Institute of Modern Defence
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GridIntegrated Weapon Systems
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Integrated Weapon Systems
Tim Mercer
Welcome to Institute of Modern Defence's
Self Defence and Martial Arts Classes
KMG Krav Maga
(Krav Maga Global)
Led by Natasha HirschfeldTrain in the official Krav Maga Global system, built specifically for real-world self-defence rather than sport or choreography. Classes focus on awareness, striking, clinch work, and practical responses to common street-level threats. Beginner-friendly and scalable, this program offers structured progress with clear fundamentals, rankings, and testing.
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(Self-Defence Focused)
Led by Paul GreenwoodThis no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program focuses on real-world ground survival rather than sport competition. Training emphasizes escapes, control, balance, and staying safe without relying on uniforms or tournament rules. Beginner-friendly classes build confidence and practical skills that apply directly to self-defence situations.
Muay Thai
Led by Ryan LeeTrain traditional Muay Thai with a focus on effective striking, movement, and real-world application. Classes cover punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and clinch work while building conditioning and resilience. Beginner-friendly instruction allows students to develop practical stand-up skills without the pressure to compete.
Full-Contact Stick & Knife Fighting
Led by Tim MercerOne of the only programs in the region offering structured, full-contact stick and knife training. Classes begin with fundamentals and safety, then progressively build toward controlled sparring and pressure testing. Beginner-friendly design allows students to develop timing, distance management, and decision-making under stress.
East-West Combatives
Led by Adam AhmedA modern combatives program that teaches self-defence through an MMA lens, without the need to compete or enter the cage. Training blends striking, clinch, and ground skills into a functional system designed for real encounters. Classes are beginner-friendly and emphasize pressure-tested techniques, adaptability, and problem-solving under stress.
Instructors
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Tim Mercer
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Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
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Natasha Hirschfeld
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Paul Greenwood
- Black Belt - 1st degree
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Marc Roy
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Ryan Lee
Schedule
8
Sun
9
Mon
10
Tue
11
Wed
12
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
8
Sun
9
Mon
10
Tue
11
Wed
12
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
12:00am
1:00am
2:00am
3:00am
4:00am
5:00am
6:00am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm
Tim Mercer
Monday, February 09 ·
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Tim Mercer
Tim Mercer
Learn how to fight with impact and edge weapons under real pressure. Tim’s class blends Filipino Martial Arts with live sparring to build timing, power, and resilience. Students train with sticks and multiple weapons in a safe, progressive environment designed to test skills against resisting opponents.
Muay Thai Kick Boxing
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Muay Thai Kick Boxing
Ryan Lee
Ryan Lee
Stick FIghting
6:30 - 8pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stick FIghting
Tim Mercer
BJJ
7:30 - 9pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
BJJ
Paul Greenwood
BJJ for Self-Defence
7:30 - 9pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
BJJ for Self-Defence
Paul Greenwood
Monday, February 09 ·
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Paul Greenwood
Paul Greenwood
Paul brings Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back to its roots: survival on the street. This class goes beyond sport rolling, focusing on escaping bad positions, defending against bigger attackers, and staying aware of multiple threats. Students develop the confidence to control or escape when fights go to the ground.
Combatives
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combatives
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Street Combatives
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Street Combatives
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Tuesday, February 10 ·
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
This class focuses on fast, practical empty-hand self-defence. Adam teaches simple, instinctive strikes and counters that hold up when chaos hits. Drawing from both karate and combatives, the training is built for real encounters, not sport — helping students stay safe, confident, and effective.
Krav Maga
7:15 - 8:30pm
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Krav Maga
Natasha Hirschfeld
Tuesday, February 10 ·
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Instructors:
Natasha Hirschfeld
Natasha Hirschfeld
Krav Maga is built for the unexpected — and Natasha’s class trains students to survive armed threats. You’ll learn empty-hand defences against guns, sticks, and knives, along with the mindset and tactics to stay calm under pressure. Realistic drills prepare you to react quickly and decisively when it matters most.
Muay Thai Kick Boxing
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Muay Thai Kick Boxing
Ryan Lee
Stick FIghting
6:30 - 8pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stick FIghting
Tim Mercer
Integrated Weapon Systems
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Integrated Weapon Systems
Tim Mercer
Wednesday, February 11 ·
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Tim Mercer
Tim Mercer
Learn how to fight with impact and edge weapons under real pressure. Tim’s class blends Filipino Martial Arts with live sparring to build timing, power, and resilience. Students train with sticks and multiple weapons in a safe, progressive environment designed to test skills against resisting opponents.
BJJ
7:30 - 9pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
BJJ
Paul Greenwood
BJJ for Self-Defence
7:30 - 9pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
BJJ for Self-Defence
Paul Greenwood
Wednesday, February 11 ·
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Paul Greenwood
Paul Greenwood
Paul brings Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back to its roots: survival on the street. This class goes beyond sport rolling, focusing on escaping bad positions, defending against bigger attackers, and staying aware of multiple threats. Students develop the confidence to control or escape when fights go to the ground.
Combatives
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combatives
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Street Combatives
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Street Combatives
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Thursday, February 12 ·
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
Adeel (Adam) Ahmed
This class focuses on fast, practical empty-hand self-defence. Adam teaches simple, instinctive strikes and counters that hold up when chaos hits. Drawing from both karate and combatives, the training is built for real encounters, not sport — helping students stay safe, confident, and effective.
Krav Maga
7:15 - 8:30pm
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Krav Maga
Natasha Hirschfeld
Thursday, February 12 ·
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Instructors:
Natasha Hirschfeld
Natasha Hirschfeld
Krav Maga is built for the unexpected — and Natasha’s class trains students to survive armed threats. You’ll learn empty-hand defences against guns, sticks, and knives, along with the mindset and tactics to stay calm under pressure. Realistic drills prepare you to react quickly and decisively when it matters most.
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