I have conducted group workshops for a variety of organizations
in Bellingham.
Some are looking for improved workplace safety, some want assault
prevention, and some want alternatives to relying on a firearm.
Contact me to create a 1- to 2-hour workshop tailored to your
specific needs.
Possibly
you are a parent of a child about to start high school. I can
design a program to build self-confidence while learning de-escalation
skills that will empower teens to stay out of trouble.
Possibly
you are a parent sending your daughter out of the country for
school. I have traveled solo to areas of Thailand, Japan, Brazil,
Panama, and all corners of India. I have learned the hard way
what to do and what not to do for my own personal safety. Let
my real-world experience be your teacher in keeping safe in
a foreign land.
Possibly
you have a disability and feel that a routine martial arts self-defense
program will overlook your special needs. Since 2003 I have
taught an adaptive martial arts program to adults who are hearing-impaired,
blind and have developmental disabilities. The youth I work
with every day have a variety of hurdles to overcome such as
ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression.
I use the
most superior, functional training methods employed
in law enforcement to date. I would like to offer
my knowledge and on-the-job experience to you.
I welcome
the opportunity to instruct you in a holistic system
that addresses self-defense and, more importantly,
its precursor: prevention –the act of not having
to engage in combat.
I
am available to host a 1- to 2- hour defensive tactics
and de-escalation workshop for up to 30 participants.
I supply all the necessary equipment to safely teach
and train, either in your home or workplace, or at
my facility.
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Here is what a few people have said about my workshop:
“I work as a case manager with homeless youth
in Whatcom County. Some of the youth we work with expressed
concerns of not knowing what to do if they were met
with an unsafe situation in public. We decided to offer
the youth a self-defense workshop and began a search
for a place that could provide this. After contacting
several providers, we chose Unbridled Martial Arts.
We chose Unbridled Martial Arts because of
Rob’s willingness to tailor the workshop to the
needs of the youth and because of his extensive knowledge
and background in a variety of forms of martial arts.
The youth and staff who attended the workshop not only
had a great time but also learned many skills that could
help them if they ever felt threatened or unsafe. I
was impressed by the organization of the workshop, Rob’s
obvious passion for what he does, and with the cleanliness
and equipment available at the studio. We would use
Unbridled Martial Arts again in the future
for another workshop.”
Jen
Jorgensen,
Northwest Youth Services |
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“I
participated in a workshop on Self Defense/ Workplace
Safety with Rob and two co-workers. The environment
we work in can be stressful due to client contact
with sometimes volatile people. What I appreciated
about Rob’s instruction is recognizing a situation
that is developing and taking steps to prevent and
control the situation. As a female, I was not taught
to be appropriately aggressive about my boundaries.
I have had a sense of powerlessness that has been
with me since childhood. Rob’s approach is empowering
in that he has an intuitive understanding of fear
and its impact on the human psyche. He supports and
encourages a person’s own common sense approach
while showing simple techniques that build confidence.
I highly recommend Rob’s workshop to anyone,
but especially females.”
Elaine
Faulkner,
Catholic Community Services |
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"Max Higbee Center is a small nonprofit
organization that provides recreation programs for teens
and adults with developmental disabilities. One of our
main aims is to promote the physical and mental health
of our clients. Rob Eis is an invaluable resource in
helping us to achieve that goal.
In
my nearly 5 years at Max Higbee Center I continue to
be impressed by and deeply grateful for Rob's commitment
to volunteering at Max Higbee Center, as he has been
there longer than I have. Twice every month he enriches
the lives of our clients by providing adaptive martial
arts classes. He always arrives with a smile and readiness
to devote his energy to his students. Rob is sincere
and dedicated in his instruction and holds high standards
for each individual regardless of disability.
His
positive impact on our clients is apparent in both their
physical well-being and their mental focus. He is never
concerned with how high someone can kick, but rather
how hard they try. Although he teaches in a group setting,
Rob is adept at recognizing each person's learning style
and building on individual strengths.
Rob's
classes are safe, fun and a unique asset to our program.
Above all, he gives the same respect to his students
with disabilities as he would any student walking through
his doors. That alone is an irreplaceable gift to our
clients."
April
McMurry
Executive Director
Max Higbee Center |
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Note
to Business/ Organizations that work with potentially hostile
clientele. (Hospitals, group homes, law practices,
etc...)
I
have traveled throughout the United States and overseas to learn
from leaders in the field of personal protection, conflict management,
and elite combat sports. Tony Blauer, Paul Vunak, and Frank
Shamrock are a few of my instructors and they have been responsible
for teaching U.S. Navy Seals, FBI, CIA, DEA, U.S. Army Special
Forces, Air Force, Federal Air Marshal Service, Secret Service,
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and several other government
agencies.
Over
the years I have homogenized the most effective methods from
different teachers and developed a simplified formula for assault
prevention and self-defense. I teach in a progressive manner
so that anyone can learn regardless of gender, size or age.
What I teach gives the practitioner the ability to detect, defuse,
and defend themselves from harmful situations.
Overall,
my assault prevention and workplace self-defense formula gives
you:
• a means of identifying behaviors, events and environmental
factors that may trigger emergency protocols;
• nonphysical interventions such as de-escalation that
can circumvent the need for a hands-on approach; and
• physical techniques to effectively and safely restrain
hostile & combative people.
