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The Self Defense Company mission is to provide premium quality martial arts and self defense instruction and training programs that provide a maximum effect with a minimum of time invested.

The journey began in 1998 when founder Damian Ross was approached by a few close friends to teach what he knew about real world martial arts and self defense. What started as a small group, grew to a few more. Then that handful grew to several and eventually to the world wide network of instructors and students it is today.

In 2003 the ZenShin Dojo was opened in Pompton Lakes, NJ and now serves as the training center for the company. His first student, Pete Barry and lifelong friend Roger Jones (now instructors) along with a full staff, provide the day to day hands-on training with Damian.

In 2003, www.close-combat-video.com was started. Now the message had a world-wide reach and the response was incredible. We realized the need for this type of information could not be ignored. This message was too valuable to keep to ourselves.

2007 and beyond... The Self Defense Company has expanded to include not just training and information, but seminars, certifications and business opportunities through its Professional Instructor Training program. The company continues to break new ground through innovative training programs and products. The methods may be new but the message is always the same: "Teach The Truth" in the most efficient way possible.

The purpose of The Self Defense Company is never to alienate or criticize but rather unite under the sole purpose of the spreading the truth about martial arts and self defense.

The Self Defense Company President Damian Ross

  • 4th Degree Black Belt Tekkenryu Jujutsu
    Under its founder
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt Kodokan Judo
    Under Yoshisada Yonezuka 9th dan
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
  • Varsity Wrestling Lehigh University
  • Founder ZenShin Premium Martial Arts, Pompton Lakes, NJ
  • Former Varsity Wrestling Coach Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ
  • President, The Self Defense Company
  • Ridgewood High School Hall of Fame Wrestling . Inducted 2008
  • Ridgewood High School Hall of Fame Football . Inducted 2008

Damian Ross is the President of The Self Defense Company and the owner of Zenshin Premium Martial Arts. He is the head instructor of Kodokan Judo and Tekkenryu jujutsu and the only active instructor left in the world.

Damian started competing in the combative sport of wrestling in 1975 at the age of 7. He was extremely successful in both wrestling and football. At the age of 16, he began his study of Asian martial arts with Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do. In addition to Tekkenryu Jujutsu, Judo and Tae Kwon Do, Sensei Ross has also studied Bando (3rd Bando Nationals 1996). Damian has been a nationally ranked athlete, division I collegiate competitor as well as a body guard and security specialist in the state of New Jersey and New York. He remains one of the few instructors in his field to have real world, martial arts and combat sport experience.

To this day he continues to teach and train the Professional Instructors as well as his personal staff to ensure the knowledge and experience continues to develop and grow. You can still find him on the mat doing what he loves to do, teach and help others live healthier, happier and safer lives.

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Martial Arts and Self Defense Training System
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The Eight Simple Rules
of Self Defense
  1. Always trust your instinct.
  2. Never trust your assailant.
  3. Assume your assailant will be larger and stronger than you.
  4. Assume your assailant will be armed.
  5. Assume your assailant will have accomplices.
  6. Assume your assailant is determined and campanile
  7. Assume you will be distracted or injured and appear to be a good target of opportunity.
  8. Assume you will be in the worst possible environment.
PLAN FOR THE WORST AND HOPE FOR THE BEST
Martial Arts and Self Defense Product Testimonials

“The Best Self Defense Training I’ve Ever Seen!”

Hi Damian,
I recently received module 1 from the "The Self Defense Training System". To date I would say that the material I received is the best that I have purchased or even seen!  Everything about the product/module is "First Class", product presentation, training content, and the instruction from yourself.  "It definitely is first class"!
How many products are their out there, where firstly you watch a Instructional DVD, you then go onto watch the Practice and Drills DVD and then you are provided with a Training manual that takes you by the hand and shows/tells you how to practice and how to train the drills.  "It could not be any easier". 
"Great work to you and all those involved in this project Damian".  I can not wait until I receive module 2!
Kind Regards and Thank You, 
Andrew Hannah, Northern Ireland, UK.


“BJJ Fighter Finds He Can Still Train Injured”

The Self Defense Training System is great and it's especially timely for me. I've been training BJJ for almost 10 years and I've got a sports hernia that has kept me from any rolling since November. Since I received the SDTS, I've been able to train with your materials even with the injury. I especially like the "how to train" aspect of it.
Best of luck with the program, I'm looking forward to the rest of it.
James Nesbitt, Detroit, MI


“Something EVERY Martial Artist Should Know”

I've been watching all night and am on the 3rd cd. I think it's great! It's something every martial artist would feel stupid for not knowing and what others would think is genius.
 I've kind of got to think hard on this, I'm definitely going to keep training. I can’t wait to get to the weapons modules. Thanks for sending the test drive!
Micayla Presley
Deer Park, Montana



"Citizen Puts The Local Crack Dealers In Their Place!"

Dear Damian,
I live a hard life. I watch when I wait for the bus, especially because it is a crack dealer corner.  Last month, two crack dealers, upset at my presence, passed me front to back, and I went into full combat mode!!
One of the dealers then fronted me and mumbled something to my face while I heard the other approach me from the back. I moved instinctively and convulsively as the two men rushed together into the space I made for them.
As I turned to “finish the job” They took one look at me, looked at each other and made tracks! Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge.
You are the most realistic fighting teacher on the net.

Sincerely,
Mark Young
Roofer, USA


"University Student Finds Her Inner Power!"

Dear Damian,
Kudos from Canada! I really like the Self Defense Training System. The demonstrations are practical, can be done and are easy to learn. When you demonstrate power it teaches me how to be powerful.

Thank You, Thank You Thank You!
Lisa Holleran,
Ontario, Canada



“Finally a Direct and Honest Approach To Self Defense Training”

Damian,
I wanted to thank you for the excellent information you are sharing in The Self Defense Training System. I had ordered another close combat training course recently and I can honestly say that I learned more from Module 1 “Essential Self Defense” than I did from the entire package of fluff I received from the other company!
Your teaching style is direct, honest and you don't hold back from giving the students more than their monies worth. I compliment you on your ability to take information and break it down into digestible bites that can be learned quickly and easily.
Keep up the good work and again, thank you.
Walter R. Heinze, Arizona

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