Real Experience. Real Instruction. A Commitment to Making People Stronger.

Davila Self Defense and the Fearless and Fabulous Movement are built around one simple belief: self-defense should prepare people for the real world.

Our programs go beyond memorizing techniques. We teach practical skills, awareness, confidence, discipline, and the ability to respond under pressure.

From children taking their first martial arts class to adults learning practical self-defense and women discovering their strength through Fearless and Fabulous workshops, our mission is to help every student become more confident, capable, and prepared.

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Grand Master Michael I. Davila
Founder & Chief Instructor

Grand Master Michael I. Davila has trained in martial arts since 1977 and holds the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt. With decades of martial arts, self-defense, leadership, and instructional experience, he has dedicated his life to teaching skills that work beyond the training floor.

A U.S. Army veteran and former Army National Guard recruiter, Michael brings a strong background in leadership, discipline, personal responsibility, and service to his instruction.

He is the founder of Davila Self Defense, the Chul Hak Kwan Tang Soo Do Association, and the Fearless and Fabulous Movement, and is a leader of the nonprofit Louisiana Martial Arts Organization.

His philosophy is straightforward: martial arts should develop confidence and character while giving students practical skills they can rely on when it matters.

“Knowledge is power — and we hit hard.”

Instructor

Joseph “Jojo” Davila is an instructor with Davila Self Defense and works alongside Grand Master Michael Davila to help students develop martial arts skills, confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense ability.

His teaching emphasizes hands-on training, strong fundamentals, encouragement, and helping students push beyond what they thought they could accomplish.

Joseph also assists with Davila Self Defense programs and special events, helping carry forward the school's commitment to real-world training in a positive and challenging environment.

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We aren't interested in simply teaching students how to earn belts.

We want to build people.

Confidence. Discipline. Awareness. Leadership. Fitness. Courage. Practical self-defense.

Whether we're teaching a child to stand confidently, preparing an adult to protect themselves, or helping a woman discover what she's capable of through the Fearless and Fabulous Movement, the goal remains the same:

                          Leave stronger than you arrived.