[A Navy Vet]

"I would like to sign up for a class to boost my confidence level. I just need to sign up and do it."

I did such recently and feel much more confident. Like they say, "practice makes perfect" unless you can't shoot the broad side of a barn...haha!

[Qwackertoo]

I think finding a place such as the link below would be a great place to start with multiple courses available to take your training to a level you feel comfortable with.

http://www.selfdefensesolutions.net/