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How to Choose a Qualified Self-Defense Instructor
What is the Difference Between a Martial Artist and a Self-Defense Instructor? by Conrad Woodall This page is for anyone interested in some sound and rational advice for finding a qualified instructor to teach you “realistic and useful self-defense.” Over…
What We Can Learn From The Tragic Death of Kickboxing Legend Alex Gong
by Conrad Woodall The following accomplishments of Alex Gong as a competitive fighter speak for themselves: National Siam Award: “Best fighter of the year.” (2001) K1 Super-Fight winner (2001) K1 Super-Fight winner (2000) ISKA Lt. Middle Weight World Champion (1999)…
Mr.Ketan Ranchhod, Firearms

Mr. Ketan Ranchhod, Firearms Instructor, 916-303-3746 NRA Certified Instructor Ketan V. Ranchhod has been a firearms instructor for WSD since 2005. Born in Zambia, Africa, he attended boarding in school in England, where his interest in firearms led him to…
Ms. Angela Gadd
Ms. Angela Gadd, 2nd Degree Black Belt Ms. Gadd and her two children began training at WSD in 2008. She is very active at the school in seminars, events, and floor time, lending a hand and helping coordinate activities whenever…
Mr. Noah Willsmore
Sensei Noah Willsmore, 5th degree Black Belt Mr. Willsmore began his formal training in Kickboxing and Boxing in 2003. After two years of formal training he began to look for a program that was more practical and addressed real-life scenarios.…
Theo Schubert, Head Instructor
Sensei Theo Schubert, 6th degree Black Belt Mr. Schubert has the distinction of being the quickest person to reach the rank of black belt, completing the regime of training in one and half years. He was part of the second black…
Rebecca Woodall
Mrs. Rebecca Woodall, RN Senior Instructor Mrs. Woodall is employed as a Registered Nurse and has a second major in Kinesiology which she received in May of 2010. Mrs. Woodall has several National certifications in Personal Training from agencies…
Ms. Caitlin Mooney
Ms. Caitlyn Mooney, Instructor Ms. Caitlin Mooney started WSD in 2004. At the time, she was also involved in numerous high school athletic teams. After high school Caitlin intensified her training in martial arts and has excelled as…
Ms. Megan Myers
Ms. Megan Myers, Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt Megan began training with WSD in April of 2006. A dedicated student, she received her black belt in December of 2008. Megan will be graduation from Sacramento State University with a…