" I am traveling and visited this martial arts school as a guest. The instructor Michael is an excellent teacher with extensive knowledge of Wing Chun as well as other great techniques. The students were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to returning and learning more from this great school."
Frank Hannon
Why people believe in us
“"Michael is a wonderful
instructor. My daughter did great with his instruction. Glad the school moved to the north-side of town. Wonderful training for a terrific price point. I would highly recommend this
school."
Jenny Ward
"The training is effective and you see results so quickly.
The quality of instruction for the price you pay is a phenomenal value. Michael gives you a generous schedule in which to train, and you will be hard pressed to find a better value for the classes he offers."
"I researched many local schools before I chose a school to attend. In my opinion... I believe you need a school that fits your needs. The School of Self Defense offers traditional martial arts, as well as self defense that is applicable for real- world situations. The lead instructor is very knowledgeable, and the students are very friendly. I would highly recommend this school to anyone (beginners or advanced) looking to train martial arts."
Mike Smith
"Techniques you can use
day one! Great energy and great atmosphere. Instructor has materials for any body type and any age. You will enjoy your time and walk out with usable material within the 1st
hour!"
"I can't begin to express the passion and expertise that this school radiates. The instructor is easily one of if not the best I've worked with as well as one of the most knowledgeable. The community the students and instructor have cultivated is one of support and learning. I have never had the pleasure of working with a better group of people."
Chris Lovley
"Michael Valenti is a very respectful and skilled instructor. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the moment I walked in the door. Kenpo 360 is the real deal, too. This isn't a 1-hour 'kick 'em in the balls' seminar, this is a heavily tested and scrutinized system of fighting, drawing from high level BJJ, Kenpo, and other martial arts."
"This place is amazing! The instructor is phenomenal at what he does, and as someone new to martial arts as an adult the leap to try can be scary. But what I found is that it doesn’t matter if you have a background in martial arts or not because Michael is a born teacher and his goal is your growth and success. I’ve learned a lot about martial arts, and even more about myself at this school, and I’m proud to call it home."
Phillip Stanley
"The School of Self Defense was AMAZING! The instructor, Michael, exceeded my expectation in every way! I signed up with my three daughters ages 15-21 years old. All four of us were blown away with how much we learned. Michael is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and does an excellent job communicating and teaching! A 5 star experience for sure!"
Mary Susan Hershberger Buhner
"Instructor is very knowledgeable and has a plethora of programs for anybody to get involved with."
Alex Bissell
"The School of Self Defense has a great self defense curriculum, as well as a nice variety of martial arts offered. Exceptional teacher and a welcoming atmosphere."
"I'm very impressed with my experience at the School of Self Defense. The instruction is high quality, tailored to students' individual needs and the instructor has truly built a community among the students. I can't wait to see where my training takes me"
Heather Beers
"The instruction is phenomenal. Also, not only is the instructor a beast, he's one of the nicest and realist guys I've ever met in the martial arts world."
"Who knew I would be fortunate enough to actually have the opportunity to work with someone so inspired and knowledgeable of martial arts. You can tell he just absolutely loves what he does. It truly shows in how he instructs. Michael Valenti is the real deal. If you want to be taught right, Kenpo 360 is the way."
Dedrick Womble
"From my experience, this is one of the best martial arts meetings I have been to! Why? Because the teacher uses, the entire time, a skeptic-friendly no-BS approach that is inclusive of the students' prior knowledge. He also gave some helpful self-defense advice that extends past the practicing of the techniques themselves, as well as debunking myths that are prevalent in martial arts. A great teacher, a great class, and would recommend this to anyone."
Mike Warren
"A wonderful place to learn Self Defense. They have multiple classes available and the instructor helped me find classes that worked around my busy schedule. Every class so far has been wonderful."
Max Spicer
"Michael Valenti allowed me to participate in a free self defense class to get a feel for the instruction and environment, prior to my wanting to sign up for his Self Defense 101 course. Though I was the only woman in the class, the guys were welcoming, incredibly nice, and the instruction by Michael and his assistants was fantastic. Would highly recommend."
