When the time comes to defend ourselves or others, the untrained have no choice. They act from fear, or not at all. We train so that we have a choice — not to erase fear, but to free ourselves from its tyranny. By studying violence, we claim the power of clarity, restraint, and decisive action. We teach students how to hurt, so they may choose when — and when not — to.

When harm is done — to ourselves, to others, to our communities — the powerless have no choice. We train to heal, so we can act with purpose when it matters. We learn to care for our bodies, to support those around us, and to repair what can be repaired. Healing is not a retreat from power. It is power.

To hurt and to heal — to hold both — is to know balance. Harmony isn’t passivity; it’s the full presence of power, directed with care. Through training, we give students clarity in conflict, the ability to restore, and the judgment to know which is needed. Together, in community, we create space to understand and refine that balance — not in isolation, but through shared responsibility. That is how powerful people are made.