Welcome to Barnes Defense Systems!

Barnes Defense Systems is a Middle Tennessee based company that is dedicated to helping others learn not just self-defense, but a holistic self-defense approach that includes handgun training and Chinese Kempo. The philosophy at Barnes Defense Systems is “Instituendi et vade in domum tuam!” “Train to go home!”

As the owner and operator of Barnes Defense Systems , allow me to share my background. My marital arts journey resumed August of 2001. It has been the source of peace during stressful times and also the source of confidence in my daily life. In 2005, I started to learn Chinese Kempo and was – and continue to be – delighted and amazed with the efficiency of the style. I earned my first degree Black Belt on April 19, 2012. The picture above is my instructor presenting me with my black belt certificate after a long testing period.

One of the most amazing things about the martial arts is that there is always something to learn! In most – if not all styles – the real learning just begins after you earn your blackbelt.

I am a strong believer in right to own and bear arms, and also believe that anyone who shoots should also get training. Handgun instruction is available. I am NRA certified to teach Basics of Pistol Shooting.

I also believe that one of the most important aspects of martial arts training (self-defense oriented styles) that they help the practitioners to view the world in terms of potential risk and how to respond if the threat escalates. With this perspective, self-defense training is no longer just limited to just physical training. Thus, I will be adding training on Financial First Aid and Financial Self-Defense. Also I will offering tips on defending your privacy. My blog will be providing “self-defense” tips and hints on a variety of topics.

Private instruction and class instruction available. Contact me at info@barnesdefense.com for location and times, or with any questions.