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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…
How to Choose a Qualified Self-Defense Instructor
How do you tell the difference between a Martial Artist and a Self-Defense Expert? 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 the…
Lineage and History
SYSTEM 5 AMERICAN COMBAT KARATE The system was developed in the 1970’s by Grandmaster’s Bruce and Dan Norris (no relation to Chuck). Master Sensei Steve Fossum (Right with Mr. Woodall) is the sole inheritor of the system holding the rank…
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)…
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…
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…