The Bender Academy of Self Defense

The Bender Academy of Self Defense Faith based Self-Defense for men, women, and children

Our kids program challenges young men and women to find solutions to difficult situations. Through a respectful and sup...
06/23/2026

Our kids program challenges young men and women to find solutions to difficult situations. Through a respectful and supportive environment, they get the skills to not only roll on the mats but walk confident through life!

Day 1 of the week is in the books. New faces, old faces, tons of BJJ and smiles! Don’t wait, join in the fun! Go to Bend...
06/23/2026

Day 1 of the week is in the books. New faces, old faces, tons of BJJ and smiles! Don’t wait, join in the fun! Go to Benderselfdefense.com and get started on your free week!

Fellow Dads of the academy, this is for YOU! If you have a child that trains and have been wanting to see what all this ...
06/19/2026

Fellow Dads of the academy, this is for YOU!

If you have a child that trains and have been wanting to see what all this Jiu-Jitsu stuff is about, take this chance to be on the mats with your children OR take class for yourself for the REST OF THE MONTH! See what we do, try it yourself, build memories with your kids!

Adults are still good to go, there will be no kids classes tonight!
06/18/2026

Adults are still good to go, there will be no kids classes tonight!

Tonight is the little lambs and little lions classes! Want a good energy outlet for your child this summer? Introduce th...
06/16/2026

Tonight is the little lambs and little lions classes! Want a good energy outlet for your child this summer? Introduce them to something they will LOVE and is also good for them!

The day you get to be pushed, challenged, and lea e feeling refreshed! MMA AT 8pm!!!
06/16/2026

The day you get to be pushed, challenged, and lea e feeling refreshed! MMA AT 8pm!!!

Did you know that Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly engaging, full-body workout that builds functional strength, lean muscle, ...
06/13/2026

Did you know that Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly engaging, full-body workout that builds functional strength, lean muscle, and cardiovascular endurance. By combining aerobic and anaerobic movements, a single session can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories. It also improves flexibility, core stability, and provides an excellent mental release!

Summer months are here! Instead of struggling to find things to keep your kids active, bring them to an environment that...
06/10/2026

Summer months are here! Instead of struggling to find things to keep your kids active, bring them to an environment that will challenge them to grow while making friends and learning skills that will stay with them for years!
Learn more —> benderselfdefense.com

Hey everyone! I’ve told a few, I wanted to remind everyone that there are NO kids classes tonight! Coach Micah will be c...
06/09/2026

Hey everyone! I’ve told a few, I wanted to remind everyone that there are NO kids classes tonight! Coach Micah will be celebrating a birthday for the newest 9 year old in the family! There WILL be adult classes taught by a substitute instructor! Have a great night everyone!!

I hope everyone has an amazing Memorial Day tomorrow, there will be no classes as we honor those who gave their lives fo...
05/24/2026

I hope everyone has an amazing Memorial Day tomorrow, there will be no classes as we honor those who gave their lives for our freedoms that we cherish today!

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