Welcome to Sammy Franco’s Contemporary Fighting Arts
Since 1989, Sammy Franco’s Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA)™ has stood as one of the original reality-based self-defense systems. Developed for the harsh realities of criminal violence, CFA combines practical fighting skills, tactical awareness, and decisive action into a complete approach to personal protection. Its purpose is straightforward: preparing you to protect yourself and the people you care about when violence becomes unavoidable.
Effective self-defense begins long before the first punch. Crime prevention and criminal awareness are essential parts of CFA, including recognizing predatory behavior, understanding how criminals select potential victims, identifying developing threats, and knowing when to leave a dangerous situation. Learning to recognize these warning signs gives you more opportunities to act before a confrontation becomes physical.
Sammy Franco’s books and instructional videos bring this knowledge directly to you. Drawing on more than 38 years of teaching experience, these materials explore the psychological, tactical, and physical dimensions of real-world self-defense. Whether you want to sharpen your awareness, strengthen your fighting skills, or address a specific personal protection concern, explore the collection and find the training that matches your needs.
Continue your education with Sammy Franco TV on YouTube, featuring criminal awareness, crime prevention, and practical self-defense instruction. For those who want to go deeper, War Machine memberships provide access to exclusive content and additional training, with War Machine Ultimate offering a structured path through the Contemporary Fighting Arts system. Together, these resources give you multiple ways to learn, train, and advance your understanding of real self-defense.
War Machine Chronicles
Sinister Self-Defense
Engage With Rage (Book)
War Machine II (Book)
1001 Street Fighting Secrets (book)
Street Spartan Package (4 DVD Set)
Street Fighter Package (Discount DVD Set)
Boxing Domination (Book)
Why Choose Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA)?
👉 The Gold Standard of Reality-Based Self-Defense:
Since 1989, CFA has set the global benchmark for authentic, reality-based combat training — studied, refined, and pressure-tested in real-world violence, not theory or sport.
👉 Founded and Led by a True Pioneer:
Created and taught exclusively by Sammy Franco, one of the original architects of the Reality-Based Martial Arts movement, whose combat doctrine has influenced law enforcement, military, and civilian defense worldwide.
👉 Battle-Tested, Not Imitated:
Every CFA principle was forged in the crucible of real violence, evolved through decades of field application, and continues to evolve with modern threat dynamics. No gimmicks. No choreography. Just truth.
👉 Comprehensive Doctrine, Real Results:
CFA isn’t a collection of techniques — it’s a complete combat methodology that integrates psychology, tactics, biomechanics, legal strategy, and fear management into one cohesive system.
👉Unmatched Credibility and Legacy:
With over 60 published books, 50 instructional videos, and a worldwide student base, CFA remains the definitive authority in reality-based self-defense — trusted by professionals, feared by pretenders.
Real-World Self-Defense For Everyone!
Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA) serves a worldwide community of students and professionals who are serious about mastering real violence and surviving it. Our programs are trusted across every level of experience and discipline, including:
- Beginners to Advanced Practitioners – Whether you’re just starting your journey or refining decades of experience, CFA meets you where you are and elevates your skill to a combat-ready level.
- Martial Artists of All Styles – Traditional or modern, stand-up or ground, CFA strengthens and adapts what you already know for real-world conditions.
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighters – Learn how to close the massive gap between the cage and the street — where rules don’t exist and survival is the only measure of success.
- Self-Defense Instructors & Martial Art Schools – Enhance your curriculum with the gold standard of reality-based tactics, tested under non-compliant, high-stress conditions.
- Defensive Tactics (DT) & Law Enforcement Instructors – Bring cutting-edge combat psychology and field-tested methodology to your professional training programs.
- Military & Security Personnel – Integrate CFA’s adaptable doctrine into mission-critical training for close-quarters battle, control, and survival.
