FMA, Fundamental Martial Arts

FMA-Self defense skill development, building practical responses to serious threats. Fundamental Martial Arts is designed for the current world.

Fundamental Martial Arts (FMA) addresses the skills needed in a modern combat scenario. Over time, students develop genuine functional ability in managing and adapting to all types of attack. Students of FMA will learn and practice solutions to issues like being grabbed, being on the ground, against weapons, multiple opponents and more. FMA is not sport; sport has weight classes, only one opponent

at a time, same sex, no weapons and RULES! The development of Fundamental Martial Arts points to Scott’s personal beliefs in what is important in studying Martial Arts and a result of the thousands of hours of training dedicated students. Many available martial arts today are a merger of several arts, or are “watered down” versions of an art. FMA has a lineage that is respected, but it is an evolution and is a fully refined martial art for today’s practical needs. Fundamental Martial Arts was launched in 2006 by Scott Shephard, reflecting what he emphasizes in the studying of martial arts. Fundamental Martial Arts is designed to improve every student’s ability to protect themselves and to encourage general health and wellness. The primary quest is to build true skills in the student to prepare them as well as possible for a violent engagement. The training will always be geared to improving the ability of his students to manage a confrontation with a determined and aggressive attacker(s). FMA believes paying attention to skills that are required against an aggressive and determined opponent. In a dangerous encounter, a measly kick in the groin or a pounding on his chest will not do…There isn’t much point if you expect only people weaker than you may attack. There are many feel good type studios out there that unfortunately provide an unrealistic confidence builder type atmosphere, where sub standard results are acceptable and the training methodology is obscenely optimistic. FMA believes that approach is irresponsible and not in the best interest of the student. Although we believe focus and attention to the material is critical, we dispense with bowing and wearing special outfits. We may wear a school t-shirt, but generally regular workout clothes and athletic shoes (instead of bare feet). We do have a ranking system for the student to understand their progress and to help organize productive training groups when appropriate, but we do not wear belts in classes. There is a great deal more to a street fight than breaking a board too. Having said that, Scott personally respects ancient masters and their followers who seek more of the other side of training provided by most traditional schools. It is simply not the heart of FMA, there is far too much to concentrate on in developing someone into a person who can handle the threats of the modern world.

08/06/2026

Common self-defense myth: the bigger, stronger person always wins.

Not true!

Street-applicable self-defense isn’t about size. It’s about precision, timing, and understanding what your body is actually capable of.

This is what we teach. Every class. Every movement has a reason.

Book a class: www.fundamentalmartialarts.com

07/28/2026

Confidence isn’t a feeling you build by hoping. It’s a capability you build by training intentionally, consistently, with someone who knows what they’re teaching.

That’s FMA. That’s what we’ve been doing for 20 years. 👊

07/23/2026

Most martial arts today are watered-down versions of an art, or a merger of several. FMA is different.

FMA has a respected lineage — but it’s an evolution. A fully refined, meaningful martial art built for today’s threats. No breaking boards. No wearing belts. Not one opponent at a time with rules (in a controlled setting) as you do in sport-focused schools.

The name says it all: Fundamental. Because with good fundamentals, you can master anything. Without them, you cannot. And when your life depends on it, fundamentals are all that hold up under pressure.

That’s the philosophy every class is built on.

07/22/2026

If you’re a realtor, your office is every house you walk into and often alone.

You meet strangers. You’re in unfamiliar spaces. You often don’t know who’s coming through the door.

Generic safety tips aren’t enough for that reality.

FMA offers practical, skill-based training built for exactly the situations working professionals face — online courses available nationwide (coming soon), and in-person instruction is currently available right here in Prescott, AZ.

Your safety is your responsibility. Let’s make sure you’re ready.

07/18/2026

This is the very first safety product Scott Shephard has ever endorsed!

Scott has been searching for something simple that could be the most useful for the most people. Meet the Birdie personal alarm!

Scott’s favorite features!

· Birdie is TSA travel approved. Unlike pepper spray or tasers, personal alarms do not contain weapons or harmful chemicals. You can safely pack your Birdie in both your carry-on and checked luggage when flying.

· Anyone can use Birdie, from the very young to the very old

· Rechargeable, comes with a USB charging cable

· 130db siren is as loud as a jet engine flying 100 ft overhead

· On/Off switch

· Flashlight

· ONE YEAR WARRANTY

FMA DISCOUNT LINK!
https://www.shesbirdie.com/FMASAFE

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04/26/2026

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04/25/2026

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Prescott

Telephone

+19289252642

Website

https://www.fundamentalmartialarts.com/

Address

Historic Building Gurley & Cortez
Prescott, AZ

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