Combatives Vienna was founded in 2020. We are a group of people who train in self defense via the study of Combatives.

We are not a commercial, for-profit martial arts dojo.

Our three coaches each have a minimum of 10 years of training in different styles of martial arts, combat sports, and Combatives. Our emphasis is on simple, easy to learn methods of violence prevention, avoidance, and escape that focus on the realities an average person may experience, rather than the challenges a Special Forces soldier or professional combat athlete experiences.

We believe that violence can often be avoided, and our main focus is on getting home safely, not trying to show someone who’s stronger, or “proving something” to somebody through the use of force.

But if violence cannot be avoided, we think it should be approached like good first aid: practical, appropriate to the situation, and with an understanding of your capabilities and limits. 

And while training in self defense can at times be challenging and uncomfortable, we believe that the skills gained from this training transfer into a wider perspective and add resiliency for everyday life.