WHO WE ARE

Know Options or No Options.

 

When it comes to personal safety, hesitation is not an option.
Yet too many people — especially women — are never taught how to protect themselves when a situation turns dangerous.

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KNOW OPTIONS Self Defense exists for that moment.

 

Our workshops and courses are built for everyday people facing real-world threats. Training is practical, direct, and adaptable for all age groups. While content is adjusted for children, teens, young adults, and working professionals, every program delivers the same core outcomes: awareness, decision-making under pressure, and effective self-defense techniques that work when there are no second chances.

 

We don’t teach complicated moves or unrealistic scenarios. We teach skills that are easy to remember, instinctive to apply, and effective under stress — because when danger appears, there are no options for confusion or fear.

 

Our programs emphasize awareness, boundaries, and age-appropriate responses, helping men, women and children stay safe without creating anxiety — only confidence.

 

The System Behind KNOW OPTIONS

 

Coach Azlimmi Himzal, creator and Head Coach of the KNOW OPTIONS Self Defense System, began his martial arts journey in 1986 in Muar, Johor. His training spans Shotokan Karate, traditional Malay martial arts (Seni Silat Sendeng), and Taekwondo, shaping a system grounded in experience, realism, and adaptability.

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Decades of cross-disciplinary training led to one clear philosophy:
Self-defense is not about fighting — it’s about having options. And when those options disappear, being ready to act.

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KNOW OPTIONS Self Defense is a wholly owned entity of the World Shōtōkan Budōkai Academy.