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The Tune Up
An honest diagnosis of grip, aim, and trigger press — with specific fixes, not generic advice.
★ Get an Honest Assessment — $150 ▸The Martial Art of Armed Self-Defense
Become the Weapon.
Master — Mind, Body, Spirit & Tool
GunJitsu is the martial art of lawful armed self-defense — a holistic discipline blending Samurai precision with Templar conscience. Taught by MAJ (Ret.) Will Rodriguez: West Point graduate, Combat Veteran, 15,000+ hours of instruction, 10,000+ GJs coached.
- 10,000+ GJs Coached
- 15,000+ Hours
- West Point
- Combat Veteran
- MAG Deadly Force Instructor
“The Gun is a Tool — You Are the Weapon”
★ What Makes GunJitsu Different
Most instructors teach you how to shoot. GunJitsu coaches you to win.
There's a difference between knowing how to pull a trigger and being prepared to protect the people you love. GunJitsu coaches the full system — from identifying a threat before it finds you, to what happens in the seconds after it's over.
★ Start Here to find your path ▸The Four Pillars of GunJitsu
A complete personal safety system built on four pillars.
Mind, Body, Spirit, and Tool. Lifestyle is the lifelong pursuit of mastering all four.
Mind
What you know and how you think. Situational awareness, criminal psychology, use-of-force law, and the decision-making framework that determines whether you ever need the other three pillars.
Body
What you can do and how you move. Physical conditioning, defensive application, stress performance, and first aid. Age and physical challenges are factors. They are not excuses.
Spirit
What you believe and the intangibles that matter. Conscience, courage, moral framework, and the internal code that governs the most consequential decision a human being can make.
Tool
What you carry and how you use it. Firearm selection, ammunition, carry system, defensive fundamentals, and the science of the encounter. Last for a reason.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching · Members-Only Range
Four Sessions — One Standard
Cold-shoot diagnostic. Honest coaching. No filler. Each session is one hour at a private members-only range with MAJ (Ret.) Will Rodriguez — West Point, Combat Veteran, MAG Deadly Force Instructor. $150 per session.
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Armed Home Defense
Train for the real scenario — middle of the night, door coming open, gun in action right now.
★ Train for the Real Scenario — $150 ▸03
EDC Tune Up
A diagnostic for the daily carrier who wants to know where they actually stand from the holster.
★ Test Your Carry Skills — $150 ▸04
Active Shooter Response
The hardest defensive scenario — precision shooting at distance, target differentiation, the Dickens Drill.
★ Are You Actually Ready? — $150 ▸★ Deep Dive · Save $150
Go deeper — three sessions, one path.
Three focused one-hour sessions. Book individually, schedule at your pace. Will tracks the package and dials in a progression around the gaps your first session uncovers.
Coaching Packages
Four Paths to Mastery
Personal one-on-one coaching from MAJ (Ret) Rodriguez. Every package includes complimentary lifetime Expert Witness Representation (minus travel / per diem) — a differentiator no other instructor offers.
★ Featured · Entry-Level Package
The Deep Dive
Three focused one-hour sessions. Book individually, schedule at your pace. Will tracks the package.
SQUIRE
The Squire Package
Ten hours of one-on-one coaching to leave you confident and competent with a defensive handgun.
$2,950 value
View package → APPLIED
Applied EDC
Twenty hours for the serious lawfully armed citizen — safe, knowledgeable, confident personal defense.
$3,150 value
View package → ADVANCED
Advanced EDC
Thirty hours of next-level coaching — graduates exceed police academy shooting standards.
$4,500 value
Prerequisite: Solid baseline competency required. Rapid-fire/holster qualified, experienced CCW practitioner, or complete an intake assessment.
View package → RANGE
Range Specific CoursesÀ la carte
Individual lessons and specialized range courses — book what you need, when you need it.
View package →The Workshop Library
Eleven Workshops — ONE Protector Mentality
Non-shooting personal-safety workshops covering every angle of the protector's life — from pre-attack awareness to post-incident legal realities. Scheduled on-demand for individuals, couples, families, and small groups.
01 · Awareness
Streetwise Radar
The pre-assault cues criminals give away — body language, positioning, intent signals — and how to train your eye to catch them before it's too late.
Schedule on demand ▸
02 · Force Decisions
Force Multiplier
How military, police, and civilian frameworks differ — and which one actually applies to you in a defensive encounter.
Schedule on demand ▸
03 · Post Incident
After the Trigger
What happens to your body in the first 60 seconds after a violent encounter — tunnel vision, auditory exclusion, time distortion — and how to compensate.
Schedule on demand ▸
04 · Active Threat
Target Zero
Factual analysis of attacker profiles, warning signs, and how most events could have been prevented with awareness of concerning behaviors.
Schedule on demand ▸
05 · Active Threat
Armed Guardian
When an armed citizen should step in — and when it's smarter to stay hidden, evacuate, or shelter. Frameworks for making the call under unimaginable pressure.
Schedule on demand ▸
06 · Active Threat
Counter Terrorism Response
How to assess current and past events to identify and avoid terrorist targets. Understanding which environments and gatherings carry elevated risk.
Schedule on demand ▸
07 · Home Defense
Fortress at Home
The real entry methods burglars use, ranked by frequency. Most attacks aren't sophisticated — they exploit predictable weak points you can fix this weekend.
Schedule on demand ▸
08 · Home Defense
Home Battle Plan
What real home invaders look for when choosing which house to attack. Their equipment, tactics, and the common patterns that shape their entry.
Schedule on demand ▸
09 · Mobile Defense
Road Warrior Winning
The innocent driving habits that make you a prime target for carjackers. Simple positioning and routine changes that dramatically lower your profile.
Schedule on demand ▸
10 · Criminal Psychology
Predator Mindset
The tiny body language signals that almost always precede a physical attack. How criminals size you up in the first 5 seconds of contact — and what they're looking for.
Schedule on demand ▸
11 · Force Decisions
Gunfight Reality Check
What movies get completely wrong about how gunfights actually unfold. Distance, accuracy, timing, and the cinematic myths that get people killed.
Schedule on demand ▸
★ Founder & Lead Instructor
Major (Ret.) Will Rodriguez
U.S. Army Infantry · Combat Veteran · Personal Safety Consultant
West Point graduate, Combat Veteran, and Personal Safety Consultant — founder of GunJitsu. 20+ years as an Infantry officer across Europe, the Middle East, Korea, and Latin America. 15,000+ hours of instruction. 10,000+ GJs coached.
★ Tier 1 Credentials
- MAG Deadly Force Instructor
- Tom Givens' Advanced Rangemaster Certified Instructor
- Force Science Institute — coursework in progress
- Top Gun — MAG 40
- Top shooter — Tom Givens' instructor conference (36 national instructors)
Co-Instructor
Denise Rodriguez
Women's Empowerment Coach — CERTIFIED. Denise leads GunJitsu's women-specific personal safety programming with 8+ years of instruction and thousands of students.
GunJitsu For Women →★ What GJs Are Saying
Five-star reviews from real students.
Verbatim Yelp reviews from W2TF Training & Firearms students. No edits, no curation beyond Will's own selection.
Alfred K. FL April 2024Major Will Rodriguez stands as an unparalleled gem among instructors, a beacon of expertise in the realm of firearm ownership. With four decades under my belt as a discerning firearm aficionado, encountering Major Rodriguez has been nothing short of revelatory. His innate ability to connect with individuals coupled with his mastery across diverse disciplines of the craft sets him apart. Each session with him is a journey of enlightenment, leaving me enriched with knowledge previously unexplored.
Furthermore, the addition of his wife, Denise, to their formidable team only enhances their collective prowess. Denise's specialization in empowering women in the art of firearm carrying is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusivity and excellence. Together, they form an indomitable force, a duo whose credibility is unquestionable.
Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse Major Will Rodriguez and Denise, a dynamic duo whose expertise knows no bounds.
Michael O. Fort Lauderdale, FLYesterday, I took the Workshop - Use of Force: The Law & Tactical Considerations.
Class A presentation for 3 hours! Learned about Florida State Statutes from a $500 an hour Attorney on what to expect and protect yourself legally in a Self Defense situation.
Then Instructor Will, discussed scenarios on lethal & non lethal weapons.
I can't wait to attend the next Workshop.
Ed R. Tamarac, FLI recently attended a class on legal information for post-self-defense situations, and I must say it was incredibly informative. The content was comprehensive, addressing crucial aspects of the legal aftermath, and the instructor's expertise made the complex topics easy to understand. Highly recommend!
Monique M. Miami, FLWill is an excellent instructor. He covers everything in a way that you understand and absorb. He also has the perfect experience and personality to make the class enjoyable.
Kathy K. Pompano Beach, FLWill provided a wonderful presentation today about what to do after a shooting. It was a eye opening and I recommend this training for everyone.
★ Reviews sourced from W2TF Training & Firearms on Yelp. Used with permission.
Common Questions
Before you commit.
What makes GunJitsu different from a regular firearms instructor?
Most firearms instructors teach you how to shoot. GunJitsu coaches the full personal safety system — where, when, why, who, how many times, the tactics, and the legalities. The GunJitsu framework starts long before the trigger: Identify the threat, Avoid it, De-escalate, Deter, and Win only when everything else has failed. A gun is the last line of defense in a system. GunJitsu builds the system.
Do I need any experience or a firearm to attend a workshop?
No. GunJitsu workshops are designed for civilians of any experience level. Most workshops are non-shooting and focus on awareness, criminal psychology, decision-making, and prevention. No firearm is required, used, or discussed in detail unless the workshop specifically addresses it.
Is this for beginners or experienced students?
Both. The material is grounded in fundamentals that benefit beginners, but the depth and source material make it valuable for experienced students too. Most experienced carriers have significant gaps they're unaware of — particularly in the legal, psychological, and post-incident dimensions. That's where GunJitsu operates.
What is the difference between a workshop and a coaching session?
Workshops are group events focused on awareness, psychology, law, and strategy. Coaching sessions are private, one-on-one, range-based skill development sessions tailored to your specific gaps and goals. Both are part of the GunJitsu system. Workshops build the mind. Coaching sessions build the skill.
What is your safety policy?
Non-negotiable. GunJitsu maintains the highest safety standards on and off the range. Every participant is expected to know, understand, and follow the four safety rules at all times. Per the GunJitsu participation waiver: if the instructor believes a participant is or will be unsafe, dangerous, or involved in criminal activity, that participant will be expelled immediately with no refund. GunJitsu is not liable for slander or libel as part of any such removal. If you're new to firearms, let that reassure you rather than intimidate you. It means everyone around you is held to the same standard.
Get Started
Book a free Personal Safety Assessment.
A no-obligation consultation to discuss your goals, current skills, and the path that fits your life. Reach out directly — Will and Denise Rodriguez answer every inquiry personally.
★ Book Your Complimentary Assessment ▸