A WELCOME MESSAGE FROM SIFU SCOTT SHEPHARD...

Welcome to the FMA website. Thank you for your interest!

FMA is a fit for Moms, Dads, Retired people, Serious teens, College ladies, and anyone who is ready to greatly improve their ability to protect themselves and those they care about. When training in FMA, you will develop genuine skill, have fun, gain confidence, and grow in many ways.

Please read through this brief website and the testimonials to get a feel for what FMA is about. I want to help you reach your full potential in your ability to defend yourself. I am humbled by the dedication and passion of our Members. Our constructive culture is welcoming and friendly, while being focused on continuous personal improvement. At FMA, we emphasize building practical skills against serious threats - meaningful skills that may be required if your gun is not in your hand at the time of need. Sometimes you can’t yet run away and must build the opportunity to escape, FMA will give you essential tools to help you.

You will be amazed at what you will learn and how much fun you will have.

FMA is a great addition or unique alternative to regular fitness programs. This is likely something you’ve always wanted to do and know deep down you should, perhaps time or money have been holding you back. To help you with these concerns we’ve carefully structured the training schedule to a doable once a week with multiple options each week to choose from and you can flex week to week as needed. The value and affordability have been confirmed in testimonials hundreds of times by our Members. I hope you accept this personal challenge and discover what you are capable of, you will love it! See you in class!

– Sifu 

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ABOUT SIFU SCOTT SHEPHARD 

 

Scott Shephard has been studying martial arts his entire adult life, more than forty years. His total focus has been on practical self-defense methods and concepts.

Over the years, Shephard has been exposed to many quality systems and studied six martial arts originating from four countries. He’s gained expertise in close-quarter weaponry such as sticks, knives, and handguns. Scott began teaching in 1989 and has been an Instructor in three martial arts systems.

In 2004, Scott Shephard was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He is a master instructor who truly learned from the best. Scott Shephard founded FMA (Fundamental Martial Arts) in 2006.

 

ABOUT SIFU SCOTT SHEPHARD 

 

Scott Shephard has been studying martial arts his entire adult life, more than forty years. His total focus has been on practical self-defense methods and concepts.

Over the years, Shephard has been exposed to many quality systems and studied six martial arts originating from four countries. He’s gained expertise in close-quarter weaponry such as sticks, knives, and handguns. Scott began teaching in 1989 and has been an Instructor in three martial arts systems.

In 2004, Scott Shephard was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He is a master instructor who truly learned from the best. Scott Shephard founded FMA (Fundamental Martial Arts) in 2006.

 

“All martial arts have value, the difference is what is being emphasized.” - Sifu Scott Shephard

 

Scott's art FMA, is focused exclusively on street application, "meaningful and parking lot practical" martial arts. Scott has experience in executive protection and has written many self-defense articles. He has decades of teaching experience in martial arts personal training, workshops, and group classes.

He is a sought-after professional speaker whose work has been featured across television, radio, and print media, with appearances on morning shows, nationally syndicated radio programs, and publications reaching audiences nationwide.

 

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Phone: (Call or Text)

(928) 925 2642

EMAIL:  

scott@fmadefense.com

Our Address:

107 N. Cortez #405
Fourth Floor
Prescott, AZ 86301

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