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This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  | MSDC Owner & Head Instructor: Chris Wright-Martell
Hometown: Middletown, CT
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Since founding the Modern Self-Defense Center in 2002, my goal has been to create the kind of training environment that the student in me desires: the highest level of instruction, the most effective training methods, friendly and welcoming training partners, and service that is both personal and professional. I don't believe that ranks and accolades are the most accurate way to judge the effectiveness of a coach or instructor, but I do acknowledge that many people use them as a way of confirming the legitimacy of one's credentials. For that reason, my own background appears below. I also continue to actively train in many of the styles and disciplines listed. On a personal note, thank you for your interest in Modern Self-Defense. Our mission is to provide a training experience that enriches your life, and develops useful skills if you ever need to protect it. |
| Kenpo Karate | 4th Degree Black Belt, 21 Years experience under Professor Lee Lowery | | Modern Arnis | Lakan (Black Belt) under the late Professor Remy Presas, founder of Modern Arnis | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
| Brown Belt & Certified Associate Level Grappling Instructor under Mr. Roy Harris (7 years) | Jeet Kune Do Concepts
| Certified Level 1 JKD/FFI Instructor under Mr. Roy Harris (5 years) | Boxe Francaise Savate
| Green Glove, North Carolina Savate Association, Moniteur Armando Basulto | Budoshin Jujitsu | Nikyu (2nd Brown Belt) under Professor George Kirby , 10th Dan | Krav Maga
| Instructor training under Mr. Rhon Mizrachi | | Other Arts Studied: | Aikido, Fencing, Kendo, Judo, Judo, Tai Chi, Qigong, Kyusho (Pressure Points), Capoeira, American Jujitsu, Small-Circle Jujitsu, Kalis Ilustrisimo, and many more. | 4 years of assistant instructorship. 15 years of instructorship. 7+ years as school owner/head instructor.
Assistant Instructor training beginning at age 11.
| BA in Philosophy
Completed in 3 1/2 years (cum laude), at UMass-Amherst.
Concentrations in Ethics, Metaphysics, and Epistemology. Minor in Japanese. | Founded in November, 2002. Owner/Head Instructor.
Numerous self-defense seminars taught publicly and at universities, as well as the weekly FREE self-defense class at MSDC
2003 – 2005, 2009 - present: Coach of Wesleyan University’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
2004 - 2008: Self-Defense Phys. Ed. Course taught through Wesleyan University
Featured on NBC News (TV), ABC News (Nationwide Print), Middletown Press (Front Page with Picture), and more! | Ballroom Dance - Competitive Ballroom Dancer. One of UMass' first Championship Level Latin Dancers.
Teaching experience at UMass and professionally.
Classical French Literature |
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