C.O.B.R.A.™ Self-Defense was Founded in 2002 by Chris Sutton, a former United States Police & Corrections Officer.

C.O.B.R.A.™  was initially created to bridge the gap between traditional martial arts and real-world self-defense training. 

Built on law enforcement experience and proven threat‑response principles, C.O.B.R.A. quickly grew into a globally recognized program for reality based self-defense training.

C.O.B.R.A. was introduced to South Africa in 2014 by Leon Myburgh, a seasoned protective services and safety risk management expert who trained directly with Chris Sutton. 

The training has since been tailored to meet the unique challenges of the South African corporate and community environments.

Our mission is simple: to empower individuals and organizations with the skills to detect danger early, make decisive choices under pressure, de‑escalate conflict when possible, and defend effectively when necessary.

C.O.B.R.A. Defense South Africa stands as a premium provider of reality‑based self‑defense and corporate risk management training – equipping employees not just with techniques, but with the confidence and capability to respond to human threats in the real world.