Center of Defensive Arts

09/10/2026

Dien’s Martial Arts will be hosting a WOMANS SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP featuring Master Tim Raftery.
It will be 4 hours long, with a break for lunch. Please dress comfortably, leggings or long loose pants and tops or Tee shirts with sleeves. Ages 14 - infinity
If you sign up BEFORE September 18th, you can take $10.00 off the fee.
Class size is limited. For questions, visit our page and leave an email or message or call
314-630-7871! DON’T BE LEFT OUT OF THE EXPERIENCE THAT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE!

08/10/2026

Center of Defensive Arts would like to thank Jason Canziani and the staff at Martial Arts and Tactical Solutions for hosting a fantastic martial arts expo on 8 August. Thank you for all your hard work

04/19/2026

We had an excellent camp this weekend and appreciate all the support. See you next year.

03/30/2026

02/16/2026

The Small Circle Jujitsu seminar will be here before you know it. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with some of the world’s best Small Circle Jujitsu instructors. We are anticipating another great turnout, and we appreciate all the support from other martial arts schools.

A QR code has been added to the flyer for your convenience, or go to smallcirclejujitsu.com and click on the St. Louis seminar. From there, click on “pre-registration.”

02/02/2026

This year we are encouraging all attendees of the Small Circle Jujitsu seminar on April 18 to register and pay online at smallcirclejujitsu.com. Payment at the door is also still accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Raftery at 314-503-2102.

01/25/2026

Martial Arts & Tactical Solutions proudly recommends and endorses this outstanding training opportunity.

We’re excited to support the 8th Annual Small Circle Jujitsu Seminar, hosted by Tim Raftery and the Center of Defensive Arts, featuring Professor Leon Jay along with special guest instructors. This seminar brings together high-level instruction, practical application, and a strong martial arts community.

This event is open to all styles and ranks, making it a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding of Small Circle Jujitsu, and train alongside dedicated martial artists of all backgrounds.

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
👶 Ages 12 & Under: 12:00–2:00 PM

💲 Cost:
• $95 if paid by April 4
• $105 after April 4 or at the door
• Ages 12 & Under (2-hour seminar): $50

📍 Location:
The LODGE / Des Peres
1050 Des Peres Road
Des Peres, MO 63131

If you’re serious about growth, technical refinement, and quality instruction, this is an event we strongly encourage you to attend.

Train smart. Train with purpose. 💪🥋

01/25/2026

Our seminar is just around the corner. We’re looking forward to seeing all of our martial arts family and friends at this event.