Saario Academy · Programs
Professional training programs under one Academy.
One coherent system across self-defence, professional use-of-force, fighting skills, and youth.
01 — One system
The programs differ in focus, not in standard. Each carries its own colour inside the same disciplined frame.
02 — Family 01 / 04
Self-Defence & Combatives
Defendo
Modern European self-defence — minimum techniques, maximum repetitions, built for real urban situations.
Read more →Classic Krav Maga / Classic Combatives
The classic system, taught as Grandmaster Lichtenfeld taught it — Yellow to Black.
Read more →Amazon Training
Strength, dignity and awareness.
03 — Family 02 / 04
Professional Use-of-Force & Safety
Defendo Blue
Police and security: control, restraint, safe handling.
Defendo Green
Military close-quarters.
Defendo White
Paramedics and medical personnel.
04 — Family 03 / 04
Martial Arts & Fighting Skills
Ironman Grappling
Takedowns and ground control. Built since 2004.
Ironman Kickboxing
Stand-up fighting. Founded in 1989.
Taito Boxing
Where active.
05 — Family 04 / 04
Youth Safety & Development
Safe Kid
Preschool and elementary-school children: safety skills, confidence and the habit of getting out of trouble — bully-proof, not fearful.
For families →Safe Teen
For teenagers — the separate teen program.
06 — The Defendo family
Defendo is a family of programs inside Saario Academy, organised by who you are.
Red
Civilian — the core system; RED is its final level
Blue
Police / Security
Green
Military
White
Paramedics / medical personnel
07 — Not sure where to start?
Which program is right for you?
A short guide by goal.
08 — Program pages
The programs, in depth.
What each program teaches, for whom, and how the levels build.
Defendo
Modern European self-defence. Six student levels, each around six months — RED is the final certificate.
The Defendo system →Safe Kid
For families: preschool and elementary-school children — safety skills, first aid, and the habit of getting out of trouble.
Safe Kid for families →Classic Krav Maga
The classic system, taught as Grandmaster Lichtenfeld taught it — the belt ladder from Yellow to Black.
Classic Krav Maga →Ironman Grappling
details at your club — page in preparationIronman Kickboxing
details at your club — page in preparationAmazon Training
details at your club — page in preparationTaito Boxing
details at your club — page in preparation