Thank you for your interest in our Self-Defense seminar on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam at the Makai Recreation Center. In this free interactive seminar you will learn awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques to successfully prevent, escape, and resist unwanted situations.
Facilitator's Bio
Mr. Charles W. Gooden Jr.; owner and President of Gooden & Associates and Director of Martial Arts Programs for JBPHH, with over 30 years of experience in human and asset protection strategies and training programs. Using technical knowledge and real-life experience, Charles delivers an empowering and informative learning experience to diverse audiences, his dynamic personality and expertise commands attendees’ interest and involvement.
Charles’ professional experience include safeguarding profitability for more than 24,000 business assets, working with local schools to implement anti-bullying programs, providing combative training to military armed forces personnel, designing and implementing human protection strategies for well-known entertainers and foreign diplomats, and developing community outreach initiatives against violence..
Charles is a certified Self-Defense Instructor, holds Black Belts in Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Krav Maga and a teacher’s certification in Jeet Kune Do; is the founder of the Warrior’s for Christ Martial Arts Initiative, Victory Martial Arts & Fitness Self-Defense School (Honolulu, Hawaii), and designer of the Self-Defense N2 Seconds self-protection strategy.
Sponsors: Kupa'a Financial Advisory Group, Gooden & Associates, Inc, and Victory Martial Arts & Fitness.
Seminar Facilitator: Master Charles W. Gooden, Jr. (MC)
When: April 1st 2023
Where: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam | Makai Recreation Center
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Attire: Confortable Athletic Clothing and Gym Shoes
Bring Along: Small Towel and Water Bottle
Fitness Requirements: (No) This Class is Suitable for all Fitness Levels
This is a Free Seminar: No Cost to Active Duty Military Members, Military Dependents, Veterans, or DoD Affiliates
Rating 5 Stars:
Reached out to Charles via email to inquire about private self-defense classes for women. He responded promptly and offered a great rate for college students! It can be intimidating trying a self-defense class for the first time for a bunch of uncoordinated and athletically challenged girls, but Charles really took the time to make us feel at ease, and we had an absolute blast! During this course, we learned practical tips, strategies, and basic self-defense techniques. We really enjoyed the class and recommend it to anybody! Charles is a wonderful teacher and genuinely cares about the safety and well-being of his students.
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Rating 5 Stars:
My daughter and I recently took a self-defense course with Master Gooden, of Victory Martial Arts, on Hickam AFB. We were very impressed with the quality of the class and Master Gooden's professionalism. He had material prepared for us to learn, but he also took the time to personalize the class and address any specific self-defense concerns we had. We both walked out of the class feeling empowered. I highly recommend this class for anyone looking to improve on their self-defense awareness and skills.
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Rating 5 Stars:
"Changing the furniture in your mind" that is the phrase that Charles Gooden the owner of Victory Martial Arts and Fitness uses so you can debunk the myth about protecting yourself. Who says a small woman can't disarm someone twice as big? Keep in mind that skill combined with desire and opportunity are what allow many crimes or attempted crimes to happen. Being aware of your surroundings and anticipating potential dangerous situations and preparing for them are important in keeping yourself safe. Tonight's class spent time talking about your mindset. The latter half of the class was spent kicking, hitting, and elbowing a 250 pound Century kicker. We also learned how to use every day objects as protective devices. It was a total mind blowing and eye-opening experience. I am looking forward to attending the next level 2 class where we learn to perfect our moves. Very reasonably priced, free parking in a clean and bright atmosphere with a top notch, caring and skilled instructor. Thank you Charles we really enjoyed it!
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Rating 5 Stars:
Love everything about this place! I just recently took the Self Defense Class, this is completely out of my comfort zone and I not only walked away feeling like I learned something it was a lot of fun.
I also take my son here 3x a week for Taekwondo also, it took a while for us to find something he can be passionate about while being active. Master Charles is incredible patient and does an amazing job making each child feel included and impowerd.
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Rating 5 Stars:
A group of us took Charles introductory self defense class. It was an awesome experience with a wealth of useful information to protect ourselves in different situations. Charles made the class interesting and fun and gave us a good workout throughout the class. Coach Mike also joined and helped out. We had such a great experience that we are going to take more classes. Definitely worth your time and the skills gained is priceless.
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Rating 5 Stars:
We took a self defense class with Charles and while we had fun, we also walked away with useful tactical moves. Charles' style of teaching had us engaged and moving. He spoke of the fight, flight or freeze response in situations and ensured we understood how to keep our mind engaged and thinking ahead.
We were a mixed age group and he was able to teach us defensive moves that all 3 generations could use.
I recommend taking the self defense class and learning from Charles.
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Rating 5 Stars:
Took the introductory self defense class a couple weekends ago and it was awesome! Charles was patient, accommodating, and understanding, even though I was running late. He was very thorough which made me leave feeling as though I learned so much in only two hours. Charles gave me the impression that he is truly passionate about equipping individuals on how to defend themselves if/when it ever becomes necessary. I look forward to attending the next class and to learning more advanced techniques.
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Rating 5 Stars:
The last 45 minutes was simple self defense tactics used when there is no other option and was accessible for anyone despite physical shape. I was instructed to engage physically with the instructors, something I've not done since my attack. It was very uplifting that in a few hours I was able to trust and engage with them in a way that would of scared the crap out of me previously. I found my experience with Charles Gooden to be very empowering and positive. He's a great person.
You Will Learn and Practice
Awareness Skills for Safety,
Avoidance Strategies,
Defense Against Takedowns and Ground Fighting,
De-escalation Using Verbal Judo,
Effective Use of Blocks and Evasive Movements,
Effective Use of Strikes to Vital Areas (Hand, Knees, Elbows),
How to Deescalate Unwanted Situations Using Verbal Judo,
How to Maintain Personal Boundaries,
How to Maintain Professional Boundaries,
Self-Defense Responses to Physical Attacks,
Techniques to Escape from Holds and Grabs (Including Chokes), and
