Mousel's Self-Defense Academy

Mousel's Self-Defense Academy has been training women since 1988. Tim Mousel started his martial arts training in 1980 and created this women's program nearly four decades ago—it's been evolving ever since based on what actually works in real situations.

Tim holds certifications from multiple martial arts disciplines including Jun Fan Gung-Fu (under Bruce Lee protégé Guro Dan Inosanto), Thai Boxing (full instructor rank), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt), and Combat Submission Wrestling. He has a Master's degree in Sports Science and was the Chief Physical Training Instructor for the HCC Law Enforcement Academy. He's trained thousands of women across corporations, universities, and community groups.

Their women's self-defense course covers:

• •How to avoid violent confrontations before they start
• •Situational awareness and risk assessment
• •De-escalation strategies
• •Techniques to disable an attacker using your natural strengths (not size or strength)
• •Escaping from common grabs and holds
• •Defense against strikes
• •Ground survival techniques
• •How to escape from larger attackers
• •Protecting yourself and loved ones

The curriculum is designed for women of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Techniques are battle-tested and refined—they work regardless of whether you're smaller or weaker than your attacker.

In-Person Classes - Standard 2-hour courses (customizable from 1-6 hours) - Located at 767 N. Shepherd (inside O Athletik) in Houston Heights, Texas - Groups from 4 to 1,000 participants - (832) 654-3819 for scheduling

Corporate & Organization Training - Brought directly to your location or their facility - Custom-tailored content for specific groups (realtors, teens, college-bound, postal workers, law enforcement, etc.) - Special pricing for non-profits and educational institutions - Trained groups from IRS, Chevron, BP, Coca-Cola, Shell, Schlumberger, Technip, BMC Software, Houston Community College, Sam Houston State University, Lone Star College, Memorial Hospital System, and many others

Virtual Training via Zoom - Interactive online courses (1 hour recommended, extended Q&A available) - Focus on awareness, prevention, and simplified techniques safe to practice at home - Group discounts for 5+ participants - Flexible scheduling - Previous participants rate virtual courses as "highly effective" and "surprisingly interactive"

One-on-One Virtual Sessions - Personalized feedback from certified instructors - Real-time guidance and corrections

Online Course Access - Lifetime access to training videos - Learn at your own pace - Share access with family members

"This course gave me confidence." — Sarah K., Houston

Their approach works because it's practical, not theoretical. Techniques are easy to remember even under stress. The progressive training structure lets you build confidence at your own pace. And they understand women's unique safety challenges—both the physical realities and the psychological aspects of self-defense.

Featured on: - Fox News (Tim shares self-defense techniques and safety tips) - Breaking the Silence podcast (discussing empowering women through training)

Mousel's Self-Defense Academy 767 N. Shepherd (Inside O Athletik) Houston, TX 77007 (832) 654-3819 [email protected]

• •Schedule a Private Course: Contact [email protected] or call for customized quotes based on group size, duration, and location.