The Modern Self-Defense Center has been Middletown, Connecticut's source for contemporary self-defense training since 2002.  MSDC offers a variety of dynamic and effective training methods in an exciting, informal atmoshpere.  All of the different classes at MSDC provide challenging workouts (each with a different flavor) and an emphasis on dynamic, hands-on, realistic approaches to self-defense training. 

We welcome beginners at all times.  The Modern Self-Defense Center is a unique environment: the instruction is professional and of the highest level, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, and the training is top-notch.  MSDC is the ideal place to train, whether your needs are short-term or you want to begin a healthy endeavor that you can pursue for decades.  We encourage you to read this website fully and to see what programs pique your interest.  You are always invited to come and watch our classes, to ask questions, and to try anything that looks exciting. 

Whether you have years of previous experience or none at all, whether you are already in great shape or you want to be, if you're looking for no-nonsense answers and elite instruction and training, you have come to the right place.  Welcome.