About

Building confidence on and off the mat.

Resilient Defense Institute is a Vermont nonprofit built around the idea that martial arts can be more than training. It can be a place where teens learn discipline, self-respect, emotional control, leadership, and confidence.

We are starting humbly in Central Vermont with small classes and personal mentorship. The first course is already limited to six students, and sponsor support will help us grow into a proper facility when the time is right.