GUIDED CHAOS CLASSES

With the untimely passing of our friend, colleague, and Grandmaster, John Perkins, we are retiring our "Guided Chaos" trademarked schools.

HOWEVER, you can still get unparalleled instruction from Guided Chaos-certified black belts at the "Perkins Self-Defense School" locations listed on this page.

In addition, 3 of these locations have instructors with Master-level GC black belts (5th degree and above).

► PLEASE NOTE: All schools listed here are independently owned and operated, with no official connection to this website or the videos offered within. Please contact them for class schedules and fees.

ALL SCHOOLS WITH GC BLACKBELTS

QUESTIONS:

1. ARE YOU AN EXPERT?

There's Tai Chi, Bagua, Xing Yi, Aikido, JKD and many other internal systems but only Guided Chaos' instructors teach completely free-form, adaptive self-defense.

Called by many "The most unique self-defense system in the world."

2. ARE YOU A BEGINNER?

Train in a SAFE, friendly, fun and relaxed environment that bears no resemblance to a militarized boot camp! Self-defense is deadly serious, but the best methods for learning it don't include rigid, regimented or "sportive" competition.

PERKINS SELF DEFENSE HQ:

93 Orange Turnpike

SLOATSBURG, NY

Now open to the public

►SATURDAY 11AM-1PM

$30/class or $100/month (cash only)

Taught by Senior Master Michael Watson

Master Joe Martarano

GC 5th degree Tina Dawn

For an updated schedule and fee info, contact Tina Dawn: LFselfdefense@gmail[DOT]com or https://www.lifeforceselfdefense.com/contact

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOMEN'S CLASSES STARTING UP

Taught by Guided Chaos Master Tina Dawn

LifeForce SELF-DEFENSE

INFO: NOT NEAR A PERKINS SELF-DEFENSE SCHOOL? ►JOIN A LOCAL TRAINING GROUP!

Want to join or form an "informal" Guided Chaos training group of friendly, like-minded individuals in your area who value growth over ego? Register at the link below to join an exclusive list of interested individuals from all over the world looking for training partners to work out with safely and sanely. NOTE:

▶︎ You must read and agree to follow all Training Group rules.

▶︎ These are NOT certified Guided Chaos Schools or instructors (regardless of whether they have Guided Chaos black belts or not). You should use your discretion.
▶︎ These training groups are INFORMAL and FREE and you should neither charge nor give money to train.
▶︎ Even though an individual appears on this list, they may have never actually taken a class in Guided Chaos. In other words boys and girls, these groups are voluntary and you're on your own. Adaptive Defense Inc. or Mad Squirrel Productions Inc. cannot be held responsible for training injuries or whether participants are in adequate physical condition to engage in rigorous activity. You train at your own risk!

REGISTER TO FORM/JOIN A LOCAL TRAINING GROUP

SCHOOLS WITH GUIDED CHAOS BLACK BELT INSTRUCTORS: U.S. & INTERNATIONAL

(Although these instructors have earned GC blackbelts, they and their schools are independent and unmonitored entities with no business or financial connection to Guided Chaos).

►PERKINS SELF DEFENSE HQ: 93 Orange Turnpike SLOATSBURG, NY

SATURDAY 11AM-1PM

$30/class or $100/month (cash only)

Taught by Senior Master Michael Watson, Master Joe Martarano, GC 5th degree Tina Dawn

For an updated schedule and fee info, contact Tina Dawn: LFselfdefense@gmail[DOT]com or https://www.lifeforceselfdefense.com/contact
►Atlanta, GA : Atlanta Combatives

►Boca Raton, FL: Real World Self-defense and Internal Martial Arts

►Kansas City, KS: KC Chaos Combatives

►Kingston, NY: Self-defense Training Center

►San Francisco, CA : SF Bay Area Internal Self-Defense Arts

►Playa Del Ray, CA: Martin Chavez, 5th degree. Private lessons only. Guided Chaos principles, drills, awareness, contact flow, combatives, and ground fighting. Email martinchavez33[AT]gmail[DOT]com for rates and to schedule a class (Replace [AT] and [DOT] with @ and . )

►Sao Paulo, BRAZIL: Academia Imoto
►Slough, England, UK: Unity Fitness

CERTIFICATIONS / PROMOTIONS / RANKINGS

Learn the art created by a Veteran of Over 100 Documented, brutally violent,

life-and-death confrontations what WORKS:

► Simple self-defense methods you can learn in weeks.
► Advanced self-defense methods that can take you to the highest levels in the shortest time.

► The best "hands-on" classroom training with the most personal attention in the business.

► The only TRULY, free-form, adaptive self-defense system for surviving real violence.

Adults Only: NO kids* - NO katas - NO uniforms - NO Nonsense.

Wear comfortable (clean) street clothes.

*Teens accompanied by parent may be admitted to class at instructor's discretion.

HOW IS PERKINS SELF DEFENSE TRAINING DIFFERENT?

OLD ELMSFORD SCHOOL REVIEWS

The instructors coauthored the book “Attack Proof” and have a history of teaching people of various ages and physical abilities to defend themselves and avoid dangerous situations in the shortest time possible. They teach only what is practical and avoid techniques that look good, but can’t be utilized under chaotic conditions. That may sound like common sense, but it is rare because many martial artists get distracted by learning endless variations on flashy moves that look cool, but are of questionable practical value- you won’t find those here.

This is a great group of people teaching/learning a great art. What they teach is immediately useful, but the principals can be further developed over a lifetime. We are very lucky to have this school in Westchester."

Brian Crowley

"This is life changing!

This art is everything you always wanted to know to survive.

Realistic and straight to the point!"

Mike McNulty

"Guided Chaos was created by John Perkins, who, as a law enforcement officer, crime scene expert and unsanctioned pit fighter, combined his involvement in over 100 deadly fights with his lifetime of study of different martial arts styles.

The result is a fighting system that is exceptionally effective in real-world situations because every move has its basis in subduing a real opponent or opponents, and not in following a stylized form, kata, or scripted attack. I learned more about defending myself in my first month with Guided Chaos than I had in my many years of training with any other style."

Dave Teich

"This is the stuff you want to know for that moment you hope you never have. I've read about, observed, and analyzed a lot of different "styles" in the hope of finding the real deal when it comes to self-defense. Well I found it in Guided Chaos. No sport, no trophies, no BS. This is the real deal!!

Roberto Casanova

"From the teachers to the attitude to the style of the art itself, this is the best school I've ever attended.

At 36, I've moved often and so had a chance to sample but never master a number of styles from kung fu to tai chi, aikido, brazilian jiu-jitsu, shotokan and tae kwon do; hands down this has been the best experience. I don't feel the need to ever study another style.

In eight classes, I am now far better prepared to survive an actual life-threatening attack than I've ever been. And yet, I could easily and happily spend the next ten years studying Guided Chaos, working to master the subtleties of the art.

Also, everyone I've worked with, from Grandmaster John Perkins...to Matt Kovsky, has been wildly skilled and easy to work with. A variety of styles at the instructional level has led to fast and effective learning and new personal abilities.

If you're into martial arts - especially real-life applications, this is worth every second of the time it takes to check out."

Devon White

The classes are excellent- they're very comprehensive. I feel like I've learned more in the last few weeks at the new facility than I've learned in the last 5 months at the previous location. It’s like I’m getting a private lesson every night. We get right down to business, no horsing around.

I’ve studied many different martial arts throughout my life including Krav Maga, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and even boxing. The system of Guided Chaos created by John Perkins is like something from another planet. It takes the best components from different martial arts and combines them into one master art. There’s nothing like it. Oh yeah, it’s super fun too.

...If you're really serious about self defense and you want to get better, you should check it out.

S.T.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

► Separate Women's classes ARE starting up, taught by GC Master Tina Dawn (these are not official Guided Chaos classes). Go to LifeForce Self-Defense for more info.

All Perkins Self-Defense School Locations
With Guided Chaos Black Belt Instructors

ATLANTA, GA

Atlanta Combatives
BOCA RATON, FL

Real World Self-defense

KANSAS CITY, KS

KC Chaos Combatives
KINGSTON, NY

Self-defense Training Center
SLOUGH, UK

Unity Martial Arts Academy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Rise Above
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

Academia Imoto

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