TESTIMONIALS
"I started the class for self defense. Now I look forward to moving on and learning more."
Tamara Ludel
"I started to learn to defend myself but soon became addicted. I am using this to become something I have never been.......POWERFUL"
John Espil
"I joined to prepare myself for what could happen, it is really fun."
Cody Moller
"I like the Academy of Self Defense because it is great to be able to learn self discipline, self defense and meet new friends."
Bryanna Tully
"It is a great place to be. Honest and professional, for families and kids. There is discipline and they teach you to believe in yourself. A great place to relieve stress."
Gabby Mendoza
"I was an overweight teenager and got tired of being bullied at school. I took T.A.I. to lose weight and protect myself. T.A.I. is such a useful art that I know I could protect myself."
David Parker
"I was attracted to T.A.I. because it is made up of so many arts and those arts are taught as an integrated system. I can transition from kicks to punching to grabs and throws and have even learned to use escrima sticks."
Alvin Sangria
"I put all four of my kids in class to get them some exercise and learn to protect themselves."
Stephanie Kiley
"I was robbed and raped a few years ago
and I wanted to take my life back. The man is in prison but I never want to be powerless again. Now I feel confident that I could defend myself and get away."
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"T.A.I. is awesome! I've learned the best parts of six diffent martial arts and feel like a strong fighter. It totally prepared me for bootcamp."
Danny Silvelo
"I have a unique situation. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life. My instructors modified all the techniques and drills so I could use my upper body and protect the space around my chair. I have improved my coordination and although I can't kick, I'm a pretty good boxer."
Dario Rafelli
"I started classes with my brother a few years before we joined the marines. It helped prepare me for the corp and taught me practical fighting techniques. I love the instructors, they explain everything so you understand not only how to do something but why it works the way it does."
Camilo Silvelo
"My favorite part of T.A.I. is sparring. I love integrating my self defense into my kicking and boxing matches."
David Lawrence
"It is great discipline for young kids like me. Also, it will help you concentrate and focus."
Dominque Mendoza
"The art of T.A.I. is the perfect foundation for all levels of self defense, from a beginning martial artist to a competition fighter. The uniqueness of this art is very effective, yet so practical. Having this art as the start of your foundation, will give you an advantage in your quest in studying the path of all the ancient martial arts"
Bennie McElvaine
"I needed to take self defense for my safety and my grandchildren's safety."
Denise Greene
"I have tried a dozen various martial arts, but T.A.I. stands out because it covers everything I can imagine, from striking to grappling. Unlike many studios, techniques are practiced on the body with resistance rather than punching the air all day."
Ethan Pendragon
"I have taken alot of martial art styles over the years, and T.A.I. is the most practical fighting style I have practiced."
R. L. Adams
"I'm a single woman that lives alone and although I have a gun, you can't rely that you can get to it. So I took T.A.I. to protect my body and home."
Barbara Chang
"I have always wanted to take martial arts to defend myself and it worked out that the studio is next to my work. I got luckly that this studio was nearby because I really learned to fight."
Krystal Mince
"I started the class for fun and as a family thing to do. Now I can't wait to get my orange belt."
Brooke Ludel
"Very helpful, yay! We get to learn more street smarts."
Sydney Miller
"I started the Academy of Self Defense for exercise and to learn something new. I enjoy the family atmosphere."
Walt Greene
"I joined the Academy of Self Defense because I wanted to learn how do defend myself."
George Jelito
"No nonsense, down to earth self defense for all ages."
Tyson Miller
"I enjoy it as another way to exercise and to add to my martial arts experience."
Andy Ludel
"I'm a small guy and being able to defend myself is very important. The Academy of Self Defense has helped me with my coordination and memory recall. I love the personalized instruction that I receive in every class."
Bill Dale
"I'm over fifty and I have never been athletic. I took martial arts to feel more confident and develop coordination(Peggy has cerebal palsy). T.A.I. has increased my flexability, mobility and range of motion."
Peggy Billy
"My dad trained with Grandmaster Snider at the Whittier studio. I wanted to learn the same art he did but I was to young at the time. Then I found the Cypress studio and have been training ever since. I have lost alot of weight and I have great fighting skills."
Jason Trujillo
"I work as a bouncer at a club and need this for my work. The grappling and joint lock techniques are great for work and I have used them often."
Glen Plummer
"I'm an athlete and wanted another activity for fitness. This art gave me so much more than that. I work every part of my body, have gotten much stronger and feel I can fight my way out of a bad situation."
Mike Wendell
"I'm a HS teacher in downtown L.A. in a rough neighborhood. I knew I needed martial arts to defend myself and maybe my students. A friend of mine takes T.A.I. and swears it's the most comprehensive and practical art for street fighting and real world defense. I started taking classes and new instantly this was the art for me. I'm small but they taught me how to use my 115 pound frame to ward off an attacker and cause significant damage.
Christina Ragias