Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts is a veteran owned and local community martial art school. Train to fight. Fight to Survive.
Specializing in concepts and techniques for self-defense, personal safety and traditional martial arts training. The goal of KATMA is to provide self-defense training to the masses. Cross the limitiation of age or gender ; strength, size , abilities or disaabilities. Provinding a scenes of empowerment and accomplishments for all students.
04/09/2026
The Summer of George... 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks to the SLP staff, teachers, advisor and most importantly the students.
This was a surprise in my 3rd year with SLP
And RIP to Mr. Marshall Tuck was an OG SLP advisor .
🍅🔥 CALLING ALL SPONSORS, VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS! 🔥🍅
Join us for the Crimson Cocktail Block Party
📍 Eastern Wharf
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026 | ⏰ 12PM–4PM
This is a fundraiser supporting:
Smart Warriors, Inc. 501 (c) (3)
Our goal focusing on self-defense and empowerment for teen girls and women.
A high-energy Bloody Mary showdown featuring Savannah’s top bars, restaurants & hotels—plus live music, local vendors, and amazing eats! 🍹🎶🍔
🏆 Compete for bragging rights + People’s Choice
📢 Winners announced at 3PM
We’re looking for:
👉 Sponsors
👉 Vendors
👉 Food Trucks
👉 Cocktail lovers ready to party
Don’t miss one of Savannah’s boldest waterfront events! 🌊🎉
03/26/2026
With the Ribbon Cutting Crew
105 Burrows Way, Guyton GA 31312
02/27/2026
Martial Arts Leadership Summer Camp: This summer we will be planning a great summer program. A student lead program in personal development in martial arts training. Contact if interested. Kids 8-13 yrs old.
www.katmadefense.com
It was a good week.
Teaching kids, getting ashes, winning an award and my car dying (might just be the battery 🤞🏾).
✝️
02/14/2026
Happy Valentine's Day. Always working.
02/03/2026
Expanding the KATMA Defense model of security and personal safety education.
I’m proud to announce a new partnership with HSI‑AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) — a program that goes far beyond the traditional Run, Hide, Fight framework.
This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver evidence‑based, scenario‑driven training that empowers everyday people to respond decisively in moments of crisis.
We’re now seeking schools, faith-based organizations, small businesses, and corporate partners committed to elevating their safety readiness and protecting their communities.
Learn more about our AVIRT training offerings in the Savannah area.
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Demonstrating our weekly training with the awesome students of .
This past month we focused on punching technique , dang-ki-num son "pulling hands". And escaping wrist grabs. Progress.
01/30/2026
Smart Warriors, Inc., a 501(c) (3) supported by the Savannah Impact Program (SIP) of the Savannah Police Department, is offering the first of five self-defense classes for women in 2026.
Their sponsorship helps to reduce the cost of the entire course.
Sign up today
The course starts February 9th, 6 pm - 8:30 pm. And it ends February 24th.
Contact: www.katmadefense.com
01/10/2026
Another progression in creating more opportunities in martial arts, self-defense and personal safety education.
Gear arrived for my upcoming course to be an active shooter response instructor. Schedule in February in Jacksonville, FL.
https://www.instagram.com/get_avirt_training?igsh=N3QyaGhscGx2MXE5
70⁰ weather in January so we are training in the park today.
Basic striking and moving drills.
Not bad for our 3rd session.
Always a work in progress
| Monday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 4:30pm - 7pm |