Learn self-defence and martial arts

Train with experts and learn the most effective self-defence techniques - flexibly, online and on demand. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, here you'll find the best methods to protect yourself and improve your skills.

Trusted by over 5000 members, including police and special forces.

Leading Self-Defense and Martial Arts with Innovation and Excellence

For over 25 years, SAMI has been a pioneer in self-defense and martial arts, combining traditional methods with innovative strategies. Whether you train online or in person, SAMI offers proven systems that improve your skills, increase confidence, and prepare you for real-life situations. With a global network of nearly 250 instructors and a comprehensive online platform, you’ll experience high-quality training designed for your success.

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Explore the SAMI-X Combat Systems

A dynamic combat art teaching offensive and defensive techniques with sticks of various lengths, incorporating elements from traditional Filipino martial arts.
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Your Online Gym – On-Demand Training, Live Sessions & Over 6000 Videos

Welcome to the leading online platform for martial arts and self-defense training! Train flexibly from anywhere with structured programs, live sessions with top coaches, and a technique library featuring over 6000 videos. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this is your perfect training environment.

Flexibility: Train anytime, anywhere – on-demand or live

Structured Training Programs: Progress with guided level courses.

Top Coaches & Community: Learn from experts and connect with fellow practitioners.

Prefer In-Person Training? Join Our Regular Classes, Seminars & Courses!

If you thrive in a hands-on training environment, we offer a variety of in-person options tailored to your needs. Train with experienced instructors in a professional setting and take your skills to the next level with regular training sessions, seminars, and customized courses.

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Discover our online and in-person courses and seminars for students and instructors.

Free Lessons

Free techniques from various combat systems and get a taste of our world-class teaching methodology.

Our SAMI Instructors

Our SAMI Instructors are the backbone of SAMI-X, driving our mission and ensuring the success of our programs. As certified experts in their respective combat systems, they bring passion, professionalism, and world-class expertise to every aspect of their work. With instructors located globally, they focus on empowering people to become stronger and more confident in their martial arts and self-defense skills.

Peter Weckauf

Peter Weckauf

Irmi Weckauf

Irmi Weckauf

Robert Exl

Robert Exl

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Our SAMI Center & Acdemies

Our SAMI Centers and Academies are the heart of SAMI-X, serving as hubs for excellence in martial arts and self-defense training. Strategically located around the world, they provide a welcoming and professional environment where individuals of all skill levels can grow stronger and more confident. Each center upholds the high standards of SAMI-X, offering world-class training led by certified experts in various combat systems.

Strong Fighters, stronger community

“I am very satisfied with this course as the instructors are very well prepared and despite the online mode the videos are very clear and easy to understand... Thanks SAMI!”
Fabio, ItalySAMI-X Knife
"Unlike anything I have encountered in my many years of martial arts training - a system that feels 'alive', that continues to evolve through its many first class instructors. A modern fighting system to solve modern fighting problems..."
Paul, United KingdomSAMI Center Owner
“There is nothing like training with Peter and the SAMI team, the theory behind his movement and why. His vast knowledge of many arts and how he puts them together and his method of bringing out the best in each student is so creative and great! You just have to come and learn. Not only that, he is one of the most humble and kind human beings...”
Brett, USAFight choreographer in Hollywood

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