
Dave Forwalder is a TDA Black Belt and one of our dedicated instructors at Texas Defense Academy. With over ten years of martial arts experience, he has trained extensively across multiple disciplines, developing a deep understanding of practical, real-world self-defense. Dave is also an Israeli-trained Krav Maga Brown Belt, bringing authentic and highly effective defensive tactics to every class he teaches. Known for his precision, discipline, and commitment to student growth, Dave leads with a balance of technical skill and real-life application, making him a respected and highly valued member of the TDA instructor team.