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Overcome your assailant by any means necessary.

Alpha Warrior Combat is a results-driven self-defense system in Alpharetta, GA. No rules. No referee. No second chances.

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Built different. Built for reality.

Reality over tradition.

Alpha Warrior Combat removes sport-based assumptions and trains real-world self-defense for what actually happens under pressure.

Traditional training Belts, ranks, and ritual etiquette AWC reality Survival and real-world application

Traditional training Controlled sport environments AWC reality Adaptive, unpredictable scenarios

Traditional training Point scoring mindset AWC reality Conflict termination and exit

Traditional training Limited stress exposure AWC reality Stress-based, pressure-tested training

Core self-defense programs

Train the skills that survive contact.

S: Speed
P: Power
A: Accuracy
R: Reaction
T: Toughness
A: Always ready
N: Never give up

Core Training

Adult Survival Combatives

Ongoing adult self-defense and survival combatives for usable, repeatable skills without sport-rule assumptions.

Youth Program

Youth Warrior Training

Youth self-defense training that builds confidence, discipline, self-awareness, respect, fitness, and practical safety habits.

Private & Group

Tactical Coaching & Seminars

Practical confidence tailored for families, teams, and communities. AWC focused seminars ideal for small groups, security-minded teams, and anyone who wants practical training for real-world self-defense situations.

Founder and lead instructor

Edgar "Igor" Tsissar

Edgar "Igor" Tsissar is the founder and lead instructor of Alpha Warrior Combat (AWC). A lifelong martial artist, instructor, and competitor, he brings over three decades of experience across Muay Thai, Krav Maga, MMA, military, and security training.

Born in the former USSR, Edgar began martial arts training at the age of 14. By 16, he had already won his first citywide kickboxing tournament in the junior division. After immigrating to the United States in 1992, he continued to refine his skills, building a competitive record of 15 bouts with 12 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He went on to compete in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA under organizations such as IKF, IFMA, and WCSC, earning the 2007 California Muay Thai Light Heavyweight Championship title with WCSC.

In addition to his competitive background, Edgar has extensive experience in military and defensive training. His instruction is grounded in real-world application, combining decades of combat sports experience with practical, combat-proven methods designed for survival.