Brave the Bully Seminar will be held at Defensive Edge on Tuesday, September 20th from 5 PM - 7 PM.  3rd Grade and up.  Taught by the Program's founder, Rick Alford.

Now more than ever children need to be educated on how to deal with bullies.  In this comprehensive Bully Buster program Grades 3 and up, Alford will teach kids effective methods of dealing with bullies without having to resort to violence.  Kids will learn how to identify a bully, how to prevent themselves from becoming victims as well as the importance of being the bystander.  “I’ll discuss techniques that can be used to make them be less likely to be targeted, as well as the importance of valuing differences among other kids,” explains Alford.

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It is with great sadness the we announce the passing of Grand Master

Professor Wally Jay

(June, 1917 - May 28, 2011) 

• 10th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu
• 6th Degree Black Belt in Judo
• Founder and Grandmaster of Jujitsu America
• Founder and Grandmaster of Small Circle Jujitsu™ International
• Founder and Great Grandmaster of Professor Jay's Small Circle Jujitsu™

Professor Jay was a great man and a great martial arts.  He will be sorely missed by us all!

Womens Self Defense & Brave the Bully Workshops

As part of "Stories for a Safer Wakefield", a month long community effort in March intended to provoke thought and discussion about violence and it's deterrence, Defensive Edge is proud to once again present two of our popular programs, Womens Self Defense and Brave the Bully.  Please help us spread the word about these FREE programs taking place at the Beebe Library.  Call 781-246-6334 x3 to register. Womens Self Defense: Taking place Wednesday March 23rd at 7pm.  For ages 15 and up, this class will instruct women on how to respond proactively to potential threats, and teach several unique and effective self-defense moves. Brave the Bully: This class teaches children how to identify and deal with bullies in a safe manner without the use of violence.  Students gain confidence facing tough situations and learn to be a better bystander.  Wed., March 30th at 1:30-3pm.  Grades 5 & up.

Back by Popular Demand:

Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy’s Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy is offering its free Women’s Self-Defense Clinic on September  13, 2010 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the school, 18 Del Carmine Street in Wakefield.

Designed to empower women ages 13 years old and up, this class helps participants increase their options and preparedness in the event of an attack.  Rick Alford, Defensive Edge Founder and Head Instructor, reviews safety strategies, powerful verbal skills, and easy to remember physical techniques in this one-hour introductory program. The clinic also raises awareness of dangerous situations, show how to de-escalate or interrupt an attack, and provide tools to help resist, escape and survive a violent attack.

Alford offers this clinic free of charge as a service to the local community.  The Spring session received so much excellent feedback that Alford decided to run a Fall program as well.  “Many women want this kind of program, but are intimidated about actually taking it.  I’ve developed this class to adapt to every age and ability so that you don’t have to be an athlete to learn how to defend yourself,” he explains.

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing. For more information, please call 781-245-0250 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it