The Art of Self-Defense

Following a sudden and unprovoked attack while walking, Casey seeks out a local dojo to master self-defense techniques. Under the instruction of a captivating yet enigmatic Sensei, he begins his training. However, the environment quickly reveals itself as a disturbing realm rooted in extreme hypermasculinity, brutal violence, and intense fraternity. As he navigates this unsettling atmosphere, he observes a female student struggling to establish her own standing within the rigid, male-dominated hierarchy. Casey soon finds that his quest for personal safety has pulled him into a complicated and dangerous social structure far more intense than he ever anticipated.