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Specialties
We specialize in taking Self Defense to the next level. We refer to it as «Defense of Self!»
We stress improvement in the 5 Fitnesses: Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, Perceptual and Physical!
History
Established in 2001.
We have been teaching Self Defense/Martial Arts in the Phoenix Area since 1981.
In January of 2001 we formerly became Attitude First, LLC
In July 2012 we opened our new location!
Meet the Business Owner
Lawrence R.
Business Owner
Lawrence R began teaching Kenpo in the Phoenix area in 1981.
He opened his first school in 1984. After running a program at the Deer Valley Community Center from 1991 until 2011 he opened Attitude First Training Center in 2001.
Lawrence was a strong competitor 1982 – 1984 PKA, WKA & IKBA Full Contact Title Holder, 1983 & 1985 International Karate Championship top finisher, 7 time AZ «ARA» State Champion in Forms, Fighting and Self Defense, 2 time «ARA» Top Black Belt Competitor.
Lawrence has taken this experience to be a top coach with training several top competitors in Sport Karate and MMA.
A 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo he has worked with students from ages 3 on Up. «Teach people how to defend themselves on the street and in life is ever as important as training top competitors and just as rewarding!»