Programs/Defensive Skills for Security Professionals
Defensive Skills for Security Professionals
A condensed six-week martial arts program for security professionals and others who want practical defensive skills on the job. This is not an Ontario Security Guard Licence (training & testing) course. It is a defensive-skills supplement focused on awareness, control tactics and appropriate defensive techniques.
Ages
Adults working in or preparing for security-related roles
Beginners
Best suited to adults with a professional or training context; ask us if you are unsure.
What happens in class
Training covers situational awareness, de-escalation mindset, control and defensive techniques appropriate for professionals who may face hostile situations — taught in a dojang setting.
Skills and outcomes
Participants complete a six-week skills program designed to complement — not replace — any licensing or workplace training their employer requires.
- ▸Six-week format
- ▸Defensive skills
- ▸Awareness & control
- ▸For working professionals
Safety and equipment
Techniques are practiced under supervision with clear safety rules. Participants should follow their workplace policies regarding use of force.
Class times
Six-week intakes are scheduled periodically during evening club hours. Contact us for the next start date.
View class hours & membership →Instructors
- Grand Master K. J. Cariati — IX Degree
- Master Joseph Cariati — VII Degree
Course and membership
This is a scheduled course intake rather than a drop-in weekly trial. Contact us to ask about the next start date and what to expect.
Membership options vary by age and schedule. Contact us for current pricing and the plan that fits your family. Registration forms are provided after you register.
Location
377 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2V7
Visitor parking is available in the Toronto District Christian High School (TDChristian) lot. Follow signs for evening community programs.
Located in Toronto District Christian High School. Enter through the main school entrance used for evening programs. The gym / training area is inside — look for Woodbridge Taekwon-Do signs, or ask at the front desk.
FAQ
Will this get me my Ontario security guard licence?
No. You must complete the government-approved licensing pathway separately. This course is optional martial arts skills training for people in or entering the security field.
Who is this for?
Licensed guards, event staff and adults seeking practical defensive skills to complement workplace training.