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ABOUT
MEET OWEN
Founder and instructor at Xtra Edge combining 45+ years of martial arts with real-world security and policing experience.
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Recognising the evolving and unpredictable nature of personal safety risks in New Zealand, Owen established Xtra Edge to provide a modern, practical approach to self-defence. The system is designed to equip people with simple, reality-based tactics and the mindset to stay safe, confident, and in control.
Owen brings over 45 years of martial arts experience, combined with extensive real-world security and policing experience including six years teaching close protection tactics to a specialised unit of the New Zealand Police.
His approach reflects this combined experience focused on what works in real situations, and delivered in a practical and accessible way.
Owen's martial arts journey began in 1981, with training across disciplines including Hapkido, Kempo Karate, Arnis, Aikido, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Liuhebafa. He has trained in dojos throughout New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, and Japan, and represented New Zealand at the 2025 World Kung Fu Championships.
WHY TRAIN WITH XTRA EDGE
A SYSTEM TESTED IN THE
REAL WORLD.
OPERATIONALLY GROUNDED
Tactics drawn from law enforcement, close protection, security and martial arts not theory.
QUICK TO LEARN
A focused set of simple, reliable tactics built for fast skill progression.
SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE
Structured, scenario-based training in a friendly environment.
WORKS FOR ANYBODY
Designed to work regardless of size, fitness, or strength.
STRESSED TESTED
Develop the ability to think clearly and act decisively under pressure.
LEGALLY AWARE
Train to respond proportionally with an understanding of appropriate use of force.
WHY XTRA EDGE
WHY XTRA EDGE SELF DEFENCE TRAINING
Xtra Edge brings together the best elements of law enforcement, specialist close protection, security, and martial arts experience — designed into a cohesive self-defence system. Developed and delivered by an expert in these fields, grounded in professional personal security practice.
You will learn practical, operationally grounded tactics, supported by principles of movement, timing, distance, positioning, structural efficiency, and the ability to manage stress under pressure.
The system is tested, effective, and designed to work regardless of size, fitness, or strength. The outcome is confidence, awareness, and the capability to recognise risk early and respond decisively.
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