People at MSDC

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. 

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 in the near future as well.