If you're looking for self-defense training that's actually rooted in reality, this is the place. Troy is the real deal. His approach isn't flashy or theoretical. It's practical, pressure-tested, and built around scenarios you might actually face. I've trained with Troy and can tell you firsthand: the instruction is top notch, the environment is welcoming, and you leave every session feeling sharper and more confident. He meets you where you are, whether you're brand new or experienced, and pushes you to get better without any ego in the room. 5 . Can't recommend Reality Defense enough! read more

I am sending my daughter off to college and want to ensure she has the skills to take care of herself. I attended with her and it was a tremendous learning experience. The trainers (Kristie, Frank and son) provided efficient, informative classroom knowledge. We spent much of the time practicing and reinforcing what we were learning. Much of your natural instincts are wrong and I know I walked in with hesitation about actually hurting someone. It was so helpful to learn, practice real life skills and get permission to do whatever it takes to get away safely. Watching the HS gals in the class go from shock/startled from being grabbed or pinned down to confident bad asses was very impressive. RDT you are doing a tremendous service for our community of women! read more

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Do yourself a favor and go see Troy and Kristie. They really know their stuff and are good people to boot! My teen daughter and I have both taken defense classes with Kristie and learned a ton. read more

Hands down the best firearm safety training course! At first I was nervous not knowing what to expect or do for my first couple of classes but no worries I wasn't the only beginner. Troy , our instructor was knowledgeable, professional and personable. Great communication and several demonstrations keeping every shooter involved. Walking out of this class I felt confident understanding the basic fundamentals & then some ! Can't wait to book my next class. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn correctly! Basic Handgun Sustainment Training done by Troy Coe read more

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I honestly wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I came here wanting to gain knowledge on how to defend myself but Troy and his instructor Kristie have given VERY unprofessional customer service. I started classes at self defense back on 02/2020. Our classes had to be stopped because the school closed due to covid. Upon returning I was still being charged for classes even though Kristie herself said she would give us time to go back over what we previously learned since it had been so long. Not only was I being charged for classes I hadn't taken yet but I was also overcharged. Kristie's demeanor when I expressed this because very negative. In addition, the school also had no concerns for covid, there was no sanitation or extra steps being taken. It got to a point where I felt uncomfortable returning. I personally reached out to the owner Troy for a refund for the classes I NEVER took and the overcharge. He stated he'd process it. That was months ago. Troy now ignores all my emails. I have been patient and have given more than enough time for the school to help resolve this behind closed doors. No one should go through what I am. This school literally charged me a grand for unused services. Troy said himself that Kristie gets paid first for every student and then he handles the refunds after that and told me not to bug her since that's her paycheck even though again, she charged my card for classes I didn't even take yet. So DO NOT leave your card on file with them!!! Once they swipe it, it's Kristie's and apparently she can swipe it whenever and however much she wants to. The pictures speak for themselves. read more

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If you do nothing else for yourself this year, go take a REDMAN or Self Defense class at Reality Defense Training. It will be among the best things you've ever done for yourself! I've often thought "what if" and had no answer as to how I'd protect myself in certain scenarios. Troy Coe, Kristie Bonner Sharp, and the excellent trainers at Reality Defense Training have replaced uncertainty with confidence. You won't find kata, forms, or belts here. This training is all real-world, practical application. Through my training at Reality Defense I've been introduced to knife, expedient weapons (using everyday items to defend yourself), hand-to-hand, grappling, and self-defense training. But it doesn't stop there. Troy and his team also teach about the psychological and practical aspects of conflict including fear management, situational awareness, legal considerations, and sparring with realistic scenarios. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for my training with them. I've been training with them for months and I walk away from every class with new and invaluable knowledge. This training is the one experience you will always need and never regret! read more

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After taking the course I felt at peace. I now feel like I know what to do to get myself out of a dangerous situation. Kristie is the perfect instructor, I cannot thank her enough for teaching me how to protect myself. i highly recommend ever woman to try reality defense training it really got me out of a victim mindset. read more

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I took a Saturday self defense course with my mom and, as a college student, I was relieved to have the hands on experience that came with this course. Not only do they teach a multitude of real life scenarios, but also how to combat attackers in simple, effective moves. The instructors are incredibly well-educated, patient, and thorough in their teaching. I will be going back for more classes as soon as possible and I cannot recommend this place enough!! Thank you so much Kristie! read more

This class is awesome!!! I did this class with my 2 daughters and we feel so much more empowered and equipment for any kind of attack! The staff is supportive and knowledgeable and I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to know more about self defense! read more

Troy is the man !! I love his chatty self and how he teaches. I could sit and write out what everyone else has said but what good Is that going to do anyone. All you really have to know is he doesn't beat around the bush , says it like it is. Guaranteed to not be a waste of your time and money in anyway and he works with you and your limitations like no one else has for me at least .. read more

This is the best training you can get for self defense! I took this class because I run alone and had no idea how to defend myself if something were to happen. After this training, I feel so much more aware and confident that I could defend myself if I were to be in a terrible situation. The scenarios are so realistic which is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much Reality Defense Training!! You guys are the best! read more

My 6th class so far I go once a week Instructors are very cool people they teach you real Defence techniques for all life threatening situations from open hand and knife to gun training This is not like all the rest of the schools in AZ The other schools keep you busy with lose weight techniques not actual Defence moves If you are looking to get in shape Call Sintan gym in chandler great gym! But if you are looking for real Defence fighting skills. Call Troy at "Reality Defence " read more

Fabulous experience. I attended with my two daughters, one of whom had recently been the victim of a mugging in Chicago. Kristie is amazing in her knowledge of the subject and delivery of her message. We all came away with tools to use if anything like that every happened again. Having been a recent victim of an assault, I think this class and the timing of it (very soon after the event) were very empowering and healing for my daughter. The real life scenarios were dramatic, realistic and such an important part of the class. THANK YOU RDT for a very worthwhile afternoon. I hope we never have to use it, but if we do, we are so much better prepared. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend!! Kristie is amazing and does a fantastic job teaching women how to defend themselves. Did a 4 hour class with a bunch of my girlfriends and we all had a blast, learned so much and left feeling very empowered and capable of defending ourselves should the need ever arise. Would be so fun to do for a birthday or bachelorette party! read more

Archilochus once said "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training." Women have been so conditioned their whole lives to play nice, not make a fuss, cooperate, and not hurt, but when you are in a fight for your life, you need to become savage AF and never quit. Kristie and Stefan gave us not only the skills to gouge, rip, bite, free, and hit, in a way that can even the playing field going up against a much stronger man but, more importantly, the mental mindset shift to be capable of executing these violent acts when necessary and to NEVER QUIT FIGHTING. When someone is trying to rape or kill you, fighting fair has to go right out the window. They have to be sorry that they picked and poked this hornet's nest. Until yesterday, I always suspected, but now I know for a fact, that I have the mindset, and now the basic physical skills, to be the business end of someone's very bad day should they make the unfortunate choice to pick me as their victim. No one else is going to care as much about, or be able to provide for, your own personal safety as much as you will, so give yourself the gift of self-defense and take the FASST class! We truly could not have had a more exceptional experience! Thank you Kristie and Stefan! God willing, we will never need them, but the skills you taught us, and more importantly the mental mindset that you made us prove we possessed, may just save our lives one day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Can't wait to do the redsuit class!!! read more

This class was a birthday gift. I took it with my two daughters (ages 17 and 15). It started off with basic information and movements and progressed to actual one on one with men attacking you. Terrifying, yes. Empowering 100% yes. Confidence is power and this class taught me confidence that we will not be victims. We WILL fight back and we will hurt someone to survive. Worth every penny spent. Thank you Reality Defense Training for teaching us skills and taking us through the real life scenarios of assault and attack. read more

I'm just in the beginning of my training with coach Kristie, but so far I love It. The people are good, down to earth people with great professionalism and thorough in what they do! I'm very excited to continue on throughout the courses aimed for women that they have to offer! I feel like they definitely give as much attention to defense for the women as to men because they understand we have different weaknesses/strengths and boy is It empowering! Also, I believe in something as important as this that It is super to practice, practice practice, so I love that they offer courses not just one class. read more

This is real life scenario training-not your typical competition training. I learned more in one day that has transformed my approach to self defense for myself and my family. This class is a must take for moms. All fitness levels accommodated in the class. read more

I have been very lucky to find these guys to train me to defend myself in the real world. Prior to this, I did try a couple of Krav Maga places that focused more on cardio and punching bags more than how to defend yourself properly in all kinds of situations. I recommend this to all of my friends and people I care about because I know that this training will help them stay safe and it gives me peace of mind. They train you for all kinds of situations that happen out on a street like fighting on the ground, grappling, knife fighting, gun takeaways, effective strategies to disarm a situation without devolving into a fist fight and if that fails how to knock a guy down in 9 seconds or less. Do yourself a favor, go train with them for once. Thank me later! read more

What an amazing experience! I took the Redman fear training course and honestly was one of the best ideas I could have had. Troy and his instructors care so much about what they do and it shows. read more

Yesterday our family attended the women's Fast & Ferocious, 5-hour class at Reality Defense Training with Kristie Sharp. The class was informative and well organized. Kristie provided us with an explanation of the mindset, essential strategies and key target areas needed to increase the chances of surviving an unexpected, hostile attack. The hands-on application, exercises and scenarios allowed us to experience what it could possibly feel like being attacked, executing the survival skills we learned in class. By the end of the class, our 17-year-old was fully engaged and enthusiastic about the program. She told us that this class should be taught in HS physical education classes. This is a must attend class for women of all ages. What you learn may save your life one day. read more

I like the class a lot. Troy explained the psychology of the self defense and the body dynamic to achieve the best results. Simple and useful. Excellent knife technique. I would recommend to any body read more

If you want to learn how to defend yourself in multiple real-life situations, this is the place to be. Most importantly, you learn the processes and mechanics you need to automatically respond to whatever is thrown your way. And do it correctly. They kick your ass so you can kick others ass! Troy Coe and his team are simply relentless! Attend a free open house and try it for yourself like I and my wife did. We both love it. read more

We did a mom/daughter class on Saturday with Kristy and her gang of men. My daughter at 14 was reluctant at first as she's been in some self-defense classes through girl scouts, or clubs and she felt she was knowledgeable already. We both came away from our training feeling like this was life-changing. Starting with some simple defensive moves for the first hour or so, it seemed pretty straight-forward. But what I realized afterward that these basic moves were leading our group into a much more deeper training, where we would be very vulnerable and we would have to trust Kristy and these men training us. It did become emotional as the day went on as we were working on escaping rape situations. This is where the real trust came into play as I watched my daughter go through this. What came out on the other side of this day was empowerment, knowledge of how vulnerable we ladies are and how we can protect ourselves using our own mind and bodies. The whole experience was very powerful and I'm forever grateful to the caring team at Reality Defense for changing our lives....our girls lives. read more

What I appreciate most is the "see the difference for yourself" approach used here when they teach techniques. They go out of their way to show you the differences rather than expecting you trust blindly. It is this proper application of the Scientific Method that gives me confidence in the training. read more