Meet Your Instructor: 

Chris Kennedy 

Chris’s unique background combined with his extensive law enforcement experience has given him highly developed insights into the reality of self-defense. 

Chris is a certified self-defense instructor who has taught Self Defense Tactics for over 25 years. This has resulted in a passion surrounding Personal Safety and Self-Defense and a desire to prevent victimization of families and individuals.  This passion translates into a comprehensive, reality based training environment.  As the owner and lead instructor of RHINO Defense Inc. Chris is now providing an extensive list of programs including Conflict Resolution, De-escalation, Child Safety and Anti Abduction Training, Senior Crime and Scam Prevention, and Active Shooter Response Training.  

In 2025 Chris joined the Professional Self Defense Association as a consultant, providing training and self defense business coaching to instructors all over the world.  

Summary of Chris's Additional Experience:

• Police Officer - City of Calgary
• Corrections Officer – Calgary Correctional Centre
• Security Intelligence Officer - Calgary Correctional Centre
• Founder and Head Instructor - RHINO Defense Inc.
• Founder and Head Instructor – Yaruki Judo and Fitness Academy
• Master Trainer with the Professional Self Defense Association
• Certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
• Judo Canada Certified Self Defense Instructor
• National Coaching Certification Program - Certified Level 2 Instructor
• 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo
• 35 Years of Self-Defense Experience