They soon recognized the importance of natural and healthy body mechanics and how it influences the effective training of self-defense. After many years of study, trial and error Revat was born. Revat is highly effective and based on principles that can be applied easily to one’s height and fitness level. Revat is ideal for professional adults living in an urban environment. It also can compliment traditional and mixed martial arts due to its unique focus on tactile reflex training.

In 2000, Ingo Weigel decided to leave Germany and opened Chicago’s first Self-Defense Training Center offering regular group classes, private instructions and corporate workshops. Ingo is fluent in English and German.

Ingo Weigel is the author of “SELF-DEFENSE FOR MODERN TIMES”, the first book on Revat, an innovative fitness and self-defense program for professional adults living in an urban environment.

CHARLES RYAN

Charles Ryan started his training in martial arts twenty years ago. He fought and competed in different styles. His dedication and enthusiasm helped him to achieve a blackbelt in Taekwondo and Jiu Jitsu.

In 2003, he met Ingo Weigel, a martial arts instructor who had recently moved here from Germany. After an impressive demonstration and a very convincing workout session, Charles knew he had found a more effective martial art. He immediately became a private student of Ingo Weigel and has been learning and training ever since.

In 2008, Charles Ryan achieved his 4th degree Master level in Revat. This makes him one of the highest leveled instructors for realistic self-defense.

PERRY KEENAN

Perry Keenan is a Chicago based Revat instructor who specializes in our advanced self-defense and confidence courses. Perry has an extensive background of twenty years of martial arts and weapons experience derived from both conventional martial arts training and from military service in the Navy.

After having studied Karate and Jujitsu for eight years, Perry switched to Wing Tsun Kung Fu for the next twelve years. He commenced training in Revat three years ago and has rapidly progressed through to become a Revat instructor.

Perry works full time as a Partner in a leading management consulting firm where he specializes in organizational change and leadership.

ERIC GALICIA

Eric Galicia grew up in Des Plaines, IL. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Air Force. During his service he discovered his passion for martial arts. He studied extensively Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido and Kuk Sool Wan. While stationed in Germany he studied the then popular martial art of Wing Tsun. In 2007, he fulfilled his enlistment and returned to Chicago, IL. Looking to continue his martial arts training, Eric joined the Revat Training Center in Chicago. Here is where he completed his Technician Level in 2008. While continuing his training in Revat, Eric is teaching  workshops and classes at UIC.

KEVIN WILSON

Kevin has extensive training in Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Tai Chi and Ju Jitsu. “… but something was missing. I couldn’t put my finger on it until I came across Revat…” Kevin started his training in Revat in 2006. With revat he found a creative outlet that challenges him physically and mentally.

“I live on Chicago’s south side. One night on my way home from work a couple of guys noticed me walking through the park. They tried to rob me but I was able to defend the attacks and countered with rapid punches. The guys finally left me alone and I was unharmed. I truly contribute the outcome of this situation to my training in Revat.”