're much more aware of your surroundings."

Milla Jovovich

Self Defense Lessons of the Most Common Attacks

 27 Life Saving Lessons with 63 Essential Techniques Including

Kidnap Wrist Grab and Pull Defense

Standing Front Choke Defense

Escape Pinned to Ground 

Standing Sucker Punch Defense

Overhand Knife Attack

Standing Bear-Hug Defense

Escape Choke Pinned to Ground

Stick-Up Gun Defense

Hair Grab Defense

Standing Rear Choke Defense

Escape Headlock Pinned to Ground

Standing Club Defense

Why Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is practiced by Men, Woman and Children of all Ages and Fitness Levels.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most feared and effective self-defense systems. Without Relying on Puches or Kicks, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu utilizes leaverage over strength allowing you to defend yourself against much larger attackers.

David with Helio Gracie 1998
David Black Belt Ceremony 2018
David Instructor Certification 2009
David with Tamba Hali 2018

Common Questions

  • What Age Range is Recommended?

    Ages between 15-70 Years old is recommended for this program and lesson plan.

  • What Should I Wear?

    Wear comfortable clothes, such as jogger or sweat pants and tee shirt.

  • How Much Space Do I Need to Train?

    Ideal training area would be 5'x10'. David will bring a soft mat to stand on and for performing ground techniques. If you have a smaller area we can try and make some adjustments.

  • Can More Than One Person Participate in Lesson?

    Each additional person would be $20 up to 4 people.

  • Can Lessons Be Modified?

    All lessons can be modified to suite your physical needs and fitness level. 

  • Can I get a full refund?

    If you are not 100% Satisfied You Will Recieve a Full Refund.

  • Can I get Discount for Multiple Lessons?

    If You Purchase 10 lessons you Get One Lesson Free