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About Dynamic Self-Defense

Dynamic Self Defense isn't like traditional martial arts. 

There are no katas, no rituals, no sacred traditions, no rigid stances, no punching from the hip, no metaphysical nonsense, nothing that isn't 100% practical in real life.

Dynamic Self-Defense is a mixed martial art built from the pieces of other arts and combined into a fully practical curriculum for adults and children ages 6 and up.

Learn more about what Dynamic Self-Defense is, our history and why it works by reading our articles and blog posts.
What Makes Dynamic Self Defense Practial Self Defense?
Many practical self-defense techniques evolved through years of trial and error in real life and death struggles. Unfortunately, some very impractical techniques and training methods have also evolved, and are often blended with practical applications, much to the confusion of students.

Learn why Dynamic Self Defense was created to provide a practical martial arts curriculum from the ground up.
What's In A Name?
The name "Dynamic Self Defense" was chosen for several reasons. First, while we incorporate many techniques from oriental martial arts, Dynamic Self Defense is not based on oriental culture.  The training system is designed to be multicultural, so the name needed to reflect no specific culture.  The name Dynamic Self Defense is further significant because the system embraces the use of modern technology and ingenuity...
The History of Dynamic Self Defense
All martial arts have a background. The DSD founders’ objective is to move away from the politics, commercialism and cultural indoctrination inherent to many of today’s martial arts and to return to the original objectives of ancient martial arts.