10AM: Weekly Beginner Self Defense session
Build practical skills. Develop real confidence. Learn how to protect yourself.
Whether you are completely new to self-defense or looking to strengthen your personal safety skills, this course provides a structured and supportive environment to help you build confidence and competence.
What You’ll Learn
Beginner students will develop the core fundamentals of self-defense, including:
Appropriate defensive stances
Blocks and striking techniques
Passing and trapping
Methods for staying on your feet
Creating space to safely escape
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Beginners with little to no prior experience
Adults and college students
Professionals and parents
Anyone who wants to feel more confident and prepared
Course Details
Schedule: Every Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location:IronFit Gym, 435 W. Commercial Street in East Rochester
Tuition: $100 per month
Bonus: Includes one guest pass each month so you can bring a friend to try the class
Important Requirements
This is an active, physically demanding course. Participation in all drills and exercises is required.
Please wear:
Comfortable athletic clothing
Sneakers or flat-soled, lace-up shoes
Bring water and a willingness to learn
What You’ll Gain
This course will develop:
Practical self-defense skills
Improved awareness and body mechanics
Confidence
Ability to respond under pressure
Foundation for continued training
Seats are limited to maintain a focused training environment and provide individualized instruction.
11AM: Weekly Beginner Concealed Carry Skills Session
Build safe habits. Develop practical skills. Carry with confidence.
While completion of our Intro to Concealed Carry Skills course is highly recommended, it is not required to join this program.
What You’ll Learn
Firearm safety fundamentals
Marksmanship essentials:
Stance
Grip
Sight picture
Sight alignment
Breathing
Trigger control
Drawing and firing from concealment
Target transitions
Movement and positioning through environments
Effective use of cover
Who This Course Is For
New concealed carriers
Beginners seeking structured skill development
Permit holders who want to improve practical firearm handling
Responsible gun owners looking to build confidence and consistency
Course Details
Schedule: Every Saturday at 3:00PM
Location:Iron Fit Gym, 435 W. Commercial Street in East Rochester
Tuition: $100 per month or $270 for 3 Months
Training Format
This is a physically active, hands-on course that emphasizes practical application and skill development. Students will spend minimal time in lecture and maximum time practicing.
What You’ll Develop
Safe and consistent gun-handling habits
Improved accuracy and marksmanship fundamentals
Greater confidence drawing from concealment
Better movement and decision-making under pressure
If you are ready to build a strong foundation and carry with greater confidence, Concealed Carry Skills Level One is the perfect place to start.
12:30PM: Intro to Self Defense Session
Whether you’re completely new to self-defense or simply want to feel more confident in everyday situations, this 1 hour introductory course is designed to give you practical, easy-to-learn skills you can start using immediately.
This course is ideal for adults, college students, professionals, parents, and anyone looking to improve personal safety, awareness, and confidence — no experience or fitness background required.
What’s included:
A one page guide (E-mailed after registration - Check Spam for an email from Theron.Genaux@EDCRochester.com)
Hands on skills training: Stances, Creating Space, Blocks, Strikes and how to stay on your feet.
A chance to win a free month of our self defense sessions.
First is a five minute review of the guide which covers:
Conflict prevention
Stances
Situational awareness
The OODA loop
Then it’s all hands on practice:
Non-Threatening defensive stance
Ways to create space
Blocking and strikes
Principles of staying on your feet
Seats are intentionally limited to ensure smaller groups for more 1:1 attention and content delivery.
It’ll be important for you to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers or flat sole, laced shoes (Vans, Converse, Barefoot or wrestling/Martial Art shoes are all acceptable but not required).
Location: Iron Fit Gym 435 W. Commercial Street East Rochester
Time: Saturday (Select your Date) 12:30-1:30PM
Investment: $42
2:00PM: Intro to Concealed Carry Skills Session
Build your foundation. Carry with confidence.
This beginner-friendly, one-hour skills session is designed to introduce you to the essential concepts and techniques of safe, effective concealed carry. Whether you are new to firearms or looking to develop greater confidence, this course provides practical, hands-on coaching in a safe and supportive environment.
Topics Covered
Basic firearm safety
Marksmanship fundamentals:
Stance
Grip
Sight picture
Sight alignment
Breathing
Trigger control
Drawing and firing from concealment
Movement and positioning
Who This Course Is For
This session is ideal for:
New firearm owners
Prospective concealed carriers
Beginners seeking structured, hands-on training
Anyone looking to improve confidence and competence
Training Format
Our coaching approach minimizes lecture and emphasizes active participation. You’ll spend less time listening and more time practicing the skills that matter most. We do not utilize any live fire in this program. Airsoft replicas are used to ensure our safety standards.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this session, you will leave with:
A solid understanding of firearm safety
Improved marksmanship fundamentals
Greater confidence drawing from concealment
Practical movement and positioning skills
Clear next steps for continued development
Course Details
Duration: 1 Hour
Location: Iron Fit Gym 435 W.Commercial Street, East Rochester
Format: Hands-on, beginner-friendly skills training
If you are ready to build a strong foundation and begin your concealed carry journey with confidence, this introductory session is the perfect place to start.