WHY DO YOU C.H.E.E.T. ?

“So I can protect myself and those I love.” – RV

“I can’t count on others to fight fair.” – DR

“So I can stop feeling helpless and living in fear.” - AA

“Because being on the smaller side, I need all the help I can get.” – AM

“I want to be there for the people who love me.” – BP

WHY DO YOU C.H.E.E.T. ? “So I can protect myself and those I love.” – RV “I can’t count on others to fight fair.” – DR “So I can stop feeling helpless and living in fear.” - AA “Because being on the smaller side, I need all the help I can get.” – AM “I want to be there for the people who love me.” – BP

  • “I highly recommend Vinnie’s self-defense class, especially for other women with no prior experience. The CHEET method makes the material clear, practical, and easy to remember, even if self-defense training feels intimidating at first. Vinnie teaches in a way that is empowering without being fear-based, and I left feeling confident, prepared, and situationally aware.”

    AA

  • “I enjoy working with Coach Vin because of his passion for what he teaches. He makes us feel heard and takes the time to teach us in a way that helps us understand and grow.”

    MG

  • “The CHEET method is a brilliant self defense strategy that is both simple to learn and extremely effective. It is not showy or highly technical. Its strength is that is designed for real life. The CHEET method training has definitely made me more aware and I feel safer, more confident, and more prepared walking through what can be a dangerous world.”

    AP

  • "I enjoy the weekly classes because they focus on realistic application and build on the foundation from the seminar. The seminar provided all the basic tools, and the weekly scenarios helped turn what we learned into second nature both physically and mentally. I also appreciated the opportunity to workshop situations that came up or were discussed between classes."

    RN

  • "Vin consistently shows strong attention to detail and gives clear direction during instruction. He is always prepared, and the drilling structure is very effective. The exercises are repeated week to week, which helps reinforce the skills to the highest level. The exercises are also unique and meaningful, with each one building relevant and practical skills."

    NN

  • “I have been training martial arts for over 20 years, what I have learned in CHEET are the only things I have ever taught my wife and daughter.”

    ER

  • "Seeing women there supporting and training with us helped make the environment feel safe and welcoming from the start. I never felt unsafe. Vince always came across as a coach and teacher whose only goal was to help us learn and prepare for real situations. No question or scenario was ever dismissed, and everyone's comfort level and boundaries were consistently respected."

    DR

  • “I continue to come back every week because of the culture, the people, the fact that what Vince teaches actually works, and the ability to explore your triggers while knowing you are safe.”

    MS

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References Available Upon Request

Choosing a self defense instructor is an important decision, and trust is a key part of that process. We carefully vet all of our instructors and take pride in the quality of our training and professionalism.

We are happy to provide references upon request from respected members of the community, including a high school vice principal, a retired law enforcement officer, and a non-profit director focused on equity and inclusion.

If you would like to speak with any of our references before partnering with us, please let us know and we will gladly provide their contact information.

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