Earn a Legitimate Black Belt.
Train Anywhere.
Regardless of whether you live hours from the nearest martial arts school, work impossible hours, or simply can't attend regular classes, MISD gives you a structured path to earn your rank in practical self-defense.
Built on real-world experience. Progress earned through testing. Train on your schedule.
Online video lessons + training manual included.
Why MISD Exists (who this program is for)
Not everyone has the opportunity to train at a martial arts school. That shouldn't stop you from earning a legitimate black belt.
Maybe you live in a small town with no qualified instructors.
Maybe you're a nurse working twelve-hour shifts.
Maybe you're a student, an ER physician, a truck driver, a parent, or someone whose schedule simply doesn't fit traditional class times.
Maybe finances are tight right now, and you can’t afford a monthly tuition.
Or maybe you've always dreamed of earning a black belt but never had the opportunity.
MISD was built for you.
Our mission is simple:
Provide a legitimate path to learning practical self-defense and earning your rank—no matter where life has placed you.
The MISD Black Belt Journey
Every Black Belt starts as a White Belt
Unlike random online videos, every level builds upon the last.
You'll progress through a structured curriculum, demonstrate your skills through testing, and earn each rank before moving to the next.
Advancement Through the Belt System
Your journey begins with the White Belt Program.
To preserve the integrity of the MISD ranking system, White Belt is the only program available for direct purchase. Each subsequent belt level is unlocked only after you have successfully completed the required training and passed your video belt test.
After you earn your White Belt, you'll receive access to purchase the Yellow Belt Program. The same process continues throughout the entire belt system—each rank must be earned before advancing to the next.
At MISD, belts are not sold. They are earned through training, testing, and demonstrated proficiency.
Why Train With MISD?
The Meed Institute of Self-Defense was built on more than four decades of martial arts training and real-world experience.
Founder Geoff Meed’s experience extends far beyond the training floor. As an Emergency/Trauma Department Security Team Lead, he’s helped manage violent assaults, psychiatric emergencies, and high-risk encounters where protecting people’s safety is the priority. Meed has also worked in executive protection, nightclub and concert security, served as a recurring hand to hand combat instructor to the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course, and performed in the film industry as an actor and fight performer.
Those experiences have shaped the philosophy behind the Meed Institute of Self-Defense.
MISD isn't built around winning tournaments or memorizing flashy, intricate techniques. It's built around practical skills that can help everyday people protect themselves and the people they love.
Whether you live in a small town, work an unpredictable schedule, or simply prefer to train at home, MISD provides a structured path to learn, grow, and earn your rank—one belt at a time.
How It Works
Step 1
Enroll in White Belt.
Step 2
Train on your own schedule.
Watch.
Practice.
Repeat.
Step 3
Complete your testing requirements.
Upload your test video.
Receive instructor feedback.
Earn your next rank.
Step 4
Continue progressing one belt at a time.
FREE GUIDE
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Your journey starts with one decision.
Nobody begins as a black belt.
They begin by taking the first step.
Start your White Belt journey today.