Sayokan Turkish Martial Art is the reformer in the martial arts world. Most traditional styles while being great for exercise and discipline, are not only useless in the street but can often give a false sense of security. Even the"better systems"might only work against attackers who are similar in size. Thats why in competion there are weight classes. Sayokan can prepare the average person mentally to make the right decisions and physically to defend against larger and multiple attackers. If you already practice a martial art you don't have to throw it away. Whatever you practice can be enhanced with Sayokan strategy. Sayokan is a reality based self defense system and requires no gymnastics. All you need is common sense and the ability to move aggressively. What are you waiting for? Sayokan is currently taught in only one place in the USA.

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What We Do

Sayokan is a knock down system. We don't fight for points. We fight for life. When we compete, it is full contact with no protective gear.  On the street we use only techniques designed to neutralize the attacker. There are restraining techniques that are perfect for law enforcement but the average person can't afford to play games. You only get one chance to surprise the bad guy.

Sayokan is very popular in Turkey and is used by the secret service, police, military, body guards and others who have to fight for real.