WHAT IS AEGIS SELF DEFENSE?
In Greek mythology, the Aegis was the legendary shield of Zeus, passed down to his daughter Athena, protecting her in all battles.
Aegis Self Defense is a team dedicated to both your physical and mental well being. Our core training principles are empowerment, resiliency, and strength.
Empowerment - Giving yourself permission to stand up and fight for yourself. The right to set boundaries to nobody's rules but your own. Be it using your voice in harassing situations or using violence yourself to escape.
Resiliency - Decisions under stress, recovery from mental and physical trauma, continuous self care.
Strength - Tapping in to the strength we all have, physical and mental. Strength to establish self defense plans that work for you. Strength to endure, survive, and knowing you are worth fighting for.
WHY US?
Not your average self defense class
Our team knows the severe impacts of trauma and violence. We create a safe environment to ensure we protect your physical and mental well-being. We work 1 on 1 with our clients to develop a curriculum that meets your needs. We offer training in academic, proactive, physical, and recovery skills.
​
Aegis Self Defense understands physical limitations and fear. Our principles based philosophy helps find abilities that work for everyone, respective of their size, strength, and physical abilities.
OUR TRAINING OFFERINGS
Create a syllabus for your needs
PROACTIVE AND ACADEMICÂ SKILLS TRAINING:
Trauma awareness, mitigation, self-care
Mental preparation
Target indicators - what attackers look for
Conflict de-escalation
Situational awareness
Pre-attack / behavioral cues
The freeze and the flinch
Adrenaline impact
Post encounter aftermath
Navigating self defense law
Domestic violence strategy
PHYSICAL SKILLS TRAINING:
Body structure
Principles of movement
Force generation
Striking fundamentals
Grappling fundamentals
Vascular restraints
Throws and takedowns
Creating distance
Counter ambush
Using weapons / force multipliers
Pain compliance
Violence escalation risks
ABOUT US
Jessie Budahl - Lead Instructor
Self Defense Background
Realities of Violence
Crisis Support
Karate
MMA
Krav Maga
Assistant Firearms Instructor
​
Professional Background
Model for hire
Community living instructor
Crisis prevention, de-escalation and behavioral programs
Nathan Corliss - Lead Instructor
Self Defense Background
Realities of Violence
Violence Dynamics
Conflict Communications
ITF Tae Kwon Do
Judo
Jujitsu
Krav Maga
Escrima
One on one control tactics
​
Professional Background
Quality, regulatory, operations, and performance improvement - manufacturing, healthcare
ICISF Trained peer supporter - Assisting individuals in crisis and group crisis intervention.
St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS) volunteer - Hospital Preparedness
