AVIRT stands for Active Violence Immediate Response Training.  AVIRT is a program that is certified through the Health and Safety Institute, designed by law enforcement and medical professionals to provide lecture and hands-on components to empower you to act accordingly during an active violence situation.  AVIRT consists of active shooter and bleed control training. Keep It Real Self Defense is an authorized AVIRT training center.

Yes, AVIRT can be done by anyone!  Keep in mind that some of the material is physical.  If you have any medical concerns, please discuss with your instructor before class to modify the material.  As with all physical activity, you should clear it with your doctor.

Any organization can benefit from AVIRT!  For example, churches, schools, retail, industrial, healthcare facilities, and community centers can all benefit from AVIRT. 

Self defense is defending yourself against an unprovoked attack.  Self defense is never a consensual fight!

1. You will learn what self defense is and what it is not.
2. You will learn not just self defense techniques but key principles surrounding self defense.
3. You will learn De-escalation strategies.
4. You will learn basic striking and targeting of vital points.
5. You will learn defenses against common attacks on women!

REACT is an active violence and bleed control program designed to to empower and protect.  This program consists of advanced bleed control techniques along with necessary survival skills for active violence events!