Let Us Help Empower You To Be...
Your Own
First Line
of Defense
About us
No colored belts. No trophies or tournaments. Instead: simple, effective, personal defense.
Tsunami Self Defense Systems LLC (TSDS), is a reality-based self-defense school located in Northeast Pennsylvania, that specializes in data driven, personal protection skills for the everyday civilian to help ensure your safety in today's world.
Let us help empower you with practical, realistic, and trauma-informed self-defense skills — designed to fit your everyday life, boost your confidence, and help you stay safe wherever you go.
Our Programs
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Street Smart Essentials
(Co-Ed/Mens Only/Womens Only)
Street Defense for Women
Reduce the Risks (Womens
Only Sexual Assault Defense Class)
Tsunami K.I.D.S
(Co-ed)
Self Defense for Seniors
(Co-ed)
Safety in the Workplace
Hostile Intruder/Aggressive Customer
Scenario Based Training
De-escalation & Avoidance Training
Situational Awareness Training
Team Building Workshops / Seminars
Anti- Abduction Training
Defense Against Weapons
Counter Ambush Workshops
Parking Lot Dangers Workshop
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
Awareness & Prevention
Al l Grade Levels 1st-12th
College & Trade Schools
Higher Education Programs
Sports Team Trainings
Youth Groups (Scouts, etc.)
Our Benefits
Wide Range of Programs
We offer co-ed, women's only, men's only, teens, kids, senior citizens, and corporate classes/workshops individualized for your real life experiences and concerns.
Holistic Approach
Our trauma-informed and psychologically aware approach emphasizes honing in on your intuition, self-worth, and environmental awareness as tools for overall safety—not just physical defense
Experienced Leadership
For 16 years, our team has been built up with an empowered group of individuals who hold a variety of certifications, martial arts backgrounds, and civilian based training experience to develop programs that best benefit YOU!
Meet the Tsunami Team
Robert Thomas
Owner of TSDS, Head Instructor, Host of Tsunami Soundwave Podcast
Alyssa
Level 3 Certified Instructor
Emily
Level 2 Certified Instructor
Margaret
Level 2 Certified Instructor, Tsunami Soundwave Co-Host
Gwen
Level 2 Certified Instructor
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Cheyenna
Level 1 Certified Instructor
What our customers are saying
The classes were very informative and we learned a great deal. Robert, Emily and Alyssa were knowledgeable and supportive and took the time to answer our questions and concerns. I highly recommend Tsunami Self Defense Systems.
Maria S.
My tween is taking this class and I am so grateful that it exists. The information and lessons taught in this class not only gives the tools to protect yourself, but it also builds confidence in staying safe in the world today. Robert and his team are amazing instructors and individuals. Thank you!!
Lori H.
My mother and I learned invaluable skills in a comfortable and encouraging environment. The instructors were very adept and kind. It was very obvious how much they sincerely cared about the safety of my mother and I. I would recommend this to everyone and am eager to return for more lessons in the future!
Melinda H.
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