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FPC / MISSION: GET HOME SAFE
Pearl, Mississippi / Jackson Metro
SELF-DEFENSE
IS MORE THAN
FIGHTING.
Someone follows you through a parking lot. An angry customer becomes threatening at work. Someone grabs you before you can get away. Would you know what to do? Train to recognize danger early, manage unwanted contact, protect yourself when necessary, and leave as soon as it is safe. Train in Pearl, Mississippi, through group classes and private lessons, or bring a seminar to your organization.
AwarenessContact ManagementRespondGet Home Safe
BUILT FOR REALITY / FPCNew to Four Pillars Combatives?
Request Your Free Intro Lesson START WITH A FREE INTRO LESSON.
Get introduced to our training approach, meet the instructor, and ask questions before choosing a membership. Free introductory lessons are for local residents only. Contact us to arrange a lesson and confirm availability.
01.Weapons
02.Grappling
03.Striking
04.Fitness
Programs, services & training formats
WHAT WE OFFER.
Choose weekly group classes, in-person or live video private lessons, seminars, or our Online Training library. We also offer specialized programs including women’s self-defense, personal training, Eskrima, and combat-sports coaching. Women’s self-defense is available by request through private lessons, small-group lessons, seminars, and workshops—not as a separate weekly class.
01 / GROUP CLASSES
Group Classes
Practical self-defense and martial arts instruction focused on awareness, striking, grappling and responsible decisions.
Explore this option 02 / WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAMWomen’s Self-Defense
Build practical personal-safety skills through awareness, boundaries, verbal skills, movement, physical escape and ground survival.
Explore this program 03 / PRIVATE LESSONSPrivate Lessons
Train one-on-one in practical self-defense, Eskrima, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling, submission grappling, and specialized combatives at your pace.
Explore this option 04 / SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSSeminars & Workshops
Too far from Pearl for regular classes? Bring Four Pillars Combatives to your area. Host self-defense curriculum instruction, women's self-defense, Eskrima, combat sports, or specialized combatives for your martial arts school, business, school, church, or private group.
Explore this option 05 / PERSONAL TRAININGPersonal Training
Fitness coaching for strength, cardio, and mobility, plus cardio kickboxing and boot camps by request. Non-contact workout options available; no martial arts experience required.
Explore this option 06 / ONLINE TRAINING · PUBLIC BETAOnline Training
Create a free student account to explore published introductory lessons and use Events & Seminars, opt-in Private Messaging, and Find Training Partners. Founding and VIP options offer additional training.
Explore Online Training ↗07 / LIVE VIDEO PRIVATE LESSONSLive Video Private Lessons
Scheduled, real-time one-on-one instruction in self-defense, Eskrima, or another suitable training goal. Separate from the Online Training lesson library.
View Live Video Rates ↗
Public Beta / Four Pillars Combatives Online
REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
ONLINE TRAINING.
Can't train with us in Pearl? Explore the Four Pillars Combatives approach from wherever you are. Our developing online program brings together practical lessons in environmental and situational awareness, empty-hand and weapons-based self-defense, fitness, and emergency medical care.
Interested in self-defense or Eskrima? Everyone is welcome to create a free student account. Explore published free lessons, stay connected with events, message opted-in members, and find training partners in your general area. No payment required.
Public Beta · Free registration available · Founding and VIP prices increase by tier; check current options
Explore Online Training & Register FreeFree Community Hub access: Events & Seminars, Private Messaging, and Find Training Partners (opt-in and general-area discovery).
Create a free student account and review current lifetime membership enrollment. New video lessons and PDF resources will be added throughout beta. Event bookings may be separate.
HOW ONLINE TRAINING WORKS
- 1
Create a free account or sign in. Your training stays in one member dashboard.
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Open your available lessons. Watch videos, read PDFs, and track what you finish.
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Use your free Community features. View events, message opted-in members, and find opted-in training partners by general area.
The Self-Defense Curriculum
FIVE SECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE.
- 01Environmental & Situational Awareness
- 02Empty-Hand Fighting in a Weapons Environment
- 03Weapons Fighting & Weapon Defense
- 04Fitness & Attributes Training
- 05Emergency Medical & Trauma Care
ONLINE TRAINING · MEMBERS COMMUNITY · PUBLIC BETA
LEARN TOGETHER. TRAIN TOGETHER.
Free registered students can view events, message members who opt in, and discover opted-in training partners by general area. Paid members also have access to discussions and other Community activities. Your signed-in account shows only the features available to you.
Events & Seminars, Private Messaging, and Find Training Partners. Messaging and partner listings are opt-in.
Free, admin-assigned Member, Founding, and VIP accounts see their own enabled features. VIP also includes its separately advertised benefits.
One paid membership is enough. VIP includes standard Founding access; you do not need to buy both. The platform remains in public beta while new lessons are added.
Explore Membership & CommunityThe missionAVOID THE FIGHT.
AVOID THE FIGHT.
BE READY IF YOU CAN'T.
Awareness. Contact Management. Respond. Get Home Safe.
The goal is to avoid fighting unless you have to—and get away as soon as safely possible. Recognize danger, manage contact, set boundaries, and leave when you can. If you must fight, be capable of defending yourself wherever the confrontation goes: on your feet, in the clinch, or on the ground. Train to protect yourself or others when necessary, stop the immediate threat, and disengage safely.
How we train ↗Awareness first.Recognize problems early and avoid preventable violence.
Capable under pressure.Train striking, grappling, ground survival, and weapons awareness so you have options if you cannot leave.
Built for you.Weekly Monday and Wednesday group classes, private lessons, small groups, personal training, and events.
A firearm is not a substitute for fighting skills
CARRYING A FIREARM DOESN'T REPLACE FIGHTING SKILLS.
A confrontation can turn physical before you have room to react. Carrying a firearm does not replace striking, wrestling, grappling, or awareness. You need empty-hand skills when you cannot rely on a firearm—and sound judgment and control when physical contact happens while you are armed at close range.
WHAT IF IT STARTS AT 0–5 FEET?
At arm's length, someone may grab you, crowd you, or force a clinch. Train for contact, movement, balance, and making safer decisions—not just ideal conditions at a distance.
BEING ARMED IS NOT THE SAME AS BEING PREPARED.
When physical fighting and weapons risks overlap, you need more than marksmanship. We connect empty-hand skills with awareness, weapon retention concepts, responsible decisions, and safe disengagement.
TRAIN FOR YOUR LIFE. TRAIN FOR YOUR JOB.
Private citizens can train to protect themselves and others. Law enforcement, corrections, security, and military personnel can request instruction tailored to their responsibilities, equipment, policies, and the law.
Clear pricing. Real savings.
PAY FOR TRAINING. SAVE WITH COMMITMENT.
Our group memberships include both regularly scheduled weekly classes. Compare savings against our standard $95/month month-to-month rate.
Best monthly value
12 MONTHS
Regular $95/month
$75 / month
SAVE $20/MONTH · $240 OVER 12 MONTHS
You pay $900 over 12 months instead of $1,140 at the flexible monthly rate.
Lower commitment
6 MONTHS
Regular $95/month
$85 / month
SAVE $10/MONTH · $60 OVER 6 MONTHS
You pay $510 over 6 months instead of $570 at the flexible monthly rate.
Flexible training
MONTH-TO-MONTH
Standard monthly rate
$95 / month
NO 6- OR 12-MONTH INITIAL COMMITMENT
Train on the standard flexible monthly membership.
Group classes meet Monday and Wednesday, 5:30–6:50 PM. Four-class passes expire 60 days after purchase. Processing fees for noncash payments and applicable taxes are additional; review full membership terms before enrolling.
See All Rates & DiscountsThe self-defense curriculumFIVE SECTIONS.
FIVE SECTIONS.
ONE PURPOSE.
Our self-defense curriculum is organized into five sections designed to develop practical self-defense knowledge, fighting skills, physical fitness, and emergency preparedness.
01
ENVIRONMENTAL & SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Learn to recognize potential threats, understand how criminals identify and select victims, manage unwanted contacts, avoid dangerous situations, and respond appropriately to developing threats.
02
EMPTY-HAND FIGHTING IN A WEAPONS ENVIRONMENT
Learn offensive and defensive fighting skills at different combat ranges, including striking, wrestling, clinch fighting, and ground fighting, while accounting for the possible presence of weapons.
03
WEAPONS FIGHTING & WEAPON DEFENSE
Learn which defensive weapons to consider carrying every day and how to use them safely and lawfully. Explore fighting with and defending against weapons, defensive shooting at longer distances and in close-contact situations including 0–5 feet and the clinch, weapon access, preventing an attacker from accessing weapons, weapon retention, and disarming.
04
FITNESS & ATTRIBUTES TRAINING
Develop the strength, power, endurance, mobility, speed, balance, coordination, and other physical attributes that support effective self-defense.
05
EMERGENCY MEDICAL & TRAUMA CARE
Learn essential first aid, bleeding control, emergency trauma care, CPR, medical equipment fundamentals, basic Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) concepts, and how to respond to injuries and emergencies. This section provides educational instruction only and does not award certifications. Additional medical lessons and handouts will be published as they are ready during public beta.
Our Philosophy: Recognize danger. Avoid unnecessary confrontation. Defend yourself when necessary. Provide emergency care when needed. Get Home Safe.
Our training philosophy
Recognize danger. Avoid unnecessary confrontation. Defend yourself when necessary. Provide emergency care when needed. Get Home Safe.
Real skills. Responsible training.
Not a traditional gymTRAIN WHERE
TRAIN WHERE
LIFE HAPPENS.
Train indoors or outdoors in the Pearl area, depending on the session. We confirm the location and suitable safety equipment in advance.
- Weekly group classes
- Private and semi-private lessons by appointment
- Seminars and workshops for groups and organizations
Our offered programs and services include women’s self-defense, Eskrima, combat-sports coaching, and personal training. Ask about the format that fits your goals.
Explore programs & services ↗Group Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30–6:50 PM (80 minutes). View the class calendar and memberships and contact us to confirm the date and location.
Meet your instructorREAL EXPERIENCE.
REAL EXPERIENCE.
CLEAR PURPOSE.
Mark has trained in martial arts since 1996. His background includes boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA, submission grappling, Eskrima, military service and security work. He is also a certified personal trainer.
Training emphasizes avoiding unnecessary violence while building practical fighting capability for the moments when avoidance is no longer possible.
Meet the InstructorOur training philosophy
“Avoid fighting unless you have to. If you must fight, be prepared to protect yourself or others, stop the immediate threat, and get away as soon as safely possible.”
Awareness • Contact Management • Respond • Get Home Safe
Common questions
TRAINING QUESTIONS.
TRAINING QUESTIONS.
CLEAR ANSWERS.
Learn what Four Pillars Combatives offers in Pearl, Mississippi and the Jackson Metro. For questions specific to your situation, use our training guide or contact the instructor.
When are the regular group classes?
Regular self-defense group classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:50 PM in the Pearl, Mississippi area. Confirm the current meeting location and availability before attending. See classes and pricing.
How much does group training cost?
Group self-defense memberships start at $75 per month. Check current membership terms and included classes on our Group Classes & Pricing page. Private sessions and workshops are separate.
Do you offer women's self-defense?
Yes. Women's self-defense is available by request through private lessons, small-group lessons, seminars, and workshops. It is not a separate weekly women-only class. Women can also attend our regular mixed self-defense classes. Explore women's self-defense.
Can I schedule private MMA or Eskrima lessons?
Yes. MMA, combat-sports and Eskrima instruction can be arranged by request through private lessons or suitable workshops. A single 60-minute one-person private lesson starts at $40. Explore private lessons.
Can my business, church or group host a seminar?
Yes. We offer custom local and traveling seminars for businesses, churches, community groups, martial arts schools and other organizations. Tell us your location, group size and training goals. Learn about seminars.
Is there an online training option?
Yes. Four Pillars Combatives Online Training is in PUBLIC BETA. Free accounts can access published free lessons plus Community Hub Events & Seminars, Private Messaging, and opt-in Find Training Partners. Founding and VIP options provide additional lessons and Community benefits. Explore Online Training for current availability.
Where do you train, and can I just walk in?
We are based in Pearl and serve the Jackson Metro. Sessions are held at arranged indoor or outdoor locations. Contact us to confirm your class location rather than expecting a walk-in storefront. Get in touch.
Can I book directly on the website?
No. The website sends a training inquiry; the instructor will confirm availability, session details and the location before anything is scheduled. Send an inquiry.