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Hybrid Certification Courses
Get the best of both worlds with our Hybrid Certification Courses—a powerful blend of online learning and offline face-to-face training with expert CTS instructors. Start with structured online modules at your own pace, then discover techniques in hands-on practice sessions guided by professionals.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
CTS Level-1 Self Defence Instructor Certification
YOU DIDN’T TRAIN FOR YEARS JUST TO STAY “ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR”
You’ve earned your Black Belt — now it’s time to lead.
Train under Master Arvind Khaire, who has certified 600+ instructors nationwide (from 1st Dan to 9th Dan Black Belts).
✔️ Become a Certified CTS Self Defence Instructor
✔️ Earn your 1st Degree CTS Black Belt
✔️ Open doors to schools, corporates & women’s programs
✔️ Gain respect as a real-world self-defence specialist
👉 This is where your martial arts journey turns into legacy.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
Women’s Self Defence Specialist Instructor Course
TRAIN TO EMPOWER. TEACH WOMEN TO STAY SAFE.
This course equips martial arts and self-defence instructors to confidently conduct women-focused safety programs at training centres, NGOs, and community spaces.
Learn directly from Master Trainer Arvind Khaire — author of Every Woman’s Survival Manual (Jaico Publishing House, 2004) and mentor to 30,000+ women trained across India.
✔️ Teach smart, realistic safety tactics for women
✔️ Deliver protection programs for colleges, corporates & communities
✔️ Build credibility as a respected women’s safety leader
👉 Perfect for instructors who want to create impact and income.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
Children’s Self Defence Specialist Instructor Course
EMPOWER KIDS WITH CONFIDENCE & SAFETY AWARENESS
This course equips instructors with child-friendly self defence and safety techniques that promote awareness, boundaries, and confidence.
Ideal for running special batches at schools, NGOs, and community setups.
✔️ Teach kids personal safety & awareness
✔️ Design fun, age-appropriate lessons
✔️ Build trust with parents, schools, and educators
👉 Perfect for instructors who want to empower kids safely and responsibly.
Knife & Gun Disarming Seminar
BUILD CALM, CONFIDENCE & CONTROL UNDER PRESSURE
A high-impact, safety-controlled seminar that develops readiness for extreme threat scenarios.
✔️ Learn safe, guided disarming drills using training tools
✔️ Improve awareness, decision-making & reaction control
✔️ Practice life-saving strategies in a controlled, non-aggressive environment
👉 100% safe, instructor-led, and designed for professional development.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
CTS Pepper Spray Instructor Certification Course
FROM ANCIENT TACTICS TO MODERN SELF DEFENCE
While pepper spray is modern, the use of peppers for protection dates back thousands of years to Ancient China and India.
This course provides professional, safety-first training on the legal and instructional use of pepper spray for today’s environment.
✔️ Learn to teach pepper spray safety & awareness
✔️ Gain official CTS Instructor Certification
✔️ Empower communities, corporates & women’s groups
✔️ Build credibility as a specialist safety trainer
👉 Continue an ancient legacy with a modern, structured training system.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
School Self Defence Specialist Instructor Course
PROTECT THE NEXT GENERATION — Become a Certified School Specialist
Train under Master Trainer Arvind Khaire, author of Stand Strong: Self Defence Workbook for School Girls — India’s first NEP 2020–aligned self-defence workbook.
With over 25 years of experience in top schools and universities, this program prepares instructors to conduct structured, school-approved safety training.
✔️ Teach awareness, discipline & boundaries
✔️ Run programs for students, parents & educators
✔️ Deliver age-appropriate school safety sessions
👉 Ideal for Black Belts & instructors who want to empower and protect school children.
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
CTS Corporate Self Defence Instructor Certification Course
LEAD WORKPLACE SAFETY TRAINING LIKE A PRO
Designed for instructors who want to conduct impactful, high-energy corporate safety sessions — from 1-hour crash courses to full-day workshops.
Developed by Master Trainer Arvind Khaire, creator of CorpDefence, with:
✔️ 6,000+ employees trained
✔️ 300+ corporate sessions nationwide
✔️ Learn to teach workplace safety, travel threat & stress-response tactics
✔️ Build a new income stream as a corporate safety instructor
👉 Ideal for Black Belts & trainers ready to enter the corporate training industry.
CTS QuickDefence Instructor Certification Course
FROM MARTIAL ARTIST TO QUICKDEFENCE SPECIALIST
Turn your martial arts expertise into a career-defining advantage with the CTS QuickDefence system — a modern approach to fast, effective, real-world protection.
Learn from QuickDefence innovator Master Trainer Arvind Khaire to teach with authenticity and confidence.
✔️ Designed for Black Belts, Self-Defence Instructors & Trainers
✔️ Learn CTS QuickDefence Keychain drills & tactics
✔️ Gain certification & authority to teach in schools, corporates & communities
👉 Upgrade your teaching — deliver practical defence that works.
Flip e-Magazine
SELF DEFENCE INSIDE: Flip e-Magazine
YOUR MONTHLY DOSE OF SAFETY, STRENGTH & SMART LIVING
Welcome to SELF DEFENCE INSIDE — your go-to digital guide for personal safety and empowerment!
Discover:
✔️Expert tips from real self defence professionals
✔️ Exclusive interviews & inspiring stories
✔️ Practical techniques for beginners to advanced practitioners
✔️ The latest trends, tools, and training insights
Missed an issue? No worries!
Back volumes are available for December 2023, January 2024, February 2024, and March 2024 at a special reader price.
Stay tuned — new issues are coming soon!
Join a community where knowledge meets empowerment.
Live Online Course
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
POCSO Certification Course
CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION TRAINER PROGRAM
A must-attend online course for anyone training minors. Learn the POCSO Act, mandatory reporting duties, and how to create safe, compliant learning environments.
✔️ Designed for Martial Arts & Self-Defence Instructors
✔️ Understand child protection laws & prevention strategies
✔️ Become a recognized child safety trainer
✔️ Add a high-demand specialization to your profile
👉 Boost credibility with schools, NGOs, & institutions
Live Online Course
Exclusive for Black Belts and Martial arts Instructors
POSH Certification Course
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT (POSH) TRAINER PROGRAM
Gain in-depth understanding of the POSH Act and learn how to conduct awareness workshops for corporates & institutions.
Perfect for instructors working with women and professionals who value safety and respect.
✔️ Get Certified POSH Trainer credentials
✔️ Learn to deliver legal awareness & safety sessions
✔️ Access ready-to-use training formats & workshop guides
👉 Expand into the corporate safety training space and boost both credibility & income.
Digital Interactive Learning
Safety & Self Defence IQ Challenge Packs
Boost your instincts with interactive safety challenges designed for today’s real-world threats—from street harassment to child safety, travel risks to emergency survival. Choose from premium packs including Women’s, Teen, Parent, School Child, Senior Citizens, Abroad Studies, Workplace & Cab Travel, and more.
Digital Products
Learn anytime, anywhere with our digital collection
Personal Safety Mindset - Audio Series
Master the psychology of safety with powerful lessons on awareness, confidence, and decision-making under pressure.
The Self-Defence Fundamentals Blueprint – Audio Series
Your complete guide to self defence basics, available in audio form. Train your mind while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.
Fearless Femme: Self Defence for Women - Flip eBook
A motivational and practical guide that helps women develop fearless confidence and protective strategies.
Starting Your Realistic Self Defence Instructor Career
A must-read for martial arts professionals who want to transition into teaching practical self defence.
Print Hard Copies
Physical books with proven self defence frameworks, perfect for schools, institutions, and martial arts Instructors.
Stand Strong: Self Defence Workbook for School Girls
An empowering, interactive workbook designed specially for school-going girls to build confidence, awareness, and practical self defence skills. With step-by-step exercises, real-life scenarios, and reflective activities, Stand Strong helps young girls learn how to stay safe, assert themselves, and handle challenging situations with courage.
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Every Woman’s Survival Manual
Published in 2004 by Jaico Publishing House, Every Woman’s Survival Manual is an empowering guide for women’s safety. It covers street safety, harassment defense, home security, and everyday protection tactics, giving women practical tools and strategies to stay confident and secure in any situation
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Stri Ani Swasanrakshan
Every Woman’s Survival Manual was later translated into Marathi as ‘Stree Ani Swarakshan’, published in 2006 by Manovikas Prakashan, and inaugurated by Hon. MP Smt. Supriya Sule
🛡️ Training Equipment & Safety Tools
Take your self defence training to the next level with some of the CTS-designed tools and equipment. Each product is created to simulate realistic attack situations and help students practice safely while building speed, accuracy, and confidence.
CTS QuickDefence Keychain – Everyday Carry Protection
Stay safe on the go with the QuickDefence Keychain, a compact yet powerful personal safety tool. Designed for quick access, it offers added confidence in daily commutes, late-night walks, or unexpected confrontations. Small, discreet, and highly effective.
CTS Focus Mitts – Precision Training Gear
Train your strikes with CTS Focus Mitts, built for speed, accuracy, and endurance drills. These mitts are lightweight yet durable, making them ideal for instructors and students practicing punches, palm strikes, and defensive combinations.
CTS Hair Pull Dummy – Realistic Attack Simulation
The Hair Pull Dummy allows trainees to practice defence against one of the most common street attacks: hair grabs. Safe, realistic, and durable, this tool is essential for women’s self defence training.
CTS Groin Target Pad – Practice the Ultimate Equalizer
Groin strikes are one of the most effective self-defence techniques. The CTS Groin Target Pad provides a safe way to practice this move, ensuring students learn how to generate maximum impact without injury.
Face Focus Mitts – Improve Accuracy Under Pressure
Target precision is critical in self defence. The Face Focus Mitts replicate realistic head-level targets, helping trainees master strikes to vulnerable areas under stress-based scenarios.
Eye Gauge Dummy – Critical Target Training
The Eye Gauge Dummy is specifically designed to practice eye gouge defence drills, one of the most effective techniques when facing life-threatening attacks. Provides realistic simulation while ensuring training safety.
Hammer Head – Build Power Strikes Safely
The Hammer Head is a durable training tool for practicing hammer fist strikes and building raw striking power. Perfect for drills that teach both strength and technique control.
CTS Stomping Kick Pad
Protect your instep while mastering one of the most powerful and practical self-defence strikes—the stomping kick. This pad is built for realistic resistance training, helping learners develop strong, safe, and effective kicks without risk of injury.
⚡ Why Choose CTS Training Equipment?
Designed for real-world attack simulations
Safe, durable, and CTS-approved
Suitable for women, children, and professional training
Helps build speed, accuracy, and realistic responses
Essential for CTS-certified instructors and academies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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