Free Self-Defense Training – Sunday Afternoon Class - Beginners Welcome!

  • Ages 18+

Learn to handle real-world threats with calmness, control, and skill. Join our free self-defense class—no experience needed.

By Maryland Systema

Select date and time

Sun, Jun 8, 2025 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Location

King Farm Village Center

801 Pleasant Dr Rockville, MD 20850

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

Thank you for your interest in Maryland Systema: Integrated Self-Defense Training!

What makes Systema unique is its integrated approach. It combines principles of structure, breathing, relaxation, and movement with both physical and psychological training.

This comprehensive system not only equips you with self-defense skills but also enhances your health, reduces stress, and deepens your understanding of both your own mindset and that of an attacker.

The result is a well-rounded skill set that prepares you for a variety of situations.

Systema’s methodology aligns with Maryland’s self-defense laws by encouraging disciplined and measured responses to threats.

Our integrated approach to self-defense training fosters both physical and psychological readiness, helping practitioners respond proportionately and effectively in challenging situations.

Your First Class: Open to all adults – no previous experience required. Dress comfortably in long pants. Classes are held in the scenic park area across from the The Fontina Grille in Rockville, with ample free parking available.

Limited Spots Available! Each class lasts 1.5 hours with a maximum of 10 students. So, you will get lots of hands-on instruction. Secure your spot by texting Jim at 301-326-9146.

We can't wait to welcome you into our community and help you start a journey that will enrich every aspect of your life.

Jim Eglin
Founder and Chief Instructor, Maryland Systema

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Maryland Systema teaches self-defense built for the real world — adaptable, efficient, and grounded in natural movement. Under the leadership of Founder and Chief Instructor Jim Eglin, we focus on helping people respond to unpredictable situations with calm, control, and clear thinking.

Our training events are designed to build practical skills that work under real pressure. Whether through workshops or ongoing classes, Maryland Systema emphasizes movement, situational awareness, and appropriate responses that keep you safe and within the law.

We are committed to providing straightforward, effective training that strengthens your ability to think clearly, move freely, and protect yourself and others when it matters most.