Welcome to Complete Self Defense, a hallmark of professional and practical self-defense training, distinguished by our outstanding reputation in Buffalo.
For over three decades, we’ve been dedicated to teaching martial arts to both children and adults, garnering great respect as a leading martial arts institution in the area.
Our forte lies in Hapkido, among other martial arts, for individuals of all ages. We aim to deliver comprehensive, age-tailored martial arts instruction, unrivaled in its scope and quality.
Our distinct Kids and Adults programs focus on traditional martial arts, with an emphasis on self-discipline and self-improvement. We specifically cater our Hapkido curriculum to the age group in focus, concentrating on practical self-defense skills. Its principles make Hapkido an inclusive self-defense system, accessible to all, irrespective of age, size, gender, or fitness level.
Our curriculum merges traditional martial arts training, physical fitness, mental resilience, and character development. A large part of our instruction emphasizes fostering self-discipline and respect, qualities crucial for success in every facet of life, both now and in the future.
Whether a beginner or experienced, all are welcome! Our skilled instructors offer a structured approach to beginners, focusing on martial arts fundamentals, proper body conditioning, self-defense, and above all, making the learning process FUN! After all…
Our goal is to create a stress-free learning environment, particularly for novices, with no pressure to compete. Regardless of your age, size, or current fitness level, we offer tailored programs to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals. Simply provide your aspirations, and we’ll manage the specifics.
Your visit to our site is a step in the right direction, introducing you to the transformative world of martial arts that will positively impact you and your family’s lives.
We place a significant emphasis on effective, real-world self-defense techniques suitable for contemporary times. Our instruction is practical, potent, and varied, imparted in a safe, clean, and friendly setting.
With Complete Self Defense, you’ll acquire relevant self-defense abilities, coupled with improved health, fitness, and self-confidence. Our curriculum also concentrates on personal development and confidence building, essential in handling any threat.
The invaluable benefits of training at Complete Self Defense include…
- Tremendous concentration and focus skills
- Skyrocketing confidence and self-esteem
- Increased fitness and flexibility
- Incredible stress relief
- Tones every muscle in your body
- Improved coordination, strength and quickness
- Physical activity and mind stimulation
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For kids, one of our biggest areas of focus is on making them BULLY-PROOF. Your child will learn how to deal with a situation if they are being bullied. Not only do we teach your kids practical self-defense skills, how to walk with confidence, and how to respond to a bullying situation, but we also offer step-by-step guidance on dealing with and ignoring bullies, walking away from threatening situations, and knowing when to take it to the next level, if necessary. In this day and age, these skills are invaluable.
Kids get a kick out of putting the POW in powerful punches, epic kicks and stellar strikes. Our programs not only teach you those impressive self-defense techniques, but they also EMPOWER you with important values such as integrity, respect and compassion.
Whether you are 4 or 84, we guarantee that you will learn, grow and have a lot of fun in every class. Get ready to make some awesome friends, cheer each other on when you accomplish something big or small, and be excited about your next class.
The instructors at Complete Self Defense are all fully qualified in the IHA Instructor Course. They undergo continual training and development to keep up-to-date with the curriculum in order to provide you high quality and best teaching methods. They combine serious teaching with fun, excitement and energy, which is the best environment in which to learn.
We would love to join you on your journey to reach your full potential and see you be as happy, healthy, and successful as possible in all that you do.
Owner and Head Instructor
Master Dave Scanlon has studied martial arts for 40 years and is a 5th Degree Master in Kwan Nyom Hapkido and Head Instructor under Grandmaster Geoff J. Booth (9th Degree) of the International Hapkido Alliance.
Master Dave is a personal trainer and incorporates his knowledge of health and fitness in his Hapkido programs. For more than 25 years, Master Dave has worked diligently with children, teens, and adults, especially ones with physical, mental, and emotional challenges, in enhancing their self-defense and fitness skills, as well as training volunteers of the Guardian Angel, Security Companies, Law Enforcement, and Military personnel in defensive tactics and fitness.
Master Dave holds a Degree in Criminal Justice, was a Deputy Sheriff for the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department, and has worked in the security most of his life, and draws upon his legal knowledge when teaching Self-Defense
Master Dave started his martial arts journey at the age 5 in Karate, Judo at 9, and Yang Tai-Chi Chuan Kung Fu at 11, before finding his passion in grappling styles, and began training Hapkido at his high school when he was 14. Throughout the years Master Dave has studied various other styles like Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Kung Fu, Boxing, Thai boxing, BJJ, Kali, and Jeet Kune Do Concepts, making Master Dave a well-rounded martial artist.
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Hawks Class Kids (Ages 5-8)
Dynamic classes teach your child self-defense and fitness, providing crucial tools for their happiness and success.
Falcons Class Kids (Ages 9-12)
Acquire skills for self-protection, cultivate inner peace and confidence, and improve your physical fitness.
Eagles Class Adults (Ages 13+)
Empower yourself with self-defense, bolster confidence, and enhance fitness through our adult classes.
How to Get Started
Come visit our Buffalo, MN facility! We offer programs in Hawks Class, Falcons Class, and Eagles Class.
Choose a program that most interests you and take the opportunity to sign-up right here on our site for one of our awesome web specials. Or feel free to give us a call at (763) 910-1498