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. Instruction is delivered by certified instructors. NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise, woman-owned.
What We Train
Ongoing women-only class in Metairie, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your first class is a free evaluation class.
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Certified MDTS training for law enforcement and security. Biomechanically sound techniques that reduce injury and liability.
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Practical self-defense training for civilians, community groups, and organizations. No prior 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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On-site personal safety training for corporate teams. Reduces liability and improves employee confidence.
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Baton, OC spray, and defensive tactics certification for agencies and private security firms.
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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
The only African American female IKI-certified Krav Maga instructor 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
Amazing role model ! Puts you in the mode of real life scenarios and makes sure you got everything down
Training with teach Afton and Professors Jabari has been a great experience. I do private sessions, her attention to person centered training is top tier. She is passionate and patient. I have a knee injury and teach would listen and adjust instead of making me feel bad. I learn but you also feel a sense of safety and confidence after leaving every session. When I'm hard on myself she provides reassurance. I started training because I was in a hard transition in my life but I continue training because I love it. 10/10 highly recommend
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.
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We serve Greater New Orleans and surrounding areas. Contact us to discuss your training needs.
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