The Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy, Costa Mesa, California
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Welcome to the Headquarters of the Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy. The Academy offers classes in self-defense for kids ages 7 years to 17 years of age.


The goal of the Samurai Cop Academy is to provide practical self-defense training for the youth in our communities. The courses are designed to help increase the students self-confidence level while learning to arm themselves with the knowledge and personal skills needed to be better prepared to face a physical confrontation.


Download/view the Munio Self-Defense Workshop Flier A MUNIO Self-Defense Workshop is a great way to learn how to be safer and better prepared if you are confronted with the threat of a potential violent or sexual assault confrontation that threatens us all. The name MUNIO (moon-yo) means, "I defend" or "I protect" and that's exactly what it can do for you and your loved ones. Don't be a victim, be a survivor!

This 2-hour non-martial arts workshop combines a self-defense education and hands-on practice using the MUNIO Designer Self-Defense Keychain, a unique, attractive and effective personal safety accessory. Working hands-on in simulated attack scenarios, such as grabs, chokes, hair pulls and much more, you will learn and practice easy, natural and effective ways and methods to use MUNIO that can rapidly disable an attacker and help you to escape safely and unharmed.

Download/view the Munio Self-Defense Workshop Flier.


Don't miss these dates

The following registration information applies to our Intermediate, Advanced and Black Belt Academy courses held at the Shuyokan Martial Arts Center.

Below is a list of the starting and ending dates for classes commencing in January 2021. There is typically a one-week break between each 12-week session. Please take note of the due dates by which registration must be received.

  1. All registration fees for Intermediate, Advanced and Black Belt Academy Classes will be made directly through the Dojo and not through the Recreation Department.
  2. Payment methods accepted at the Dojo: check, cash or credit card. Make checks payable to A.F.C.
  3. Class registration fees must be received on or before the dates listed below. Late registration will result in a 10% administrative late fee added to the stated ] registration fee(s). Failure to register on time may result in your child losing their position in the class.
  4. Class sessions are 12 weeks in length and all students shall remain in the same class(es) they are either currently enrolled in or will be enrolled in for the 2021 sessions.

Class Fee is $140, which allows training on any or all of these days: Tues, Wed & Thu at 6 pm and Sat at 9 am.

2021 Class Sessions

Registration Must be Received on or BEFORE

Session 1 : Jan 2 to Mar 27 Dec 15, 2020
Session 2 : Apr 6 to Jun 26 Mar 15, 2021
Session 3 : Jul 6 to Sep 25 Jun 15, 2021
Session 4 : Oct 5 to Dec 21 Sep 15, 2021

NOTE: If paid after due dates, membership will increase by 10%.

Registration is the obligation and responsibility of the child's parent or guardian. Make sure your child's registration class fee is paid on time in order to guarantee their position in class. In order to handle student growth, additional classes may be created in the future to make sure there is adequate room for all students to participate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sensei Dye at the Dojo.

Date Posted: December 21, 2020


The Samurai Cop Training Manual is now available! This manual is required reading for all Advanced and Black Belt Academy Recruits.
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Membership Policy Change!

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Teen Road To Safety

"The Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy highly endorses and recommends the Teen Road To Safety Driving Courses and Classroom programs. These courses and programs are designed to help young teen drivers in our community improve their driving skills as drivers of motor vehicles by teaching them safe and proven driving skills and techniques used when operating a motor vehicle." - Sensei David Dye, Advanced Driving Course Instructor

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Please review the comments from parents whose children are attending the Samurai Cop Self-Defense Academy.


Now Available! - Shuyokan Ryu Aikido on three DVD's (or VHS videotapes) produced by Yamazato International Productions, featuring Dye Sensei and the Yudanshakai of Shuyokan. Click on any image below for more information and how to order your DVD's (or videotapes) at special prices!

Shuyokan Ryu Aikido - Vol 1 - Kotegaeshi Techniques
Shuyokan Ryu Aikido - Vol 2 - Kotegaeshi Techniques
Shuyokan Ryu Aikido - Vol 3 - Kotegaeshi Techniques

Photos by Jim Koch

Volume #1 : Kotegaeshi Techniques (Reverse Hand Throw)
Volume #2 : Shihonage (All Direction Throw) and Iriminage (Entering Throw) Techniques
Volume #3 : Handgun, Knife, and Club Disarming Techniques


Soke David Dye Featured in the Masters Hall of Fame Online Magazine

Soke David Dye Featured in the Masters Hall of Fame Online Magazine

An exclusive interview with the martial arts icon known as "The Samurai Cop"! (click on the image above to read it)


The Importance of Breakfalls!

The importance of taking breakfalls

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(Video by Professor George Kirby, Camp Budoshin 2010)