Welcome to Integrated Self-Defense, where our journey is rooted in passion, dedication, and a commitment to empowering individuals and families in our community. Owned and operated by Samantha Sargent and her family, our story begins with Samantha's entrepreneurial spirit, which ignited in the early 2000s when she first ran an in-home daycare. Her love for children and martial arts led her to work in various martial arts schools for over 13 years, where she honed her skills and deepened her passion for teaching. In 2020, Samantha discovered Jujutsu, rooted in the way of the samurai, and was captivated by its holistic approach to self-defense. Drawing from her years of experience in Taekwondo, where striking and movement were paramount, Samantha found herself seamlessly transitioning into this more well-rounded practice. Samantha and her staff are dedicated practitioners who continue to train locally and abroad. Always seeking to refine their techniques and expand their knowledge. They also receive support and guidance from partner schools in Colorado Springs, Houston, Castlerock and Miami, enriching their practice and fostering connections within the martial arts community while advancing in rank when promotion ready. In 2024, Samantha took a leap of faith and founded Integrated Self-Defense, starting with a dynamic youth program. A martial artist since the 7th grade and a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and now Blue Belt in Jujutsu, Samantha's journey embodies the fusion of tradition and evolution in martial arts. At Integrated Self-Defense Colorado Springs, Samantha runs the vibrant youth program catering to ages 3-15, while her son Mateo embarks on building an adult program throughout the year. Beginning with private lessons, Mateo aims to cultivate a thriving classroom-style experience for adults eager to train 2 or 3 days a week. Currently nestled in the "Who Gives a Scrap" 8th street location, we aspire to own our own facility in the downtown area by 2029 or sooner. For Samantha, who has called Colorado Springs her forever home since the early 90s, Integrated Self Defense is more than a business—it's a testament to her enduring love for this community and her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals through martial arts. Join us as we continue to write the next chapter of our story, one punch, one kick, and one empowered individual at a time.