1. Mid-July Update
(Blog/Blog)

Hi Folks! Well, I'm glad to be home.  Last week was INCREDIBLE, but it's always good to be back and I'm looking forward to classes tonight! 1)  Congratulations to Scott Hoffman, Jose Pacheco, ...

2. Chris Teaching at GB Martial Arts
(Blog/Blog)

On Wednesday, June 2nd, I visited Giroux Brothers Martial Arts in Glastonbury, CT to teach a special class on legocks!  GBMA owner and head instructor Jeff Giroux and I have been friends for years, ...

3. 2nd May Update
(Blog/Blog)

Hi Everyone (again), It's been a busy couple of days.  I want to let you know 5 things about next week: 1)  MSDC is open as usual this Saturday, even though it's Memorial Day weekend.  ...

4. May Update
(Blog/Blog)

Hi Everyone, Today’s update is nothing but FUN news!  We've got new classes, upcoming seminars, and custom MSDC gear, all coming soon.  Pretty good, eh? New Schedule fun: 1)  ...

5. Adam Farrah
(About MSDC/People at MSDC)

... 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 ...

6. Scott Hoffman
(About MSDC/People at MSDC)

Parkour Instructor:  Scott Hoffman Hometown:  Newington, CT Email: Scott@AMParkour.com Phone:  (860) 462-3303 My name is Scott Hoffman.  The most important thing ...

7. Chris Wright-Martell
(About MSDC/People at MSDC)

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 Email: chris@modernselfdefense.com ...

8. Modern Self-Defense Center - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts in Middletown, Connecticut
(splash pages/splash pages)

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 ...

9. Friends & Affiliations
(About MSDC/About MSDC)

... of the LaClair Academy of Mixed Martial Arts.  Adam is often a visitor at MSDC for seminars and was an instructor at the 2007 ECE. Additionally, Adam converted Mr. Roy Harris' VHS instructional series ...

10. Sunday Seminars
(About MSDC/About MSDC)

MSDC is now offering a new way for people with limited time or funds to still receive top level training at our facility:  The Sunday Seminars.  Whether you enjoy MSDC's top-notch training all ...

11. Parkour
(Other Programs/Additional Programs)

What is Parkour? Parkour is one of the fastest growing activities in the U.S.  Parkour is very much like a martial art in that it is a fun and beneficial form of physical and mental exercise, ...

12. VIP Kids
(MSDC Programs/MSDC Programs)

The VIP Kids program is an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class for kids ages 6 - 12.  It is a very unique opportunity for young people to train in this dynamic and highly-sought grappling art.  This program ...

13. Boxe Francaise Savate - Kickboxing
(MSDC Programs/MSDC Programs)

Savate is a highly sought but hard-to-find style of kickboxing in the United States.  Though most schools of Martial Arts focus solely on the East Asian traditions, this deadly accurate form of kickboxing ...

14. Mixed Martial Arts
(MSDC Programs/MSDC Programs)

Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in the USA.  The emergence of MMA in 1993 caused a revolution in the way the Martial Arts community viewed effective training methods, and a re-evaluation ...

15. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(MSDC Programs/MSDC Programs)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a highly dynamic and adaptive art of grappling and groundfighting.  BJJ training teaches you how to control a larger, heavier, and stronger opponent through the use of superior technique, ...