“Fewer victims…
every day.”
“Fewer victims… every day.”
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DeRon
“What I value most in my martial arts journey is being a part of clients’ and students’ journey as they build more confidence, improve their fitness and learn the tools to be safer. Clearly a win/win scenario.”
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Eric H
“I come to Big Sky with the hope of helping people learn how to defend themselves and keep their loved ones safe. I am highly motivated to help others become the very best they can be.“
Defend Yourself Training
We believe that everyone
has the right to feel SAFE.
Our Defend Yourself program teaches you how to stay safe and protect yourself. It’s not just about fighting, it’s about awareness, and building the confidence to handle whatever life throws at you. We combine techniques from several different disciplines so you have practical tools in dangerous situations.
The best way to get out of trouble is to never get into it in the first place.
Our objective with Defend Yourself Training (or DYT as we call it) is to prevent violence from ever entering your life. However, should the unthinkable happen, we can help to better prepare you to defend yourself, and your loved ones.
Sifu DeRon has been training in martial arts for over 25 years. He started his training in Taekwondo, the Korean martial art which translates as the “art” or “way” of foot and fist fighting. Sifu DeRon earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt, competed on the Taekwondo sparring team and served as the instructor for the Inner-City Martial Arts Program in Hartford, CT.
He went on to train in Bruce Lee’s eclectic martial art of Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do (JKD). JKD is often referred to as the first mixed martial art. Although Bruce Lee was specific about not fussing over the name, Jeet Kune Do literally means the “Way of the Intercepting Fist”. Its’ principle is to embrace simplicity, effectiveness, directness and freedom in martial arts. Once the first phase is completed, it ultimately allows its practitioners to explore their own path in martial art while maintaining the principles of JKD. Sifu DeRon attained his Black Sash from Sifu Collin Lieberman under the direct lineage of Sijo Bruce Lee and Guro Dan Inosanto. He has also trained in Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Hapkido, Kali and Thai Boxing. Sifu DeRon was a 2022 Finalist for the Whistlekick Flashlight Award for “People who make a difference in the martial arts while quietly making an impact in their community”.
“What I value most in my martial arts journey is being a part of clients’ and students’ journey as they build more confidence, improve their fitness and learn the tools to be safer. Clearly a win/win scenario.”
DeRon
Kyosanim Eric is a 7 year experienced martial arts & self defense practitioner.
He studied the art of Dahanmoodo (The Great Martial Arts of Korea) under Grandmaster Joel Waldron and Master Fusco. Joel had studied his art under Grandmaster Ho Soo Hwang and Grandmaster Moo Yong Lee.
The art of Dahanmoodo combines Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Aikido, Judo and Ground Defense all in order to create a self defense driven martial art for various situations.
In Dahanmoodo Eric learned how to handle multiple situations from verbally defusing an attacker. Keeping an attacker away. Getting away from an attacker. To “break” the attacker or restrain the attacker.
Eric was rewarded his first degree black belt in Dahanmoodo after 5 years of consistent training. After an additional 2 years as a black belt, he was rewarded his second degree by Grandmaster Waldron.
While teaching he was also bestowed the title Kyosanim; which translates to primary teacher. Someone who teaches the core and necessary skills plus foundation.
It was early into his training when he fell in love with helping others learn and grow. After his first year of training, Eric had started assisting in the Martial and Cardio Kickboxing classes. After 3 dedicated years he was leading both Adult and Youth martial arts. Hosting cardio kickboxing class, and becoming the Primary instructor for the school’s Jedi Warrior program. A class dedicated to martial arts, sword work, gymnastics and parkour.
He comes to Big Sky with the hope of helping people learn how to defend themselves and keep their loved ones safe. In addition he is highly motivated to help others become the very best they can be.
Eric
Stay Safe
Using some basic principles of Krav Maga, MMA, Kickboxing, and Boxing,
we’re able to help our clients have some fun and let out their “inner warriors”.
What we’ll work on together:
Techniques to keep you safe
Methods to help you protect your loved ones
Grabs and escapes
Footwork and striking
What you can expect:
Elevated safety awareness
Improved confidence
Better balance and coordination
Increased strength
Stay Safe
Using some basic principles of Krav Maga, MMA, Kickboxing, and Boxing,
we’re able to help our clients have some fun and let out their “inner warriors”.
What we’ll work on together:
Techniques to keep you safe
Methods to help you protect your loved ones
Grabs and escapes
Footwork and striking
What you can expect:
Elevated safety awareness
Improved confidence
Better balance and coordination
Increased strength
If something bad does come your way, know how to better defend yourself and the people around you.
“The closer I am to danger, the further I am from harm.”
Principles of Krav Maga
Always Forward
Simultaneously Attack & Defend
With our DYT coaches, you’ll gain confidence and feel empowered regardless of the situation you may find yourself in.
So, whether you just want to ‘hit stuff’ & get a great workout, or you’re ready to go “all-in”… we’ll have you feeling prepared for whatever comes next.
