Practical Self Defence Training for Real-Life Situations
Helping individuals, institutions, and communities build everyday safety skills through awareness, preparedness, and confident decision-making.
Practical Real-World Self Defence System
When there are no rules, no referees, and no second chances, CTS training prepares you to respond effectively and survive real-world threats.
Trusted by 300+ Organizations Across India
Trusted by Leading Organizations
Colleges
Corporates
NGOs
Law-enforcement
Universities
Schools
25+ Years of Research
30,000+ People Trained
Pan-India Reach
4.9 Google Rating
The System That Works in Real Life Situations
Why Choose CTS
CTS is designed for everyday people facing unpredictable threats, prioritizing awareness and practical decision-making over perfect technique.
Designed for Uncertainty
Prepares individuals for fast, chaotic, real-world situations.
Research-Informed
Shaped by long-term study of real incidents and human behavior.
Accessible to Everyone
Suitable for all ages and abilities, with no prior experience needed.
Quick to Apply
Core safety skills are learned and used with confidence early in training.
Google Reviews From Our Participants
Success Stories
Real Experiences
From corporates and universities to law enforcement and aviation professionals
🛡️ TRAINING ACADEMY
“Based on the feedback collected from the participants, this is to inform you that your lecture has been widely appreciated with an average rating of “9.03” on the scale of 1-10.”
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Kamalesh Gour, Assistant DirectorNational Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics“Based on the feedback collected from the participants, this is to inform you that your lecture has been widely appreciated with an average rating of “9.03” on the scale of 1-10.”
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🛡️ UNIVERSITY
"The feed-back received from the students was very encouraging which indicated a positive impact on the minds of the participants. I am sure it means more empowerment to our students.”
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Dr. Pramod PabrekarDirector, Students Welfare, Mumbai University"The feed-back received from the students was very encouraging which indicated a positive impact on the minds of the participants. I am sure it means more empowerment to our students.”
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🛡️ AVIATION INDUSTRY
"Internationally aligned CTS self defence training for cabin crew, focusing on aviation security, passenger restraint, and weapon-threat response in confined aircraft environments.”
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Wasim Akram MollahCabin Crew Self Defence Trainer (India & International)"Internationally aligned CTS self defence training for cabin crew, focusing on aviation security, passenger restraint, and weapon-threat response in confined aircraft environments.”
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🛡️ CORPORATE
"The demonstrations on defending oneself by using one’s own body and also by utilizing any available objectcertainly added value to all the participants.
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Dinaz ShrivastavaSr. Faculty, Tech Mahindra Ltd."The demonstrations on defending oneself by using one’s own body and also by utilizing any available objectcertainly added value to all the participants.
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🛡️ INCLUSIVE
“Training over 300 blind girls for Sightsavers across India is a remarkable achievement. It clearly reflects your exceptional expertise, patience, and compassion as an instructor.”
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Archana BhambalArea Director – North India, Sightsavers India“Training over 300 blind girls for Sightsavers across India is a remarkable achievement. It clearly reflects your exceptional expertise, patience, and compassion as an instructor.”
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🛡️ INSTITUTE
“The physical training and demonstrations given to our students duringthe program will help them in all walks of life to avoid any danger and also deal with it.”
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Dr. Pavan GodiawalaDirector, National Institute of Fashion Technology“The physical training and demonstrations given to our students duringthe program will help them in all walks of life to avoid any danger and also deal with it.”
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🛡️ DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
“The participants felt very empowered and enjoyed your easy and friendly style of teaching a rather difficult subject.”
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Dr. Naina AthalySenior Program Officer, Sophia Centre for Women’s Studies and development“The participants felt very empowered and enjoyed your easy and friendly style of teaching a rather difficult subject.”
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🛡️ MARTIAL ARTS
“CTS self defence training addresses real street aggression, unlike sport-focused martial arts that prepare for competition rather than criminal threats.”
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Hanshi Sayeed Alam8th Dan Black Belt“CTS self defence training addresses real street aggression, unlike sport-focused martial arts that prepare for competition rather than criminal threats.”
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“Based on the feedback collected from the participants, this is to inform you that your lecture has been widely appreciated with an average rating of “9.03” on the scale of 1-10.”
Kamalesh Gour, Assistant Director
National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics
Training Academy
The feed-back received from the students was very encouraging which indicated a positive impact on the minds of the participants. I am sure it means more empowerment to our students.
Dr. Pramod Pabrekar
Director, Students Welfare, Mumbai University
University
Internationally aligned CTS self defence training for cabin crew, focusing on aviation security, passenger restraint, and weapon-threat response in confined aircraft environments.
Wasim Akram Mollah
Cabin Crew Self Defence Trainer (India & International)
Aviation Industry
The demonstrations on defending oneself by using one’s own body and also by utilizing any available object certainly added value to all the participants.
Dinaz Shrivastava
Sr. Faculty, Tech Mahindra Ltd.
Corporate
“Training over 300 blind girls for Sightsavers across India is a remarkable achievement. It clearly reflects your exceptional expertise, patience, and compassion as an instructor.”
Archana Bhambal
Area Director – North India, Sightsavers India
inclusive
“The physical training and demonstrations given to our students during the program will help them in all walks of life to avoid any danger and also deal with it”
Dr. Pavan Godiawala
Director, National Institute of Fashion Technology
Institute
“The participants felt very empowered and enjoyed your easy and friendly style of teaching a rather difficult subject.”
Dr. Naina Athaly
Senior Program Officer, Sophia Centre for Women’s Studies and development
development Centre
“CTS self defence training addresses real street aggression, unlike sport-focused martial arts that prepare for competition rather than criminal threats.”
Hanshi Sayeed Alam
8th Dan Black Belt
Martial Arts
Trusted by Organizations
Corporate Giants
NGOs & Foundations
Educational Institutions
Law-enforcement Academy
Programs for Every Need
Training Programs
Specialized programs designed for every age group, profession, and ability level.
NGO & Community Self Defence Programs
CTS PowerWithin works with NGOs and CSR teams to empower underprivileged women, youth, and children through self defence training.
School Self Defence Programs
SafeCircle integrates self defence and life skills into schools to build alertness, discipline, and long-term confidence, aligned with NEP 2020.
Corporate Self Defence Workshop
CTS CorpDefence equips employees with practical safety skills and situational awareness for work, travel, and everyday life.
College Self Defence Certification Programs
The CTS UniDefence Program enables colleges to offer certified self-defence courses that support student safety and personal development.
Self Defence for the Visually-Impaired – NGO Initiative
CTS AdaptiveDefence delivers inclusive self-defence training tailored for visually-challenged and differently-abled individuals.
CTS QuickDefence Safety Tool Training
CTS QuickDefence teaches practical use of compact self-defence tools for commuters and solo travellers.
CTS Self Defence Instructor Course (Level 1)
The CTS Instructor Certification authorizes qualified trainers to deliver CTS-certified self-defence programs professionally.
No Experience Needed
Self Defence for Every Age
Women’s Self Defence
Build real-world confidence with CTS Women’s Self Defence. Learn practical skills to escape holds, and respond calmly in everyday situations.
Children’s Self Defence
Fun, age-appropriate training that helps children stay alert, recognize danger, and respond smartly at home, in school, and outdoors.
Men’s Self Defence
Practical street-defence training that develops situational awareness, mental preparedness, and confidence to respond under pressure.
Elderly Self Defence
Simple, effective safety training that helps seniors stay confident, aware, and prepared in everyday situations.
YOUR JOURNEY
10-Level CTS Training Progression
From beginner to certified expert
What Makes CTS Fundamentally Different
CTS is designed around how people actually react under real threat. Instead of scripted techniques or athletic performance, it focuses on natural human responses shaped by real-world situations.
Reality-Based Scenarios
Training reflects sudden, close-range, high-stress confrontations.
Instinctive Movements
Uses natural body reactions for better recall under pressure.
Progressive Learning
Step-by-step structure that builds confidence without overload.
Quick Practical Readiness
Core safety skills become usable within the first few sessions.
CTS was not designed inside a controlled training hall. It emerged from years of real-world observation, where theoretical techniques often failed under pressure.
Today, CTS supports individuals from diverse backgrounds with a practical framework for personal safety—designed for everyday people facing real-world risks.
Real attacks are fast, emotionally overwhelming, and unpredictable
Little room for complex responses under pressure
Rooted in human behavior and stress response
Focus on awareness, adaptability, and realistic decision-making
A Self Defence System Shaped by Real-Life Experience
Today CTS has:
30,000+
Trained Individuals
Pan-India
Program Reach
1st-9th Dan
Martial Artists Train with CTS
600+
Certified Instructors
🛡️ REAL CRIME • REAL CASES • REAL LESSONS
Based on real crimes reported by major Indian newspapers, these cases explain what happened and how to protect yourself using practical self defence strategies.
CTS Impact at a Glance
Numbers that reflect our commitment to making India safer.
25+
Years of Experience
30,000+
Trained Participants
700+
Programs Delivered
300+
Organizations Trust Us
Meet the Founder – Arvind Khaire
A self defence expert with:
25+ years of teaching experience
Author of "Stand Strong" & Every Woman Surival Manual
Inventor of the QuickDefence Keychain Safety Tool
Samajratna & National Hall of Fame Award recipient
Trainer for Corporates, Schools, Colleges & Law Enforcement Agencies
“To make realistic self defence accessible to every Indian.”
– Arvind Khaire’s Mission
Press Articles
Media features and expert insights on self defence by Arvind Khaire
Global Recognition
Martial arts experts worldwide recognize CTS as the standard for realistic self defence.
Endorsed by World Experts
“What draws me to the CTS system is its simplicity—it’s incredibly easy to learn and remarkably effective. The CTS system truly stands out from other systems!”
Fabio Ubezio, Italy
Krav Maga & Wing Chun Instructor
🇮🇹 | Italy
“Being able to walk safely and confidently at night on lonely street or travel in empty train compartments after one-year training, CTS can provide you this.”
Francois Krafft, France
Kempo Boxing (France), Full Contact (France), Kickboxing (UK), Muay Thai (France), CTS (India) — 1997–2005
🇫🇷 | France
Voices of Experience: CTS Certified Instructors Share Their Journey
Real stories. Real transformation. The CTS difference in their own words.
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CTS Self Defence PROGRAM GALLERY
CTS Weapons Disarming Series
CTS Knife & Gun Disarming Seminar in Action
CTS Weapons Seminar Training Session Photos
CTS Weapons Seminar Participant Testimonial Videos
Training Beyond the Classroom
CTS Level-3 Instructor Training in nature—designed for deeper learning, clarity, and real-world readiness.
CTS Level-3 Instructor Training Session Photos
CTS Level-3 Instructor Participant Testimonial Videos
Accredited & Respected Certification
Backed by Combat Tactical Systems International, Combat Tactical Association – India and the Institute of Self Defence Research & Strategic Analysis.
Featured Self Defence Blogs
Expert Tips by Safe-T-Guru Arvind Khaire
❓ FAQs About CTS Self Defence India
Everything you need to know before starting your self defence journey.
CTS Self Defence (Combat Tactical Systems) is a realistic self defence system based in Mumbai offering street defence classes for women, children, men, and corporate employees. Programs build confidence, situational awareness, and personal safety skills.
Yes! CTS Self Defence conducts specialized women self defence Mumbai courses that teach practical techniques for escaping holds, handling harassment, and staying safe.
Absolutely. Our children self defence classes Mumbai teach kids awareness, confidence, and safety skills in a fun and safe learning environment.
Yes, CTS Self Defence offers corporate self defence workshops India-wide, training employees in practical safety skills, stress-response drills, and teamwork exercises.
Yes, interactive online classes are available across India, allowing you to learn from the comfort of home.
CTS Self Defence stands out due to realistic street defence training, certified instructors, personalized programs, and focus on practical safety skills. Over 600 martial arts black belts and instructors trained nationwide trust our approach.
Affiliated with the Combat Tactical Association – India (Regd.), a non-profit, non-commercial body with national representation. It is officially connected with CTS International, representing Combat Tactical Systems (CTS) in India.
No. CTS Self Defence focuses on personal safety and practical life skills, not competition. Self defence is about survival, awareness, and control — not winning medals.
Interactive Challenge
Test Your Self Defence IQ
Challenge yourself with real-world safety scenarios. Measure your awareness and decision-making under pressure.
Ready to Test Your Safety Instincts?
Real-world scenarios. Instant feedback. Discover how prepared you really are.
Take the First Step Towards Your Safety
Join thousands who have already transformed their confidence and ability to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Empowering individuals worldwide with practical, real-world self defence training and professional certification programs.
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