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I first started teaching in the early 1980’s as a Certified Water Safety Instructor, training Lifeguards.  As a native Texan, I knew Texas has historically had one of the highest drowning rates in the country, and I quickly realized it was more effective to teach people to prevent and save themselves from drowning in the first place, than to teach others to rescue them after it may be too late.  I became an instructor at a Swim Academy, specializing in teaching drownproofing to babies and toddlers.  This was a very rewarding and effective program with a 100% graduation rate.  Since then, I’ve continued to hold a passion for teaching, from Schutzhund (Protection Dog) Training in Germany to homeschooling my 4 wonderful children. Sharing knowledge and skills with others so they can grow and develop into their full potential is the most rewarding thing that I can do.

After teaching Martial Arts and Self Defense for over a decade, I saw a great need to have a practical personal protection program easily available to the everyday person.  It was then that I discovered C.O.B.R.A.™ Self Defense Systems, a global law enforcement based self-defense system, developed by Chris Sutton, whose mission is to “make everyone safer” and believes “everyone deserves to improve their security.  No matter your age, gender, or level of expertise.”  This scenario-style approach to self-defense allows students to practice their skills under the same stress levels they would experience in a multitude of real-world situations, yet in a safe and protected training environment.  These hands-on, reality-based results are much more effective than any other type of training.  You can’t learn to swim by simply reading a book or watching a video…at some point you’ve got to jump in the water.

I became a certified licensed C.O.B.R.A.™ Self Defense Instructor and established C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense SATX to bring this service to the greater San Antonio community.  My goal is to teach the mindset and principles of practical and effective self-defense in an enjoyable and empowering way that will not only help people live their lives more safely but gain confidence and courage in everything they choose to do.

With over 16 years of martial arts and self-defense training in Kung Jung Mu Sul (Korean Royal Court Martial Arts)-Fourth Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and C.O.B.R.A.™ Certified Self Defense, I am excited to bring my wealth of knowledge and experience to the public.