Whether you're 25 and athletic or 65 and haven't exercised in years, the training adjusts for you.
Choi Kwang Do is designed for longevity. I have 5 students currently in their 70s.
Awareness Is Your First Line of Defense
Awareness-Based . Non-Combative
No Sparring . Taught by a 45-Year Instructor
Real skills for real situations
The Vast Majority of Self-Defense Has Little to Do With Punching or kicking
You don't need to be a fighter to protect yourself. You need to be aware. Awareness of yourself, your environment, and how to plan your movement before a situation ever develops. That's where real self-defense starts.
Most people who walk through this door aren't looking to compete or spar. They want to feel confident walking to their car at night, know what to do if someone crosses a line, and carry themselves in a way that says 'I'm paying attention.'
I've been teaching this approach for over 45 years.
Situational Awareness: Learn to read your environment before you enter it.
De-Escalation: Knowing how to defuse a situation with your voice, your body language, and your positioning is the most practical self-defense skill most people will ever need.
Practical Technique: If awareness and de-escalation aren't enough, you'll know what to do.
Awareness-First Approach: Most self-defense programs start with physical technique. We start with awareness, de-escalation, and positioning.
Non-Combative Training: No sparring, no competition. Every technique is taught in a controlled, supportive environment.
45+ Years of Teaching Experience: Patrick Boyd has been teaching since 1979. This is not a weekend seminar.
a burglary takes place in the United States.
take place in a home.
an American is sexually assaulted.
Empower Yourself • Transform Your Body • Gain Confidence for Yourself & Your Family
Read your environment before you enter it.
Defuse situations before they become physical.
Functional skills you can rely on when it matters.
Real self-defense training at Peachtree City Universal Martial Art. The goal isn't to make you dangerous. The goal is to make you aware, confident, and prepared so you can move through the world knowing you have options. One visit will show you the difference between this and everything else you've seen.
None at all. This program is designed for people with no prior training.
This is a non-combative program.
Ages 13 and up.
A weapon is a last resort, and most situations that feel threatening never reach that point. What happens in the 30 seconds before you'd ever reach for it?
A weekend seminar gives you a taste. Ongoing training builds actual skill.
Most students train 2-3 times per week.