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Weekly Classes Every Thursday 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM. 45 Connolly Rd., Middle Sackville.
Our Mission
We are not a fight club. We are a personal protection community for adults in Middle Sackville. Whether you are looking for women’s self-defense, conflict de-escalation, or tactical fitness, our goal is to bridge the gap between untrained civilians and capable defenders. No ego, just life-saving skills.
To help create an educated and healthy individual through education, roleplay, games, and mixed martial arts methodology, and to have fun while doing so in an inclusive supportive environment.
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What is Splice Mixed Martial Self-Defense?
Splice Mixed Martial Self-Defense is a civilian self-defense system designed specifically for Canadians, by Canadians, with a particular focus on Nova Scotian based matters.
We blend essential insights on violence prevention with practical martial skills, helping you grow into a healthier and more confident individual. This innovative civilian self-defense program focuses on supporting and adapting to your unique needs.
Our commitment to teaching effective self-defense keeps us at the forefront of modern assailants, equipping you with the most effective and proven self- protection techniques. Join us on this exciting journey toward safety and confidence!
What We Teach:
The Hard Skills Our physical curriculum is a hybrid of the most effective systems for reality-based self-defence.
You will learn:
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Stand-Up Striking: Fundamentals from Boxing, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing to manage distance.
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Grappling & Control: Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tailored for street safety and getting back to your feet.
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Weapons Defense: Techniques from Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), Kali, and Krav Maga concepts for defending against knives, sticks, and blunt objects.
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Constraint-Based Learning: We use the ecological approach, meaning you learn through live movement, not static drills.
Head Instructor & Self-Defence Coach
With over 17 years of experience in Nova Scotia, Jonathan blends the hard skills of MMA, BJJ, and Kickboxing with a professional background in forensics and human behavior.
He doesn't just teach you how to fight; he teaches you the science of self-protection, de-escalation, and safety.
Jonathan Wells
Splice MMSD Components
These are some of the training options we cover.
Modules are a key component of Splice MMSD. They are a mixed class that has a lecture, group activities, and most importantly, skill development exercises. Click to find out more what modules we offer.
This is the key element to brining reality into your hard physical skills. Most of what is learned here is useable in your everyday life and even help progress your career. Click to find out what this looks like a little deeper.
This is the area that people think of when they think of self-defense. This is the striking, grappling, weapons etc. are incorporated. Click here to see how we go about t
Learning Options
30 Canadian dollars
Contact for pricing
100 Canadian dollars
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FAQ's
Do I need to be in shape or have experience to join?
Not at all. We specialize in teaching adult beginners. You do not need to be fit or have any martial arts background to start. Our classes are designed to build your fitness and skills from the ground up in a safe, ego-free environment.
What are the "Soft Skills" you mention?
Physical self-defence is the last resort. We teach you how to avoid violence before it happens. Our curriculum includes conflict de-escalation, body language analysis, situational awareness, and understanding the legal aspects of self-defence in Canada.
Is this class suitable for women?
Yes. We focus heavily on personal protection concepts that rely on leverage, awareness, and mechanics rather than brute strength. Our women’s self-defense training covers escaping larger opponents, situational awareness, and boundary setting.
What is the "Ecological Approach" to training?
It means we don't just memorize static moves in the air. We use "constraint-led games" where you learn to react to live energy and resistance. This helps you learn faster and retain skills better under stress compared to traditional drilling.
What style do you teach? Is it MMA or Krav Maga?
It is a hybrid of reality-based systems. We use the "hard skills" of MMA (Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ) because they work against resistance. However, we also incorporate Krav Maga and Filipino Martial Arts for real-world scenarios like weapon defense (knife/stick) and multiple attackers.
Where are you located?
We train inside the Sackville Heights Community Centre at 45 Connolly Rd, Middle Sackville, NS. We are easily accessible for students from Lower Sackville, Bedford, and Halifax.
Splice MMSD Located inside Sackville Heights Community Centre 45 Connolly Rd, Middle Sackville, NS B4E 1S6
