"I would like to study Martial Arts but..."

Some of the most common reasons we hear for not starting a Martial Arts program are: 
"I'm not flexible enough", "I'm in poor shape", " I'm uncoordinated", 
"I'm not strong enough",  "I'm too clumsy", or "I'm overweight." 
The reality is that these are among the best reasons for training 
in the Martial Arts, not bypassing them.

Age should not stop you from training in the martial arts either. Television and 
advertising has led us to believe that the Martial Arts are only for children and young 
aggressive  men although, this is just simply not the case. In sports, athletes usually
 retire when they are around forty, but some of the greatest Martial Artists who ever lived 
were in their prime well into their 70's & 80's.

True Martial Arts are not sport. Persistence and attitude, not strength and ability, are the 
keys to advancement. True Martial Arts is  not a violent activity, nor is it solely a system of self-defense. 
It also does not, as many mistakenly believe, preach exotic Eastern 
religious beliefs and values. Traditional Martial Arts philosophy places great 
emphasis on respect for others, humility, confidence, responsibility,
honesty, perseverance, and honor.


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BLACK BELTS 
TAEKWONDO = Jessica Lee-Roddy, Douglas Broomfield, and Reanna Glaze
COMBAT HAPKIDO = Tyler West

 

JR. OLYMPIC GAMES 2008was held in Detroit MI. 
on August 1 & 2 students from SDA in Center went to compete and test their 
skills. There were left to right: Natalie, Reanna, Jonica, Ashlee and Jessica.



They brought several medal home to TX & LA.  Gold, Silver and Bronze.


SELF DEFENSE AMERICA
Received a Certificate Of Community Service
from the Center Police Department
for working together to help stop drug abuse.
SDA participates in CPD local drug education program.

  SELF DEFENSE AMERICA WORKING TO INPROVE OUR COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME! 
OUR GOALThe staff @ Self Defense America is dedicated to Changing hearts, Changing Minds, and Changing 
Lives. We believe, with proper instruction in the study of martial arts, we can positively impact our 
community. We believe that martial arts instruction must include Respect, Self-Discipline, Self-Control, 
Self-Esteem, Concentration, Perseverance, as well as Physical fitness and Self Defense. The
 instructors at Self Defense America will make every effort to embody these principles with honesty 
and humility. 

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