1. Late August Update
(Blog/Blog)

Hi Everyone, I have FOUR quick updates for this sunny Monday! 1)  Mr. Roy Dean will be coming to MSDC to teach a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar on Saturday, October 2nd.  The seminar will run ...

2. August Update
(Blog/Blog)

...  6) On Sunday, August 29th, I will teach a special 90-minute seminar at MSDC on "Escaping Leglocks".  This seminar is only open to MSDC students, and it's FREE...with one catch.  I'll be posting ...

3. 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, ...

4. HYPE comes to Modern Self-Defense Center
(Blog/Blog)

On Tuesday, June 15th, HYPE (Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs) visited MSDC for a special Self-Defense Workshop just for their members!  In the 90-minute session, we covered a lot ...

5. Rickson Gracie Seminar
(Blog/Blog)

Last Wednesday, I was excited to visit Sterling, VA for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with the legendary Rickson Gracie.  I set out Wednesday morning at 8am from Connecticut, and without making ...

6. March Update
(Blog/Blog)

Hi All, Here are some updates about exciting things happening at MSDC: 1)  Photoshoot 2)  Wesleyan BJJ 3)  Rickson Seminar 3/31 4)  Roy Harris in Erie, PA 5)  JKD Instructor ...

7. Triangle Choke Workshop
(Blog/Blog)

On Saturday, January 2nd, we kicked off the new year with a FREE 2-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop for all MSDC students on the Triangle Choke.  Here's a quick rundown, for those who missed it: ...

8. 2nd Interview for ABC News
(Blog/Blog)

I was contacted (again) by ABC News this week for a short interview about new Self-Defense devices that are being made to look like mundane items.  The idea is to make them more discreet, and thus ...

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

 Crossfit Middletown Trainer:  Adam Farrah Hometown:  Middletown, CT Email: adam@crossfit-middletown.com Adam has been weight training ever since he first saw Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan The Barbarian ...

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

... than lecturing or long demonstrations.  If you have any questions feel free to email me at: Scott@AMParkour.com or reach me directly by phone at (860) 462-3303. Thanks for checking out the site and ...

11. Sunday Seminar: Back Attacks
(Blog/Blog)

Last Sunday, December 13th, I taught a 2-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar on "Attacking from the Back: the Crucifix, the Truck, and Leg-Over-the-Arm".  Attendees learned how to flow between attacking ...

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

... Minor in Japanese.  Modern Self-Defense Center  Founded in November, 2002.  Owner/Head Instructor.  Numerous self-defense seminars taught publicly and at universities, as well as the weekly FREE self-defense ...

13. 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 ...

14. New Website
(Blog/Blog)

Welcome to the new Modernselfdefense.com.  We hope you like the new format!  There are some special new features to the site... Other than the stylish new interface, we're also sporting new sections to ...

15. Student Resources
(Student Resources/Student Resources)

... Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club Resources The Wesleyan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club meets in the Freeman Athletic Center's Multi-Use Room 2 (the Wrestling Room) on Tuesdays from 8-9pm (coached practice with ...

16. Class Pricing
(About MSDC/About MSDC)

Group Classes New Student Special Adults & Teens Military /LEO College Student VIP Kids  "Drop In" Rate  $19.99 / 2 weeks plus free uniform for VIP Kids  $46 / 2 weeks $41 / 2 weeks $33 / 2 weeks ...

17. Ballroom & Latin Dancing
(Other Programs/Additional Programs)

Ballroom & Latin Dancing is a great way for beginners to make their way into social or competitive partner dancing.  It's a good workout, great fun, and you don't need a partner! Hope & Chris Wright-Martell ...

18. Parkour
(Other Programs/Additional Programs)

... and JKD.  My teaching style is detail oriented but focuses on repetition in many different contexts rather than lecturing or long demonstrations.  If you have any questions feel free to email ...

19. 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 ...

20. Free Self-Defense
(MSDC Programs/MSDC Programs)

Since September of 2005, the Modern Self-Defense Center has offered a free self-defense class every week.   This class is completely free and open to the public.  Students will be given a panoramic view ...