About Us & Our Approach

Jūjutsu is the way to the most effective use of physical, mental, and spiritual strength. By teaching you attacks and defenses it refines your body, your mind, and your soul and helps you make the spiritual essence of jūjutsu a part of your very being.

In this way, you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world.

Meet Flip Awesome Aguilera, our founder and head instructor, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our Jujutsu community. With a passion for holistic health and a dedication to lifelong learning, Flip has been educating and supporting clients of all ages since 2002.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner, Flip and our team are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us and become a part of our story today!

Unveiling the 753 Code: Unleash the Power Within!

Hey champions, gather round! Let’s take a moment, we’d like to share with you a code that holds within it the very essence of resilience, strength, and the unwavering spirit of never giving up: the legendary 753 code.

In the world of martial arts, particularly in the sacred realm of jujutsu, this code is more than just a sequence of numbers; it’s a pathway to greatness, a roadmap to self-discovery, and a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

At Self Defense Academy of Colorado Springs, we believe self-defense is more than physical techniques – it’s about rebuilding confidence, restoring personal power, and creating safer lives.

We are a trauma-informed self-defense school, that proudly follows the same evidence-based, survivor-centered protocols outlined in the groundbreaking book Transforming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu (by Jamie Marich & Anna Pirkl) which heavily references the Valente Brothers method that anchors our school.