Practical protection. Real confidence. For every age.

Calm & Capable

Calm & Capable is a 60 to 90 minute personal safety workshop for everyone: kids, teens, adults, families, and older adults. It builds everyday awareness, calm decision-making under pressure, and confidence that stays with you long after the session ends.

Not a typical martial arts class, but every participant leaves with real tools, both mental and physical, that they can use immediately… at school, commuting, around the neighborhood, and in everyday life.

What it is

Built for your group

A workshop for eight-year-olds looks nothing like one for a senior center. Every Calm & Capable workshop is customized for the age group and community in the room: the content, the pace, and the physical work.

  • •Kids and families, with parents learning alongside.

  • •Teens, schools, and youth programs.

  • •Older adults and senior communities, adapted to every body and ability.

  • •Neighborhood associations, faith communities, clubs, and community groups.

  • How to recognize and avoid threatening situations before they escalate.

  • Practical personal protection strategies… no prior training needed.

  • Tools to stay calm, think clearly, and act decisively under stress.

  • Confidence, not fear, as the foundation for personal safety.

What participants leave with

Who leads it?

Led by Bob Heinemann, a Washington State certified Defensive Tactics and Use-of-Force Instructor and certified instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto. 25+ years of civilian and professional safety training.

Calm, inclusive delivery, with an emphasis on prevention and awareness.

Looking for something specific? See Aware & Ready for women's personal safety, or TeRPS for workplaces and teams.

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Learn More About Calm&Capable Events

  • 60 - 90 minutes 

  • On-site at your location or at SIMA

  • Groups of 8-30 

  • All fitness levels

  • Community/Corporate/Private Events

  • Pricing based on type of event (schedule free intro for more details)

FORMAT & PRICING

Bob personally responds to every inquiry within 48 hours.

206-456-4365  ·  info@simamartialarts.com