AARON HENSLEY + RISE NATION
Build Leaders. Build Systems. Build Legacy.
RISE Nation is the ecosystem Aaron Hensley built to help coaches, martial arts school owners, faith-driven leaders, fitness leaders, and service-based entrepreneurs turn expertise into scalable businesses that develop leaders, serve communities, and create lasting impact.
Leadership Architect | Founder of RISE Nation | Built 24 locations across 6 states | Multimillion-dollar exit
Built from 30+ years of leadership, business building, and real-world operational experience.
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OUR STORY
A School of Leaders.
Self Defense Global KC was founded in 2010 with one mission: use martial arts to help educate the young minds of today — creating a better America, one black belt at a time.
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Visit us at 1522c Northwest Vivion Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64118, United States
Is Self-Defense Global KC right for a complete beginner?
Absolutely. Most of our students start with no prior experience. Your first visit is designed to help you get comfortable, meet our instructors, and experience a class in a welcoming, supportive environment—no pressure and no experience required.
What age can my child start?
We offer Kids Krav Maga for children as young as 5 years old, along with programs for teens and adults. Every class is age-appropriate and designed to help students build confidence, focus, and practical self-defense skills.
Is Krav Maga good for kids with ADHD?
Martial arts is very helpful for kids with ADHD or focus issues, as focus is a skill. Like any skill, it can be built over time. A significant number of children in each of our classes are here for ADHD and focus issues and parents praise the results we provide.
What programs are available at Self-Defense Global KC?
We offer Little Champions (ages 5-7), Youth Martial Arts (ages 8-13), and Adult Krav Maga (ages 14+). Every program teaches practical self-defense while building confidence, discipline, and real-world awareness.
What happens during my first class?
Your first visit includes a chance to meet our instructors, tour the academy, and participate in a beginner-friendly class. We'll answer your questions, provide any equipment you need for your trial, and make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.
Do you offer a trial program?
Yes. We offer a trial program so new students can experience our classes before enrolling. It's the perfect opportunity to meet our team, learn our teaching style, and see if Self-Defense Global KC is the right fit for you or your child.
What are your class hours?
Class schedules vary by program and age group throughout the week.
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday - By Appointment
Saturday - 7:00am-3:00pm
Sunday - Closed
Contact us and we'll help you find the schedule that works best for your family.
Do I have to spar or have physical contact?
No. Safety always comes first. Beginners start at a comfortable pace, and you'll never be asked to do anything you're not ready for. Our instructors help you build skills and confidence step by step.
Are your instructors certified and experienced?
Yes. All Self Defense Global instructors are highly experienced black belts. Our chief instructors have decades of teaching experience and have passed full background checks. Child safety is our top priority at every class.
No Experience Needed · No Long-Term Commitment
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Root-cause healing that restores the body through nervous system regulation, detox pathways, and metabolism. Not symptom-chasing. Not another bandaid.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kourtney
Three pillars of real,
lasting results
Energy & Fatigue Recovery
Nervous system and detox support that addresses why your body is stuck in survival mode — not just masking exhaustion with caffeine and supplements.
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Metabolism & Weight Loss Resistance
If you're eating right and exercising but nothing moves, there's a deeper reason. We find it — and fix it — using functional labs and a personalized protocol.
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Hormone Balance
Hormone issues are signals of something deeper — drainage, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic burden. I help you address the root, not just the numbers.
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MY APPROACH
Why clients get results when
nothing else worked
I combine 20+ years as a pharmacist with a root-cause, whole-body approach — bridging conventional medicine with the deeper healing most practitioners never address.
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Regulate before you detox
Nervous system and drainage are the non-negotiable foundation. Skip this step and nothing else sticks.
02
Healing is low and slow
Real detox doesn't happen overnight. Sustainable results come from doing it right — at the pace your body can actually handle.
03
Symptoms are signals, not diagnoses
Hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue — your body is communicating. We listen, then address what they're pointing to.
"I get it, because I've been there — and I know exactly where conventional medicine stops and real healing begins."
● Pharmacist-level fluency in your labs, medications, and diagnostics
● Functional medicine lens that asks why , not just what
● Whole-body protocols — nervous system, detox, and metabolism together
● 1:1 consultations using the Root Cause Method, not cookie-cutter plans
● Internationally accredited certification teaching practitioners the same method
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business Advisory & Tenant Representation
These two services are conducted without geographic restriction. We advise and represent clients wherever the deal or operation requires — across the US.
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Clients & Partners
Past tenants and S&P 500 companies we've worked alongside.
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