Shadow Combatives and Self-Defense is hosting the 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar in Annandale, VA from June 19-21: three days of real-world self-defense scenarios, weapons training, and team-based combatives open to all levels.
Tickets and more information are available for purchase on the ticketing.events website.
Tickets are non-refundable after 5/22/2026.
What this seminar covers
The 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar will cover the following:
Stress Inoculation Tests
Get ready for our Stress Inoculation Tests (SITs) with actors and props to help simulate stressful, real-world self-defense scenarios.
Team-Based Activities
Throughout the weekend, expect a variety of team-based activities designed to pit team versus team either directly or indirectly. The team with the most points by the end of the weekend receives a trophy.
Unarmed & Weapons Training
From Japanese Jūjutsu to Shinobi no Jutsu and modern combatives, to Sword and Wooden Staff training, you can expect a variety of incredible training combining both modern and traditional methods of combat.
Indoor & Outdoor Training
Half the seminar will be taught indoors while the other half will be strictly outdoors.
This seminar is a rain-or-shine event.
Real self-defense doesn’t change because of the weather.
Where the event is taking place
Shadow Combatives and Self-Defense is conveniently located in Annandale, VA — easily accessible from across Northern Virginia and the broader DMV area.
Shadow Combatives & Self-Defense
6930 Little River Turnpike, Suite A
Annandale, VA 22003
When the event is taking place
- Friday, 19 June, 2026 From 5:30 pm To 10:00 pm
- Saturday, 20 June, 2026 From 9:30 am To 9:00 pm
- Sunday, 21 June, 2026 From 9:30 am To 4:00 pm
Who the event is for
This event is open to the public (18+) to allow everyone to experience the true essence of our training as well as building camaraderie in the local community.
Martial Arts Seminar Instructors
Omar Gilani Sensei: Founder and Head Instructor
Omar Gilani Sensei, founder of Shadow Combatives, brings over 20 years of martial arts training experience to this seminar. Omar Sensei’s background spans multiple disciplines, including Japanese Jūjutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ninjutsu, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kenjutsu, Bojutsu, Yarijutsu, and additional traditional weapons systems, with a focus on practical, real-world self-defense.
In addition to his technical training, Omar Sensei researches martial arts history and has traveled internationally for training, including Japan, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States. Attendees of this seminar will benefit from his depth of experience across both modern and traditional martial arts systems.
Refer to the Meet Your Instructors section on the Shadow Combatives website for an expanded profile description for Omar Sensei.
Rocky Melton Sensei: Assistant Instructor
Rocky Melton Sensei is a law enforcement officer with many years of experience across a wide range of martial arts, including Ninpo, Jūjutsu, Wado-Ryū, Taekwondo, Judo, Kyudo, Greco-Roman wrestling, Capoeira, Wushu, Kenjutsu, and Bojutsu. Rocky Sensei also has a long history of tournament championships.
Most notably, Rocky Sensei has been inducted into the martial arts hall of fame twice. At Shadow Combatives, he currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd Degree).
Refer to the Meet Your Instructors section on the Shadow Combatives website for an expanded profile description for Rocky Melton Sensei.
Self-Defense and Combatives Training in Annandale, VA
The 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar is one of the most unique self-defense training opportunities in Northern Virginia this year.
From Japanese Jūjutsu and weapons training to real-world stress inoculation scenarios, this seminar delivers serious combatives training in Annandale, VA across three full days.
Spots are limited so make sure to register before May 22, 2026.
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