Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Self-Defense Solutions
Reality Defense has been dedicated to empowering individuals through survival-based self-defense training for over 25 years. Founded by Troy Coe, a martial science expert with 42 years of experience, our Scottsdale, AZ facility provides practical, no-nonsense instruction tailored to real-world scenarios. Our team of nine skilled instructors specializes in preparing students for high-stress encounters through scenario-based training that emphasizes fear management and adrenaline control. We offer gender-specific classes covering unarmed combat, weapons defense, and executive protection, ensuring comprehensive preparedness for any situation.Unlike sport-focused martial arts, our methodology prioritizes survival over competition, equipping students with techniques that translate directly to real-life threats. Our structured progressive courses, delivered through private or semi-private sessions, build rapid skill development while maintaining a strong emphasis on legal and ethical self-defense boundaries. Located in the Scottsdale Air Park, our full-time training center serves as a hub for both civilian and professional defense education, including specialized programs for law enforcement and military personnel.
Services
Unarmed Combat
Women's Self Defense
Weapons Combat
Law Enforcement Training
Specialty Courses
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized survival-based self-defense expertise
- Our founder brings 42 years of martial science experience
- Full-time facility with nine dedicated professional instructors
- Scenario-based training simulates real-world adrenaline stress
- Gender-specific courses for optimized self-defense effectiveness
Services
Unarmed Combat
Our Unarmed Combat training develops essential skills for defense situations where weapons aren't available. Through Focused Applied Skill Set Training (F.A.S.S.T.), students learn rapid strike techniques, disengagement strategies, and protective positioning. The program builds progressive proficiency in real-world scenarios requiring immediate physical response.
Women's Self Defense
This specialized program combines physical techniques with situational awareness training for women. Our curriculum includes Fast and Ferocious Women's Blade defense, empowering participants to protect themselves through practical, easy-to-learn methods in a supportive environment that builds confidence and safety awareness.
Weapons Combat
Our Weapons Combat courses cover basic through advanced training in stick, blade, and tactical handgun defense. Students develop proficiency in weapon handling, reaction time improvement, and defensive maneuvers while learning to integrate unarmed skills with weapon-based protection strategies for comprehensive threat response.
Law Enforcement Training
Designed for law enforcement and military professionals, this advanced training includes Alternative Force I, ground fighting techniques, and tactical response scenarios. Our programs enhance operational readiness through mission-critical skills in close-quarters combat and threat neutralization under expert instructor guidance.
Specialty Courses
These specialized programs address unique defense scenarios through courses like REDMAN Fear Management, Urban Survival, and Defensive Driving. Each course develops niche skills for specific threats while emphasizing de-escalation techniques and comprehensive tactical preparedness in high-stress environments requiring specialized expertise.
People
Troy Coe
Founder & Owner
With 42 years of martial science expertise, Troy Coe established Reality Defense to provide practical self-defense training focused on real-world survival scenarios rather than sport applications.
Jeff Barto
Chief Instructor
As Chief Instructor, Jeff Barto brings extensive experience in survival-based martial arts, specializing in translating complex defensive techniques into practical, learnable skills for students of all levels.
Kristie Sharp
Women's Self Defense Specialist
Kristie Sharp specializes in women's self-defense training, focusing on empowering female students through confidence-building exercises and practical techniques tailored to real-world safety scenarios.
Bill Stansbury
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor Bill Stansbury delivers advanced tactical training with emphasis on weapon defense and executive protection, drawing from his extensive background in practical martial applications.
Tim Shicky
Primary REDMAN Instructor
Tim Shicky specializes in REDMAN Fear Management training, helping students develop critical stress response capabilities through high-intensity scenario-based instruction.
Questions
What makes Reality Defense different from other martial arts schools?
We focus exclusively on real-world survival scenarios rather than sport competition, emphasizing practical self-defense techniques and adrenaline stress management.
What types of self-defense courses do you offer?
We provide unarmed combat, weapons defense, women's self-defense, executive protection, and specialized law enforcement/military training programs.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, our progressive courses start with fundamental skills and build to advanced techniques through private or semi-private sessions.
Do you offer free introductory sessions?
Yes, we provide a free introductory session teaching three powerful strikes and defensive techniques against rapid attacks.
Where is your training facility located?
Our Scottsdale Air Park facility is conveniently located near Raintree and the 101 freeway in Scottsdale, AZ.
Reviews (7)
Dani Stem
Nov 16, 2021
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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.
Bill Pawlowski
Aug 30, 2021
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Reality Defense Training teaches you practical, effective techniques that are applicable on the street. This is not your typical sport martial art training; this is training that works where there are no rules. Troy and his team have helped me develop increased competence and confidence in my real world abilities.
Gina Ricotta
Aug 27, 2021
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Kristy was wonderful! She spoke to our 16 year old girls and kept their undivided attention for 2 hours. Her information was imperative to keeping women aware and gave techniques to help them fend off an attack. I highly recommend reality defense
Sarah Madden
Aug 26, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
I highly recommend Kristie with Reality Defense Training. She candidly spoke to our group of 16 year old girls for two hours and kept them engaged with information and tactics they can use on a daily basis. Kristie's directness is exactly what is needed to hear when learning to fight for your survival. I highly recommend.
I highly recommend Kristie with Reality Defense Training. She candidly spoke to our group of 16 year old girls for two hours and kept them engaged with information and tactics they can use on a daily basis. Kristie's directness is exactly what is needed to hear when learning to fight for your survival. I highly recommend.
Jenny C.
Aug 07, 2021
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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!
Alexis C.
Aug 07, 2021
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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!
Aakanksha Patil
Aug 03, 2021
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Six weeks ago, when I walked in for my first class I lacked confidence and was afraid. Kristie showed me that I could not let fear define me but instead she taught me how to fight through it. She trained me to defend myself, helped me through a difficult time, encouraged me to never give up, and prepared me for tough situations. She is patient, kind, and absolutely the best! I can now say that thanks to Kristie, Frank, and Reality Defense Training, I have come out stronger than I ever was, and for this I will always be thankful to them. Don't give it a moment's thought, there is no one better
