- India's Leading Self Defence Expert
About Arvind Khaire – India's Leading Self Defence Expert & Founder of CTS
A self defence innovator with 25+ years of experience, 30,000+ trained participants, and a mission to make self defence accessible to every Indian.
30K+
People Empowered
25+
Years Experience
600+
Certified Instructors
Arvind Khaire
Founder & Master Instructor, CTS
25+
Years of Excellence
Introduction
Who Is Arvind Khaire?
Arvind Khaire is one of India’s most respected self defence experts, known for creating CTS – Combat Tactical Survival, a realistic, research-backed self defence system born from real attacks and real-world experience, not martial arts theory.
With over 25 years of hands-on training, Arvind has structured programs for:
Women
School students
Corporates
Security officers
People with disabilities
Senior citizens
His training blends psychology, behaviour analysis, adrenaline control, and instinct-based movement — making self defence simple, practical, and effective for everyone.
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission of Arvind Khaire
Empowering Every Indian to Feel Safe
Arvind believes safety is a human right, not a skill limited to the young, strong, or athletic.
Training India for Real-World Threats
His approach focuses on understanding threats and responding effectively:
Fear Control
Managing panic under pressure
Threat Psychology
Understanding attacker behavior
Legally Safe Responses
Staying within legal boundaries
Accessible & Inclusive Education
His mission is to make self defence:
Affordable
Making safety training accessible to all income levels
Realistic
Based on real-world incidents and scenarios
Emotionally Supportive
Understanding trauma and building confidence
Inclusive
For women, children, seniors & PwD
Legacy of Impact
From traditional martial arts to inclusive digital empowerment, Arvind Khaire’s 35-year journey represents a continuous evolution of skill, compassion, and innovation — inspiring a safer, stronger India.
Key Moments That Shaped the Path
Track Record
Achievements & Contributions
Two decades of dedication to making India safer through practical self-defence education.
Trained 30,000+ Participants Across India
Conducted large-scale programs for women, teens, corporates, schools, and law-enforcement teams — helping thousands develop confidence, awareness, and real-world safety skills.
30K+
People Empowered
Trained Police Master Trainers
Delivered specialized training at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, equipping Police Master Trainers to teach practical self defence to visually-impaired girls and women across the region. View Police Training Program ↴
Trained
Police Master Trainers
Disability-Inclusive Self Defence Programs
Designed and executed some of India’s first structured self defence programs for visually-impaired and PwD individuals, setting a national benchmark for inclusive safety education. Explore Inclusive Safety Programs ↴
First
In India
Corporate Safety Programs Expert
Conducted high-impact safety workshops for leading companies, training employees in threat awareness, risk management, and practical self defence suited to workplace challenges. Explore Corporate Safety Workshops ↴
6000+
Employees Trained
‘Fighting With the Inner Enemy’ Program
Created a therapeutic self defence module for individuals facing mental-health challenges, conducted with MANAV Foundation at Masina Hospital to build resilience and emotional strength. Learn About the Program↴
Impacted
Lives Positively
Disability-Inclusive Digital Self Defence Courses
Developed three digital courses for visually-impaired, hearing-impaired, and orthopaedic disabilities in partnership with AIF, empowering women with accessible, real-world safety skills. Learn About Digital Safety Courses↴
500+
Women Empowered
Developed the 10-Level CTS Curriculum
Created a structured, easy-to-learn 10-level training system that builds skills progressively and ensures safe, realistic, and consistent learning for students across India. Explore CTS Curriculum↴
10
Training Levels
CTS Instructor Program for Martial Artists
Designed an elite certification course for Black Belts and senior Dan holders, enabling martial artists from 1st to 9th Dan to teach realistic self defence using the CTS methodology. View Instructor Certification Program ↴
600+
Certified Instructors
Origin Story
The CTS Story – A System Born from Real Incidents
“Arvind’s journey began like many martial artists — but reality changed everything.”
Working as:
A 5-star hotel security officer
A security agency director
A martial arts instructor
25+ Year Research Mission
This triggered a comprehensive research mission, studying:
Criminal psychology
Street attack patterns
Human fear response
Real case studies
Weapon behaviour
Stress and adrenaline impact
He Witnessed:
People freezing under pressure
Martial artists failing under real attack
Victims panicking
Criminals attacking dirty and fast
Incidents ending within seconds
He saw something no martial art prepares you for: Real attacks are chaotic, emotional and unpredictable.
The Result: CTS Self Defence System
A system that works for everyone:
CTS Courses attended by martial artists from 1st to 9th Dan
30,000+
Trained Individuals
600+
Certified Instructors
Women
Children
Seniors
Corporates
NGOs’
PwD
Publications & Products
Author & Innovator
Beyond training, Arvind has developed tools and resources to extend safety education to every corner of India.
Author of "Stand Strong" – A Safety Workbook
NEP-aligned safety education for schools, teens & parents. Comprehensive curriculum approved for educational institutions. Explore Safety Workbook↴
Creator of the QuickDefence Keychain
A simplified personal safety tool used by women & corporate travellers. Compact, effective, and legal to carry anywhere. View QuickDefence Keychain↴
Author of "Every Woman's Survival Manual"
Author of 'Every Woman's Survival Manual' (Marathi: 'Stree Ani Swarakshan'), inaugurated by Hon. MP Supriya Sule. View Book Details ↴
Recognition
Awards & Recognitions
Acknowledgment from institutions and media for decades of dedicated service to personal safety.
Samajratna Award
Samajratna Award & National Hall of Fame Award recipient for excellence in self defence training. Learn More About Award↴
Featured in Leading Media & Newspapers
Coverage in Times of India and other major publications nationwide. Read Media Coverage ↴
Honored by Institutions
Appreciation from colleges, universities, corporates & NGOs across India
Core Beliefs
Training Philosophy of Arvind Khaire
The four pillars that define every CTS training program and methodology.
Safety Over Strength
Techniques must work even when the defender is weaker. Size and strength are not prerequisites.
Simplicity Over Complexity
Simple actions over difficult martial arts moves. Easy to learn, remember, and execute under stress.
Awareness Over Aggression
Understanding threats prevents most attacks. Prevention is always better than confrontation.
Realism Over Theory
Only what works in real life stays in the curriculum. Every technique is tested.
Testimonials
What People Say About Arvind Khaire
Real feedback from corporate clients, University, Government Institution and directors.
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