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.

Parkour Instructor:  Scott Hoffman
Hometown:  Newington, CT
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Phone:  (860) 462-3303

My name is Scott Hoffman.  The most important thing about me is that I’ve always been a monkey and Parkour is just my excuse to act like one in public!  I’ve been doing Parkour for over 3 years and have loved every minute of it.  I started out as the typical internet fan that would go out and try the things I saw on Youtube.  After lots of learning the hard way, I decided to start studying the art, rather than just trying it.  In the last year I started training under an amazing gymnastics coach, became a CrossFit Gymnastics Certified Instructor, trained with members of Aero Parkour (Chicago) and learned from The Tribe in Washington D.C.  I intend on getting certified as a tumbling instructor under my gymnastics coach during the spring 2010 as well.

Crossfit Middletown Trainer:  Adam Farrah
Hometown:  Middletown, CT
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Adam has been weight training ever since he first saw Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan The Barbarian and The Terminator as a kid. For the past 16 years, Adam has trained seriously with weights in powerlifting and bodybuilding and he’s spent the last 5 years training extensively in martial arts. Currently training in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he focuses on functional strength, kettlebells, core work, joint health and training longevity.  Adam is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher.