Certified instruction for law enforcement, security firms, corporate teams, and civilians.
10+
Years Instructing
100%
Women-Owned Business
MBE
NMSDC Certified
Incendiary Training Services is a certified defensive tactics and self-defense training provider serving New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Chalmette, Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, Hammond, Destrehan, LaPlace, Gonzales, and Violet. We train law enforcement agencies, private security firms, corporate teams, and civilians. All instruction is delivered on-site by a certified MDTS instructor. NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise, woman-owned.
What We Train
Certified MDTS training for law enforcement and security. Biomechanically sound techniques that reduce injury and liability.
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Women-only classes in a safe, empowering environment. Weekly sessions in Greater New Orleans.
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Baton, OC spray, and defensive tactics certification for agencies and private security firms.
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On-site personal safety training for corporate teams. Reduces liability and improves employee confidence.
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Practical self-defense for individuals, community groups, and apartment complexes. No experience required.
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Resolve volatile situations verbally before force is required. For security, law enforcement, and corporate teams.
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Who We Are
We deliver certified defensive tactics training, self-defense training, and non-lethal weapons defense training.
Our instruction is practical, accessible, and evidence-based. We equip our clients with the skills necessary to respond to threats, reduce risk, and maintain peak readiness.
Our Instructors
Founder & Self-Defense Instructor
First certified African American female Krav Maga instructor under Israeli Krav International in Louisiana. Over a decade of instruction across self-defense training with different demographics, specializing in women's self-defense programs. Passionate about empowering women through practical, confidence-building training and committed to creating a safer community across every demographic ITS serves.
Lead Instructor | Defensive Tactics & Mobility
Lead instructor and mobility specialist who directly shapes the ITS curriculum. Certified in defensive tactics and non-lethal weapons with deep expertise in functional movement, self-defense, and mobility. Works across all program areas with law enforcement agencies, corporate teams, civilian groups, and community organizations.
Defensive Tactics Instructor & Personal Trainer
Defensive tactics instructor and certified personal trainer who integrates physical fitness, overall health, and well-being into every program. Brings a strength and conditioning perspective to practical self-defense, helping clients build confidence, resilience, and long-term physical readiness.
Client Feedback
She's an amazing instructor. She helped my daughter and trained her well! My daughter is happy with her and she loves her too
Great class my daughter loved it
The TASER class was legit. Everything was explained step by step, and there was a strong focus on safety and decision-making. I appreciated how the instructor emphasized how to avoid using force unless it's absolutely necessary. I feel better trained because of it.
Outstanding commitment to their students. They worked with me through my knee problems now I move freely with out my brace. I can't thank them enough.
Coach Afton is truly a godsend. When we first met, my only goal was to get out of the office for an hour. That hour quickly grew into a desire to lose weight, feel good about myself, and make healthier choices. She helped me feel in control again. I stopped making excuses for why I couldn't do something, and she pushed me beyond my limits. I'm genuinely grateful for that.
Awesome instruction, proactive staff willing to put in the time and effort. Not enough stars to truly rate the experience.
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Drills build muscle memory, but scenarios build decision-making. Here is why scenario-based self-defense training is the missing piece in most programs.
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