Meet Your Instructor
Learn from a certified expert with over 45 years of martial arts experience
Training Since 1980
Don't Trust Your Safety With Just Any Instructor
Learn skills that are proven to work from an expert with decades of real-world experience.
Tim Mousel, M.S. started his martial arts training in 1980 and created the Women's Self-Defense Course in 1988. It's been evolving and getting better ever since. His unique approach combines the most effective techniques from multiple martial arts disciplines, tailored specifically for real-world self-defense situations women may face.
45+ Years of Experience
Training thousands of women across corporations, universities, and community groups
Multiple Certifications
Holding elite instructor ranks in multiple martial arts disciplines
Extensive Corporate Experience
Tim has taught his unique Women's Self-Defense Course at numerous prestigious organizations:
Corporate Clients
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Chevron Corporation
- British Petroleum (BP)
- Coca-Cola Foods
- Shell Exploration
- Schlumberger
- Technip
- BMC Software
Educational Institutions
- United States Sports Academy
- University of Northern Iowa
- Houston Community College
- Lone Star College
- Sam Houston State University
- HCC Law Enforcement Academy
- American Red Cross
Other Organizations
- Memorial Hospital System
- Accenture
- Houstonian Lite
- Catholic Charities
- Various HOAs
- Women's Groups
Professional Credentials
Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized training to every class
Martial Arts Certifications
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Associate Instructor certification under Bruce Lee protégé Guro Dan Inosanto to teach Filipino Martial Art and Jun Fan Gung-Fu (1990)
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Full Instructor rank from Ajarn Surachai Sirisute, President of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA (2006)
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Houston Branch Director for the Thai Boxing Association of the USA
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Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu - Jeet Kune Do Grappling Arts under Sifu Larry Hartsell's Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association (2005)
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Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Leonardo Xavier (2005)
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Coach Level 3 in Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling (2009)
Education & Professional Experience
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Master of Science degree in Sports Science from the United States Sports Academy
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and Coaching (K-12)
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Former Chief Physical Training Instructor for the HCC Law Enforcement Academy
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Instructor for the American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR and AED
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Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.) and the American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.)
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Strength and Conditioning Coach for two-time world boxing champion Reggie Johnson
Business Ventures
Tim is the owner of several successful fitness and self-defense businesses:
Training Elite Athletes
Tim has trained many of Houston's top martial arts instructors and has had students compete at the highest levels of mixed martial arts competition, including:
- Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
- StrikeForce
- King of the Cage
- Pride
- National Kickboxing Championships
- Professional Boxing
"This women's self-defense course has helped thousands of women since 1988. For those fortunate enough that haven't been attacked, the increased confidence definitely makes the short investment of time worthwhile."
Tim Mousel, M.S.
Self-Defense Expert