MISSION
Petitto Defense provides practical training to law abiding citizens who value safety and security. We empower people with knowledge and skills for self-optimization that carry through to all areas of Life!
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
O.P.T.I.M.I.Z.E
Observe – Watch, listen, LEARN! The ego wants to impress and to compare. Observe yourself critically, with a positive mindset with eagerness to improve, to optimize yourself! Accept learning. No-one knows EVERYTHING.
Plan with passion – Allow yourself to discover your enthusiasm and inspiration! Set goals that align with your inner motivation. Planning your optimization is exciting! This is a personally tailored map toward YOUR SUCCESS!
Take action – You have planned and are ready to act! Act decisively! Enroll in training and train with dedication! Chart your milestones!
Invest in learning – Investing time, money, and effort is necessary for growth. Invest in YOU! We continuously learn throughout our lifespan! While others choose to allow negative programming to hold them back, you choose to grow and meet your goals!
Maximize effectiveness – Apply your knowledge and skills most efficiently, with maximal effectiveness! You create your reality. Seek guidance and be willing to change! If you are not currently effective at what you are doing, you must be willing to change!
Inspire – Inspire YOU and inspire others! We give and we receive. Root of “inspire” is “in spirit.”
Zeal – Train with devotion! Give it YOUR ALL! Your devotion is to your goals. This also includes devotion to success for your family, your team, etc.
Embrace change – Change occurs continuously! Are you and your team regressing or progressing? In order to optimize, change must occur for the better! At a minimum, be a little better each and every day. This is a positive, healthy change!
SELF-DEFENSE
S.H.A.R.P
Stay alert – practice consistent situational awareness – maintain awareness of who and what is around you. Keep the element of surprise as your advantage.
Harden your mindset – with consistent mental discipline, you have already won, even before any challenging event has taken place. With mental discipline, you will act with purpose!
Act with purpose – Choose your actions and act solidly, with commitment. Establish goals and take action to meet your goals! In a self-defense situation, your immediate goal is restoring your current situation to one that is safe and secure, for you and your family. Enrolling in a training program is an example of acting with purpose!
Respond fast – Immediate challenges often require an immediate response. In a self-defense situation, you will rely on your training. You will end your opponent’s attack quickly and decisively!
Prevail – With a positive “can do” attitude or mindset, you will prevail!
Self-defense workshop for women
This workshop is approximately 1 hour in duration and is for women ages 18 years and older. It provides the following:
- Brief meditation for relaxation and focus.
- Stretching and light strengthening
- Detailed training and practice of techniques for blocking, striking, kicking, escape techniques with counter strikes, grasping and controlling techniques.
- Oral education to Self-defense fundamental concepts, including best practices to use on a daily basis.
Classes are $40 per person.
CARL PETITTO, OT, CHT, CEAS
Founder & Chief Instructor, Petitto Defense
Carl Petitto delivers a revolutionary approach to personal protection, tactical readiness, and self-optimization. By fusing decades of martial arts mastery, military service, and advanced expertise in human anatomy and neurology, Mr. Petitto offers training designed for efficiency, accuracy, and endurance. Whether working with corporate executives, government agencies, or private individuals, his mission is simple: empowering clients to master both mind and body.
The Science of Defense: Unparalleled Methods
What sets “Petitto Defense” apart is the integration of special tactical training with professional medical science.
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS) specializing in rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions affecting the fingertips to the shoulder, Carl Petitto has a profound understanding of the body’s neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems.
He applies this clinical expertise to his defense training, ensuring that firearms handling and empty hand self-defense techniques are maximized for efficiency, accuracy, and endurance for maximum real-world results.
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DISCLAIMER:
The information, techniques, and methods presented by Carl A. Petitto, his associates, and affiliated entities are provided for informational and educational purposes only and are offered without any guarantee of effectiveness or outcome.
By participating in or attempting any activities demonstrated or described, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily and at your own risk. Carl A. Petitto, his associates, and affiliated entities assume no responsibility or liability for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur during or after training or while following any instruction provided.
Before attempting any physical activity, exercise, or training technique presented, you should consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional to determine whether such activities are appropriate for you.
Participants are also encouraged to consult local law enforcement or appropriate authorities regarding the lawful use of self-defense. Always use only the minimum force reasonably necessary to protect yourself.
It is your responsibility to know, understand, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.