The Self Defense Institute is most remarkable for the attentiveness, care, and compassion Shihan Jeff and Shihan Deb take in assuring principles of honesty, integrity, and competency are instilled in their young students. But it goes far beyond simply voicing morality. Shihan Deb and Shihan Jeff take an active role in the upbringing of their students. They routinely inquire about your child's education and address any problems, questions, or concerns you bring to them. My son and my daughter love Shihan Deb and Shihan Jeff and look to them for direction in their lives. They have made lifelong friends with other students. They are eager to attend classes, special events, parades, and demonstrations and work hard in the hope they can be part of the demonstration teams, Black Belt Club, and to participate in the workshops.
I have been a practicing criminal defense attorney for 25 years. I see what happens to young people who have no direction, no mentors, and no purpose. I represent them every day. I truly believe the exceptional efforts of Shihan Deb and Shihan Jeff leave lasting positive impressions on their students. I truly believe, even if they are unaware, they are saving lives each and every day they open their doors.
True inner strength is a combination of mind, body, and heart; the focus of The Self Defense Institute. The Self Defense Institute is an outstanding institution and a credit to the community.
The Adult classes offered by Shihan Deb and Shihan Jeff at The Self-Defense Institute are without a doubt the best I have ever experienced.
I have been training with the Shihans for over 11 years. The program provided by the Shihans has given me opportunities to maintain and improve my health and fitness levels far beyond what I could have imagined previously. In addition, I now have tools at my disposal that will help me to escape a potentially dangerous situation should the need ever arise.
To those who might say to themselves "I'm too old - this is something that only kids can do", believe me when I say the Shihans are strong advocates of "Smart Training". They are very willing to accomodate whatever health issues their students have, regardless of age. I began my training when I was in my 40's. I am now in my mid 50's and I am very confident that I will be able to continue benefitting from the TSDI Adult Program for years to come.
Karen R. Lippincott
The Adult classes offered by Shihan Deb and Shihan Jeff at The Self-Defense Institute are without a doubt the best exercise program I have ever experienced.
I have been training with the Shihans for over 11 years and was awarded the degree of Black Belt in August of 2010.
The training provided by the Shihans has given me opportunities to maintain and improve my health and fitness levels far beyond what I could have imagined previously. In addition, I now have the tools at my disposal that will help me to escape a potentially dangerous situation should the need ever arise.
To those who might say to themselves "I'm too old - this is something that only kids can do", believe me when I say the Shihans are strong advocates of "Smart Training". They are very willing to accomodate whatever health issues their students have, regardless of age. I began my training when I was in my 40's. I am now in my mid 50's and I am very confident that I will be able to continue benefitting from the TSDI Adult Program for years to come.