All courses are held at the Shuyokan Martial Arts Center located at 1360 Logan Ave. #108, Costa Mesa, California.

For registration information, starting dates and to register for the following courses, please call the Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 327-7525

• Basic Self-Defense
• Intermediate Self-Defense
• Advanced Self-Defense
• Black Belt Academy  |  Black Belt Academy Squads
• Women and Young Girls Self-Defense (a non-martial art oriented workshop)

Samurai Cop’s Basic Self-Defense
(Offered through the Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Department)
For Youth Ages 6 – 17

This course teaches children how to become more confident through the use of self-defense techniques of Aikido, Judo and Karate Jutsu. Students learn about stranger awareness, how to avoid conflicts, deal with bullies and how to be safe both in the home and on the streets. Sensei David Dye, a 10th Degree Black Belt, served as a police officer for 34 years and has been actively involved in the martial arts since 1962. Students must complete a minimum of 7 of the 10 classes, recite the Student Code of Honor, and demonstrate two techniques to receive a Certificate of Completion which will allow them to enroll in the Intermediate Course. Comfortable workout clothing is recommended.

Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
10 weeks (Number of students allowed: Min. 5 / Max. 16)

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Samurai Cop’s Intermediate Self-Defense
(Offered through the Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Department)
For Youth Ages 6 – 17

Completion of the Samurai Cop’s Basic self-defense course is required. This course is a continuation of the Basic Course and focuses on intermediate techniques of self-defense. Students will learn how to defend against and deal with more aggressive confrontations, how to recover and defend themselves from being pushed to the ground from behind, and how to defend against multiple attacks by the same attacker. Students must complete a minimum of 7 of the 10 classes and demonstrate all of the techniques taught in this course to receive a Certificate of Completion which will allow them to enroll in the Advanced Course. Comfortable workout clothing is recommended.

Mondays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
10 weeks (Number of students allowed: Min. 5 / Max. 16)

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Samurai Cop’s Advanced Self-Defense
(Offered through the Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Department)
For Youth Ages 6 – 17

Completion of the Samurai Cop’s Intermediate self-defense course is required. Students must complete a minimum of 7 of the 10 classes and demonstrate all of the techniques taught in this course, wear the Academy Uniform (black Judo training jacket and pants with Academy Patches), and have a copy of the Official Samurai Cop Academy Training Manual. Those students successfully completing this course will receive a Recruit Certificate of Completion, a Blue Belt and a certificate of 9th Kyu ranking in Shuyokan Aiki-Goshin Jutsu. Recruits will be required to maintain an Academy Notebook and continue training in the Advanced Course to receive their Purple Belt (6th Kyu). Once a recruit is promoted to Purple Belt, they will have met the requirements to enroll in the Samurai Cop Black Belt Academy Course.

Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm	and	Saturdays 10:45am - 11:45am
10 weeks (Number of students allowed: Min. 5 / Max. 16)
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Samurai Cop’s Black Belt Academy
(Offered through the Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Department)
For Youth Ages 6 – 17
Black Belt Academy Squads

Prerequisites to enter this course include the completion of the Samurai Cop’s Advanced self-defense Course, along with its Certificate of Completion, and the rank of Purple Belt (the rank of 6th Kyu). Recruits attending the Samurai Cop Black Belt Academy 10 week courses must wear Academy uniform (black Judo training jacket and pants with Academy Patches). Recruits attending the Academy classes will continue to test for rank with the goal of attaining their Black Belt in Shuyokan Ryu Aikijutsu. All Samurai Cop Recruits testing for the rank of first degree Black Belt must meet Academy Time In Grade Requirements and be able to demonstrate the required testing techniques in a proficient manner. Black Belt testing will be conducted under the direction of the Shuyokan Dojo, which is the Headquarters for the Samurai Cop Black Belt Academy. The Samurai Cop Academy Black Belt Course is part of the on-going Samurai Cop Advanced self-defense Program offered at the Shuyokan Dojo through the City of Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation. The Academy classes are 10 weeks in length, meet twice weekly, and are held year round.

Complete Course Descriptions 

Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm	and	Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm, or
Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm	and	Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm, or
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm	and	Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
10 weeks (Number of students allowed: Min. 5 / Max. 16)
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Samurai Cop’s Women's and Girls Self-Defense Workshop
(A non-martial arts oriented workshop)
(Offered through the Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy - Shuyokan Dojo)
Ages 12 and up

Self-Defense Awareness is the first step in being prepared to face any physical confrontation. Knowing how to use your personal body weapons such as your hands, feet, elbows and knees could help you to overcome a personal attack. Simple and practical techniques that do no require any physical strength to defend against a personal attack will be taught to participants. Also covered in these workshops are the California laws of self-defense. Regardless of your size, age, or physical limitations, there is something for everyone in this course. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable workout clothing. Participants completing the workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Classes offered upon request for groups of 10 or more students - 3 hours in length.
Please contact the Samurai Cop by phone (714-557-6372) or email.

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Comments from parents whose children are attending the Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy:

"The clear expectations, respect, and direction have been terrific. Great assistance and adult - building of self confidence." - Mary M.

"This is providing an excellent service to help protect our children from predators". - Barry A.

"Great class for my son's co-ordination, balance, self-confidence and overall attitude." - Don & Terry S.

"I like the friendliness, structure and discipline of the class." - Alicia R.

"Thank you for your dedication towards children and providing a great class. Thanks for listening to parents as well." - Stephanie R.