Charlotte, NC · Preparedness Training

Confidence isn't a personality trait. It's trained.

Guardians Circle prepares people and organizations to recognize danger, respond to it, and walk away from it — through hands-on training, corporate seminars, and keynote talks led by John "Jay" Henderson Jr., a 30-year martial arts and firearms instructor who has trained more than 2,500 students.

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2,500+
Students Trained
30+ Years
Martial Arts & Firearms Experience
2026
Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee
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In QCity Metro
What We Offer

Four ways to train with Guardians Circle

Whether you're outfitting your team, sharpening your own skills, or booking a speaker for your next event — every service below leads to a clear next step.

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Public Speaking & Keynotes

Bring situational awareness and personal safety to your stage, conference, or association event.

From $750
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Corporate Training & Seminars

Workplace violence prevention and active-threat readiness for teams and leadership.

From $600
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Private Handgun Training

One-on-one and small-group instruction, from first-time owners to concealed carry.

From $125
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Self-Defense Training

Practical, physical self-defense for individuals, groups, and community organizations.

From $35
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Founder & Lead Instructor

Trained by someone who has actually done the training.

John "Jay" Henderson Jr. has spent more than three decades in martial arts, firearms education, and personal protection — training over 2,500 students and coaching athletes at the international level as Head Coach of USMAT Team Carolina.

"Preparedness over fear. Responsibility over bravado. Training over assumption."

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Ready When You Are

Ready to train with Guardians Circle?

Pick a service, pick a time — booking takes less than two minutes.

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