About Us

This site is owned by Malcolm Bale, Head Instructor of
Fightwize-Self-Defense.com and 2nd Degree Black belt in
Jiu-Jitsu with over 20 years experience in Combative Arts.

Malcolm had a background in competitive Boxing and Full contact
Karate before becoming involved with Jiu-Jitsu and practical Self Defense.

Also part of the team, are students who have come through the Jiu-Jitsu System with several years experience under their belt.

Self Defense Help is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We teach Jiu-Jitsu and run many Free Self Defense courses throughout Alberta.

We hold reality based Self Defense sessions to ensure that students can be effective in many situations. We also hold technical sessions where students can really break down and study the components of a technique.

The style of Jiu-Jitsu is one that is specifically designed for Self Defense. The techniques that we teach for Self Defense are the most simple and effective and can be practiced by virtually all people, regardless of age, gender or size.

We run Self Defense courses throughout Alberta, giving increased awareness and confidence to many people. As we had such great success in our courses, we have made a great deal of information available in E-Book format.

It is our aim to help end the cycle of violence through awareness, avoidance and practical training.

We look forward to assisting you in discovering Fightwize Self Defense.

Best Regards

Malcolm and Team

Self Defense Help

PS - Many people ask "What is Jiu-Jitsu"? So very basically put, Jiu-Jitsu forms the basis of Judo, Aikido and Karate. These are names that most people are more familiar with so that being the case, Jiu-Jitsu includes throwing techniques, Joint locks and striking techniques.