Punch & Protect Self Defense

Punch & Protect Self Defense

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Quiet strength. Fierce boundaries. Unshakable confidence. Self-defense training for people want to feel safe and strong. Group classes or private training.

07/18/2026

Jeff Shabo
Fitness Boxing Instructor/ Group Classes & Private Training

U.S.A. certified boxer. U.S.A masters division champion. Boxing since 1979. 63 years old. Training out of Grundy's Gym, Central Fall RI.
Training R.I. State Police to prepare for the Academy. From Pawtucket, RI.
Numerous smoker fights and U.S.A Boxing competition. Trained with pro fighters, Fernando Fernandes, David Rivello, Currently with Victor Reynoso, etc.

Jeff brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our Fitness Boxing Program and we are grateful that he is joining the team!

07/17/2026

Glass Joe got knocked down because he never learned proper technique.
You don’t have to.
Master your punch. Master your guard. Master your confidence.

www.selfdefensenortheast.com

☎️(401)484-2337

07/15/2026

Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights — it’s about building a stronger, healthier you.

It boosts muscle tone, increases bone density, improves metabolism, and supports long‑term joint health.

07/13/2026

Clarity under pressure. Confidence on demand.

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07/10/2026

NEVER DO THIS BEFORE A WORKOUT!!!!
A quick cat nap in the sun that streams in through your window allows your brain to rest and work harder after you awaken. If you choose not to set an alarm, or to snooze it, you are likely to feel too groggy to drag yourself to the gym afterward. This happens because, after about 30 minutes, your body drifts into deeper stages of sleep. This effect is called "sleep inertia" and messes with your circadian rhythm. Awakening from a deeper stage of sleep can be jarring and is often the cause of the groggy, hungover feeling of a longer afternoon nap (via Insider).

07/07/2026

Martial Arts Retrains Your Brain to Act

Even when you’re afraid, fear doesn’t disappear.

Your relationship with fear changes. In training, you learn:

A. How to breathe when your heart spikes

B. How to move when your mind screams “stop”

C. How to stay present when adrenaline hits

D. How to make decisions under pressure

E. How to trust your body even when your brain doubts

This is the same skill that transforms your life outside the gym, suddenly you’re taking the opportunity instead of talking yourself out of it, speaking up instead of shrinking, , starting the project instead of waiting for “perfect”, walking into the room you used to avoid, becoming the person who acts instead of hesitates!

Martial arts doesn’t just make you stronger, it makes you decisive.

www.selfdefensenortheast.com

07/04/2026
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970 Douglas Pike (Inside 401Fitness)
Smithfield, RI
02917