Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Oct 25, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
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Submitted on Oct 29, 2025

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Oct 25, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
Thank you. The training was thought-provoking and helped build a sense of comfort.
Submitted on Oct 26, 2025 by Patty I.

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Oct 25, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
Very motivating in a wonderfully positive way. Being situationally aware doesn’t mean being paranoid or fearful.
Submitted on Oct 26, 2025 by Angela M.

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Feb 15, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
Bart is an excellent instructor in both the classroom and on the range. I highly recommend that anyone enroll in his firearm instruction and training courses. There are many important legal topics to understand, and Bart’s comprehensive and highly informative teaching covers all aspects of responsible gun ownership and use. World-class instruction all the way, and he has a great method of involving students throughout the course.
Submitted on Feb 19, 2025 by Ken G.

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Oct 25, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
Bart did a great job! We have taken self-defense classes through other programs, and while they were also good, Bart covered important topics those programs missed. We appreciated his content, especially the way he tailored it to older women and the unique vulnerabilities we face.
Submitted on Oct 25, 2025

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Feb 8, 2025 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
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Submitted on Feb 10, 2025

Excellent ★★★★★

Class taken on Oct 18, 2024 | Taught by Bart Goldbar
Mr. Goldbar is an excellent teacher and conveyed all the important points necessary for success. I plan to take all the classes he offers as I continue expanding my knowledge base and understanding.
Submitted on Oct 19, 2024 by Ken G.

Peggy’s Story — From Fear to Empowerment
★★★★★

"Before I took Bart’s women’s self-defense and anti-rape class, I lived with a constant sense of fear. I felt timid, unprepared, and vulnerable — especially as a woman. I worried about my safety and the safety of my loved ones.

But after just one hour in Bart’s class, I felt something I hadn’t felt in years: confidence. Real, empowering confidence. I walked out believing I had the ability to protect myself and the people I care about. That feeling is priceless — you can’t put a value on your own empowerment or peace of mind.

Goldbar Defense is unlike any other dojo or training program I’ve ever experienced. It’s family-oriented, encouraging, and truly focused on building people up. They don’t just teach self-defense — they teach situational awareness, conflict resolution, discipline, courage, and real-world skills that matter every day.

I loved watching the kids’ classes too. Bart and his team teach through fun games while also giving children confidence, discipline, and practical life lessons. It was amazing to see how well they connect with young people.

What meant the most to me is that Goldbar Defense is a Christ-centered business. Everything is founded on biblical principles and a Christian worldview. That made me feel safe, respected, and supported.

I will 100% be signing up for weekly classes. And I recommend Goldbar Defense to anyone and everyone — especially women who want to feel strong, capable, and empowered the way I do now."
— Peggy G.

Testimonial — Tom

Excellent ★★★★★

“I absolutely love Bart’s classes. I first met him during a three-hour self-defense course, and I left that class feeling strengthened, empowered, and more confident than I had felt in a long time. I loved knowing that I could protect not only myself but also the people I care about. That experience alone made me sign up for more—and after two more weeks of classes, I can honestly say everything was phenomenal.

One of the things that impressed me most is that Bart is a pastor and teaches with a Christ-centered focus. I’ve never seen anyone take the samurai virtues of Bushidō and so clearly show how each one reflects the character of Christ. His ‘Seven Virtues of Christ’ mirroring the ‘Seven Virtues of Bushidō’ absolutely blew my mind.

The self-defense system itself is simple, practical, and extremely effective—as long as you do it correctly, it works every time. I was also amazed at how he tailors the techniques to people of all ages. Some of the students are in their 80s, and Bart adjusts each move so they can perform it safely and still make it work. Every time—they could escape, get to safety, or as Bart says, ‘get out of Dodge.’

The dojo atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and professional. It’s rare these days to find a Christ-centered business with a truly Christian worldview, and even rarer to find a pastor who teaches self-defense and backs it up with Scripture, showing that defending yourself is biblical. Bart’s instruction, passion, and faith-based approach make his classes something special.

I absolutely loved every part of it—the training, the teaching, and the environment. This dojo is truly something unique.”