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By using this site, you signify your Assent and Agreement to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use this site.

The Self Defense Training System Enrollment and Test Drive Terms and Conditions

Your Test Drive of the Self Defense Training System begins 30 days from your time of order. At the end of 30 days you will be charged $97.00 for module one, plus the shipping and handling for module 2. You will have another 30 days to review module 2. At the end of 30 days, you will be charged $97.00 for module 2 plus the shipping of your next module. There are 12 modules in all. You may cancel or postpone at anytime.

Cancellation or Postponement of Test Drive of The Self Defense Training System

You can cancel at any time by calling toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
You may also email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com.
Please provide you order number at the time to ensure accuracy. Your order number begins with a "THF". You will be given the option to keep your current module, postpone the program or cancel all together.

WARNING: ONCE YOU CALL OR EMAIL YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED FROM THE PROGRAM

If you wish to return the module 1 Test Drive you will need a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER or an “RA” number. You will receive your RA number when you call to cancel. You will have two (2) weeks to do this. Failure to return the module will result in a charge on your account. Returning more than two (2) modules will result in automatic cancellation of the program.

**Note: Due to security reasons, The Self Defense Company can not honor 3rd party requests on subscriptions. The only persons authorized to cancel or change and account must either be on the “Bill To” the “Ship To”. Email requests must also included the last 4 digits of the credit card on file as well.

To opt out of any further emails, and Solicitation: Simply click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the message or email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com requesting removal. You will no longer receive any further emails from the Self Defense Company unless you re-subscribe.

Database ownership, license and use

In this section Data Base refers to “Information found on the Self Defense Company site and its network of sites.”

Self Defense Company, LLC warrants and you accept that Self Defense Company, LLC is the owner of the copyright of the databases of links to articles and resources available from time to time through Self Defense Company, LLC., and its contributors reserve all rights, and no intellectual property rights are conferred by this agreement.

Self Defense Company, LLC grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use site(s) accessible to you subject to these Terms of Use. The database(s) may be used only for viewing information or for extracting information to the extent described below.

You agree to use information obtained from Self Defense Company, LLC's site only for your own private use or the internal purposes of your home or business, provided that is not the selling or brokering of information, and in no event may you cause or permit to be published, printed, downloaded, transmitted, distributed, re engineered or reproduced in any form any part of the databases (whether directly or in condensed, selective or tabulated form) whether for resale, republishing, redistribution, viewing or otherwise.

Nevertheless, you may on an occasional limited basis download or print out individual pages of information that have been individually selected to meet a specific, identifiable need for information that is for your personal use only or is for only internal use in your business on a confidential basis. You may make such limited number of duplicates of any output, both in machine-readable or hard copy form, as may be reasonable for these purposes only. Nothing herein shall authorize you to create any database, directory or hard copy publication of or from the databases, whether for internal or external distribution or use.

Defective, Damaged or Non-working Product

The Self Defense Company has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you have a damaged or non-working product, we will replace it NO QUESTIONS ASKED. By calling customer service toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Please provide your name, order number that begins with a “THF” and the product that needs replacement and why.
You may also email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com.
Please provide your name, THF order number and the product that needs to be replaced and why. We will ship it the next business day, no questions asked.

Updating Your Information

You may call us toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Please provide your name and order number that begins with a "THF".
You may also email your changes to customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com.
Please provide us with the updated information.

Reenrollment in The Self Defense Training System

You may reenroll at any time by calling toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Please provide your name, order number that begins with a "THF" and an updated credit card.
You may also email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com.
Please provide you order number at the time to ensure accuracy. Your order number begins with a "THF". You will continue your training program right where you left off. You can do this as many times as you wish. We can also extend the number of week in between intervals to up to eight (8) weeks.

Returning Training Modules

Returns must have a return authorization number. No module or return will be credited without a return authorization number or an "RA" number. To get your RA number call toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You may also email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com. Please provide your name, order number and the reason for cancellation or return. Once you receive and RA number you can return your module. You will have two (2) weeks to do this. Failure to return the module will result in a charge on your account. Returning more than two (2) modules may result in automatic cancellation of the program. No product will be accepted without a Return Authorization Number. No Refunds will be given for damaged, non-salable product. Damaged product will be held 30 days after receipt.

Declined or Expired Credit Cards

If you’re credit card, bank card declines during the course of the Self Defense Training System you may call 866-585-8878 or email customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com to update your information. Failure to do so after 30 days of first decline will put your account in default. You will be immediately canceled from the Self Defense Training System and your account will be sent to collection for the amount owed.

Non-Test Drive Orders

Non- test drive orders are non refundable (except for Module 1: see 90 money back guarantee). You may cancel or postpone at anytime by calling toll free 866-585-8878 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may also email us at customerservice@theselfdefenseco.com.
You must provide your name and order number along with your reason for cancellation or postponement.


90 Day - Money Back Guarantee

You have 90 days from date of purchase of module 1 (this does not apply to test drive or any other special offer campaigns). The 90 day money back guarantee is only for people who skipped the FREE test drive option on the main site www.theselfdefenseco.com. To return the module 1 for a full refund (less shipping and handling) call 866-585-8878 for a Return Authorization Number. Once the product is received in resalable condition you will be refunded for module 1. No product will be accepted without a Return Authorization Number. No Refunds will be given for damaged, non-salable product. Damaged product will be held 30 days after receipt.

Seminars

Enrollment at seminars and training is refundable up to 30 days prior to event for 80% of money paid. You do have the option to apply credit to another seminar if you wish. Credit may be transferred to another seminar only once. You must select the seminar at the time of gif. You may choose the transfer option only once. After you choose the transfer option you will not have the refund option. If you miss the rescheduled seminar you will loose your enrollment fee.

Termination Professional Instructors

These Terms of Use are effective until terminated by either party. You may terminate this agreement at any time by destroying all materials obtained from any and all Self Defense Company site(s) and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under the terms of this agreement or otherwise. This agreement will terminate immediately without notice at The Self Defense Company, LLC.'s sole discretion, should you fail to comply with any term or provision of this agreement. Upon termination, you must destroy all materials obtained from this site and any and all other The Self Defense Company, LLC site(s) and all copies thereof, whether made under the terms of this agreement or otherwise.

Loss of Deposit

Failure to secure financing with in 30 days of beginning your accreditation process will result in immediate loss of license and initial deposit. All materials at this time are required to be destroyed by prospective instructor upon notification form The Self Defense Company and its representatives.

Loss of Professional Instructor License

Instructors may loose their license with no refund of deposit or any and all payments for any of the following reasons.
Failure to complete training and certification.
Failure to maintain quality guidelines
Failure to present Self Defense Company Material in the manner in which is was intended
Failure to provide Self Defense Company only training and instruction classes on a regular, on going basis
Three or more registered complaints with Self Defense Company headquarters
Conduct unbecoming an instructor
All instructors will be given an opportunity to present their case in a closed session. Instructors may be placed on probation for an un designated period of time depending on the nature of the infraction.

Earnings Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to accurately represent these products and services and their potential benefits. There is no guarantee that you will earn any money using the techniques and ideas in these materials. Examples in these materials are not to be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of earnings. Earnings potential is entirely dependent on the person using our product, ideas and techniques.

Any claims made of actual earnings or examples of actual results can be verified upon request. Your level of success in attaining the results claimed in our materials depends on the time you devote to the program, ideas and techniques mentioned; your finances; your knowledge; and your set of skills. Since these factors differ according to individuals, we cannot guarantee your success or income level. Nor are we responsible for any of your actions.

Materials in our product and on our web site may contain information that includes or is based upon forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give our expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a description of potential earnings or financial performance.

Any and all forward-looking statements here or on any of our sales materials are intended to express our opinion of earnings potential. Many factors will be important in determining your actual results, and no guarantees are made that you will achieve results similar to ours or anybody else's. In fact, no guarantees are made that you will achieve any results from the ideas and techniques in our materials.

SUBMISSIONS TO US

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Liability

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Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall The Self Defense Company, LLC be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this site, even if The Self Defense Company, LLC authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event shall The Self Defense Company, LLC's total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, including, but not limited to, negligence or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this site.

Facts and information at this website are believed to be accurate at the time they were placed on the website. Changes may be made at any time without prior notice. All data provided on this website are to be used for informational purposes only. The information contained on this website and pages within is not intended to provide specific legal, financial or tax advice, or any other advice, whatsoever, for any individual or company, and should not be relied upon in that regard. The services described on this website are only offered in jurisdictions where they may be legally offered. Information provided in this website is not all-inclusive and is limited to information that is made available to International Association of Close Combat Professionals Inc., and such information should not be relied upon as all-inclusive or accurate.

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Other legal stuff

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These Terms of Use and the license granted may not be assigned or sublet by you without The Self Defense Company, LLC's written consent in advance.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida, as they are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within such jurisdiction.

To the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate The Self Defense Company, LLC.'s and/or its affiliates' intellectual property rights, The Self Defense Company, LLC and/or its affiliates may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in the state of Florida, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

Any other disputes will be resolved as follows:

If a dispute arises under this agreement, we agree to first try to resolve it with the help of a mutually agreed upon mediator in the following location: Tallahassee, Florida. Any costs and fees other than attorney's fees associated with the mediation will be shared equally by each of us.

If it proves impossible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution through mediation, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration at the following location: Tallahassee, Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court with jurisdiction to do so.

If any provision of this agreement is void or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this agreement shall not be affected thereby.

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: July, 18 2008

The Self Defense Company. LLC strives to offer its visitors the many advantages of Internet technology and to provide an interactive and personalized experience. We may use Personally Identifiable Information (your name, e-mail address, street address, telephone number) subject to the terms of this privacy policy. We will never sell, barter or rent your email address to any unauthorized third party.

How we gather information from users

How we collect and store information depends on the page you are visiting, the activities in which you elect to participate and the services provided. For example, you may be asked to provide information when you register for access to certain portions of our site or request certain features, such as newsletters, or when you make a purchase. You may provide information when you participate in sweepstakes and contests, message boards and chat rooms, and other interactive areas of our site. Like most websites, International Association of The Self Defense Company. LLC also collects information automatically and through the use of electronic tools that may be transparent to our visitors. For example, we may log the name of your Internet Service Provider or use cookie technology to recognize you and hold information from your visit. Among other things, the cookie may store your user name and password, sparing you from having to re-enter that information each time you visit, or may control the number of times you encounter a particular advertisement while visiting our site. As we adopt additional technology, we may also gather information through other means. In certain cases, you can choose not to provide us with information, for example, by setting your browser to refuse to accept cookies, but if you do you may be unable to access certain portions of the site or may be asked to re-enter your user name and password, and we may not be able to customize the site's features according to your preferences.

What we do with the information we collect

Like other Web publishers, we collect information to enhance your visit and deliver more individualized content and advertising. We respect your privacy and do not share your information with anyone.

Aggregated Information (information that does not personally identify you) may be used in many ways. For example, we may combine information about your usage patterns with similar information obtained from other users to help enhance our site and services (e.g., to learn which pages are visited most or what features are most attractive). Aggregated Information may occasionally be shared with our advertisers and business partners. Again, this information does not include any Personally Identifiable Information about you or allow anyone to identify you individually.

We may use Personally Identifiable Information collected on The Self Defense Company. LLC to communicate with you about your registration and customization preferences, our Terms of Service and privacy policy, services and products offered by The Self Defense Company. LLC and other topics we think you might find of interest.

Personally Identifiable Information collected by The Self Defense Company. LLC may also be used for other purposes, including but not limited to site administration, troubleshooting, processing of e-commerce transactions, administration of sweepstakes and contests and other communications with you. Certain third parties that provide technical support for the operation of our site (our Web hosting service, for example) may access such information. We will use your information only as permitted by law. In addition, from time to time as we continue to develop our business, we may sell, buy, merge or partner with other companies or businesses. In such transactions, user information may be among the transferred assets. We may also disclose your information in response to a court order, at other times when we believe we are reasonably required to do so by law, in connection with the collection of amounts you may owe to us and/or to law enforcement authorities whenever we deem it appropriate or necessary. Please note that we may not provide you with notice prior to disclosure in such cases.

Affiliated sites, linked sites and advertisements

The Self Defense Company. LLC expects its partners, advertisers and affiliates to respect the privacy of our users. Be aware, however, that third parties, including our partners, advertisers, affiliates and other content providers accessible through our site, may have their own privacy and data collection policies and practices. For example, during your visit to our site you may link to, or view as part of a frame on a The Self Defense Company. LLC page, certain content that is actually created or hosted by a third party. Also, through The Self Defense Company. LLC may be introduced to, or be able to access, information, websites, features, contests or sweepstakes offered by other parties. International Association of Close Combat Professionals Inc. is not responsible for the actions or policies of such third parties. You should check the applicable privacy policies of those third parties when providing information on a feature or page operated by a third party.

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You should also be aware that if you voluntarily disclose Personally Identifiable Information on message boards or in chat areas, that information can be viewed publicly and can be collected and used by third parties without our knowledge and may result in unsolicited messages from other individuals or third parties. Such activities are beyond the control of The Self Defense Company. LLC and this policy.

Children

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Contacting us

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Changes to this policy

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Governing law

This policy and the use of this site are governed by Florida law. If a dispute arises under this policy, we agree to first try to resolve it with the help of a mutually agreed-upon mediator in the following location: Tallahassee, Florida. Any costs and fees other than attorney's fees associated with the mediation will be shared equally by each of us.

If it proves impossible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution through mediation, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration at the following location: Tallahassee, Florida, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court with jurisdiction to do so.

The Self Defense Company. LLC is controlled, operated and administered entirely within Florida. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.





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"The Best Self Defense Training I've Ever Seen!"
Hi Damian,
I recently received module 1 from the "The Self Defence Training System" (Wednesday 5th March 2008). 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.

"There is No Short Cut, Only the Truth"
Dear Damian,
What you are doing now is a noble thing, your contributions to the society and public through yourself defense program are immeasurable. You are giving people the tools to help themselves. They understand there is no 'short cut', but now they have a path through the woods.
Cheers,
Akmal from Malaysia

"Woman Finds the Time for Self Defense"
I have trained in Tae Kwon Do for 5 years, City Centre Boxing for 1 year and Hapkido & grappling for 1 year. I attend University full time and access their gym 6 days a week; so, as it stands my training now consists of cardio, weight training and endurance. At this time, my primary goal is to be the winner in an aversive situation; it is great to hear that self defense can be learned on my own; as I do not have the time available to me to resume martial arts training; you have inspired hope within myself; and for that I thank you.
Have a great day,
Lisa Halley, Canada

"Man Builds His Own "Dojo" Around The Self Defense Training System"
Hello Damian,
All I can say is Wow! I got to preview Module One with a friend and I REALLY like it.
We started working out together and are getting some incredible results (we're even looking to expand our workout area with some mats!)
Thanks again, and I can't wait for Module 2!
Don Witt, Michigan

"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

"Blackwater Instructor Puts The Self Defense Training System to the Test!"
Hello Damian,
This is Mitchell McCray out here in Afghanistan thanks a lot I received the package you sent the DVD and reading material are great, I use it as reference material. All of what you have in your first Module "Essential Self Defense" I have been teaching out here with great success! I look forward to receiving the next package and returning home in order to train with you!
Thanks again,
Mitchell McCray
Primary Combatives Instructor
Blackwater worldwide
Afghan Border Police Training Program
Afghanistan


"Life Long Martial Artists and Retired Chicago Police Officer finds a Home in The Self Defense Company Professional Instructor Program"
Hi Damian,
I have to tell you that I really admire your program. The actual training format and sequence and techniques are nothing new to me. I didn't get the chance to tell you but I've been 'into' reality self defense probably longer than most, if not all, of your constituency.
For historical reference, I've been at war with 'traditional martial arts' training since the beginning and have made 'enemies' along the way. All through my traditional 'rank' advancements and after training I would come back to the dojo after a hard day as a Chicago Police Officer and dare to argue with the sensei about the fact that most of the stuff he was brainwashing the students with just didn't work in the real stinking street. Because I was just out there and tried it for real! This, of course, was heresy! But then after I became a 'traditional black belt' and competed and routinely beat them at their own game, some of them began to listen.
All these '8th Dan masters' really used to get angry at me. But just as you do, I felt they were doing a disservice to people by not stretching their school lessons to include real self defense training. I mean, you can show people something that really works and is worth something and still make money can't you?
I was often accused of having 'no respect' for the arts. However that was not true. Martial arts training has literally saved my life on way more than a few occasions. It proved more valuable in the mental discipline value of it...but I just didn't like they way some of these guys were hiding the truth. I learned the serious reality difference between the martial 'art' form, that these guys were trying to pass off as some supernatural 'mystical power', and serious kill or be killed kinetic bodily interaction which is what really happens on the street. I saw it happen day after day on the mean streets for many years.
...nevertheless, I and a few others remained under the radar for years and those who accomplished in the refusing to sell-out to ridiculous "day care" programs and the like. My main point is that I have been waiting for something like this for a long time: a progressive movement designed to eventually 'trump' the traditional martial arts fantasy world and bring the physical defense training paradigm into the new millennium.
And you are leading it! This is great! I'm also even more impressed with your business plan approach to this. You attack every angle from magazines to computer ads to market guidance, to hands on instruction.
And you are on it and all over it incessantly. This must obviously be the way you fight, nuclear bomb style, and is obviously the key to being a winner. And I'm with you on it.
Thanks Again,
Pete Lipa, Instructor
The Self Defense Company, Colona WI


"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

"This is just like the Close Combat They Taught in the Foreign Legion"
Damian,
The methods I saw in The Self Defense Training System Module 1 seem to be about the same as my step dad taught me from the French Foreign Legion in the 1960's. All the techniques are simple, basic but very effective. This is top notch training a lot of shock and awe like the training we received in the SAS(British Special Air Services).
Again, thank you for your understanding and customer service; you seem to be one of the honest traders on the net (as you know there are a lot of crooks out there).
Very Best Regards,
Roy in the UK

Disabled Woman Finds Strength With The Self Defense Company
Dear Damian,
I must commend you on your dedication to your passion. I read every article you send me and find myself quite impressed with your words and dedication. I am a 43 year old disabled female. I use a cane and have chronic pain in my lower back and both legs, more so in the knees. My upper body strength is pretty good; I lift small weights every morning. I believe the self defense training system will be beneficial to me as a disabled person. I often think that if I were to ever get mugged I would surely be screwed because I literally can't run to get away. It is a big fear for me since I live in Lincoln, Nebraska and certain areas are pretty tough around here. I look forward to continue training in your methods. Thank You for hearing me.
With most sincerity,
Eileen Smith
Lincoln, Nebraska


"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


"Black Belt Instructor Adds The Self Defense Training System To His Curriculum"
Damian,
I want to thank you for selflessly providing this information. The first module was in-depth and concise at the same time. I even enjoyed reading the literature.
We implemented the drills. The information has allowed for us to enhance our Applied Defence Systems (ADS) program. These valuable tools and combat principles have increased the realism and value of our self protection system.
Wisdom = Knowledge + Experience - Module One incorporates it ALL. Thank you for selflessly sharing these gems with the world.
Respectfully,
Reuben Bean
Bermuda


"The Self Defense Training System Is the Diamond Standard For All Martial Arts Training Systems"
Damian,
You have taken close quarters combat to it's zenith, the material contained in Module 1 is superlative, there is nothing else like it on the market, I thought that CORCT 1 & 2 was as good as it gets but I was wrong, this material breaks new ground, what you have created here is future-proof, this is the diamond standard that all else has to aspire to. I am very proud to be one of the first to own this material.
Thank you for producing The Self Defense Training System.
Warmest Regards,
John Walker
United Kingdom


Former Student Sends His Regards From Iraq
Sensei Ross,
I'm sorry this will be informal but there is good reason. A few years ago I was a student of yours for a matter of months. My name is Ryan Schumacher from Pompton Lakes. I just got back to my firm base after a foot patrol in Ramadi, Iraq. I'm about to rack out but I wanted to get in touch about your video system and some tips on a combat oriented training program in the weight room because I know you're all about the real deal which is awesome for someone like me.
I hope to here from you soon.
Lcpl Ryan J Schumacher, USMC

"Self Defense Company Professional Instructor Fills His First Class!"
Damian,
I thought you might want to here the latest...I'm getting about 60% of my website views from theselfdenseco.com website referrals (about 10 new hits a day now!).
I'm getting so many report downloads and phone calls that I am forced to start classes earlier than I had anticipated (People are CALLING ME! I haven't had to do a single follow up... the website and auto responder report works!).
Due to situations with my "day job", I was going to really get things kicked off at the end of Feb. However, I am now forced to start teaching next week with a full class. Here is the amazing part... This is 100% all from the website! As a result, I am also launching my marketing campaign this week (sooner than anticipated). Even more amazing (to me anyway) is that about half of the people calling me already have black belts in another martial art!! This speaks volumes as to the credibility and quality of the program.
Clint Bodungen, Instructor
The Self Defense Company Houston, TX


Just wanted to drop you a line of praise about the new videos. Abso-f$$kin'-loutly awesome!! They were even better than I had anticipated. I knew they would be good but not this good! Keep up the great work! Can't hardly wait for more.
Joe S.

Damian, Thanks, bro. The video is awesome!
Joel

I have to tell you new videos are great . I like them even better than the first 3. Keep me on the list for the up and coming ones.
Thanks
TJM

Hi Damian,
Thanks for sending my videos fast. Good material on a well organized event, good teaching in clear, informative and humorous style, and some new drills I can use in my training. The latter seems to be very beneficial for me. Particularly, the drills for the edge-of-the-hand blow were real eye-openers. Keep on your good work,
All the best,
Armin

Thanks for the feedback, Damian.
If you put out anything further please be sure to let me know. After viewing the video I was shocked to see the same approach (and I do mean the SAME approach) I was taught during the Vietnam War by a second-generation Japanese buddy who told me it was a Korean style of Tang Soo Do which had never been taught to any Caucasian before. (He told me he had a good friend of the family who was Korean and worked for the CIA who had introduced him to his teacher in Los Angeles). I never got to meet any of these people and for all I know it might have all been a tall tale from my friend. However the essentials were too right on: Turn to the side, back-fist on advance, rely on kicks to do the serious work. I have since worked with Tang Soo Do and this was very unlike that! I am very grateful for the work you have been doing.
Thank you!
George S.

Dear Damian
Thank you for sending the videos. I was amazed how quick they arrived. As to the videos themselves. Wow, they are gold dust, fantastic.
Thanks again
Andrew S

Hey D, Just wanted to drop you a line. Received the goods yesterday and did not wait a second to pop the tapes in. More than I could have ever hoped for. AWESOME!!!!!!! You did a GREAT job! Looking forward to many, many more great things. Just know that the Chicago Close Quarters Combat Association appreciates all of your efforts.
Joe

Hi Damian,
I hope my e-mail finds you well. I wanted to confirm receipt of the videos and say once again I am completely blown away by the incredible knowledge that you and your group are willing to share. I teach FMA's but have introduced Combatives to add brutal effective self-defence to my student's repetoires. Thank you and I look forward to the next video release.
Deepest Respects
Harry K - Birmingham, UK

Hi there.
Just want to thank you for the first module. It arrived in good order and I was most pleased with the content; it is astounding. It has brought to life all the things I've seen in the old books and added a great deal of useful information. I'm going to spend a lot of time working with this video.
Best regards,
James

Damian,
Thanks for your reply and for sending the ground fighting module. It is first rate, definately the best reality based techniques I have seen so far and as a result I feel I am missing some very good information.Congratulations on putting together this series and once again thanks for sending out.
Greg E.

Damian,
I have been involved in the martial arts for more than ten years. I hold rank in 4 separate systems. I look to your website for new and original ideas. Anyone looking to really improve their close combat skills would be foolish to ignore the service that you provide.
Shane

Just my two cents...I think the material is fantastic. I have studied BJJ for about 4 years and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I have added your ideas into my own training. The real question is what will you do when you have to do something? I believe that time spent speculating and training on counter attacks is wasted. I think more time should be spent on an aggressive offensive mindset. I love your materials. Sometimes it is a year or two later that your revisit some material and all of a sudden it makes sense. I want to be able to revisit training materials for a long time to come. Thanks for asking for opinions.
James N, - Michigan

I must say that I think that these videos are entirely in a league of their own. I have spent A LOT of money on self-defense videos and NOTHING comes close to The Self Defense Company. Many folks carry guns these days for self-defense, but I am unable to as I work in a university and guns are prohibited on school grounds as are other weapons. So the info from The Self Defense Company is crucial for my survival in the event of a criminal/deranged person/terrorist attack upon me or other innocent persons. The legislature has not banned my hands, knees, elbows, feet, etc., at least not yet. However, just because one carries a gun does not mean that one should NOT have these tapes because they should own The Self Defense Company videos, otherwise they are very limited. I think that anyone who is serious about self-defense should purchase these videos. The info is simple to learn, and by using some thought about possible situations, one can train themselves using these videos and make an instructor unnecessary.
Will S.

Damian,
The information provided by your organization has the well-earned reputation for being top of the line. There are many providers of reality-based self defense out there but these by ANY measure must be ranked among the top 3. I have yet to see ANYONE negatively criticize this material and that is saying something in the sometimes cutthroat business of marketing self defense products. Even competitors speak highly of this work and that too is saying something. Though this material is supposed to be utilized as an additional tool to someone's current classroom training, there is little doubt that it is of such high quality and proven effectiveness that is could easily be used as a stand alone method of self defense. If a practitioner of combatives included in their training a heavy dose of lifting and cardio, they would be heads and shoulders over most of the would-be perps and victimizers out there. As a side bar, Damian, have you considered providing Tekkenryu JJ video instruction and/or establishing affiliates/branch dojos, instructor certifications? The sky would be the limit as to what he, you and Zenshin could do.
Best Regards,
Dave Andrus

Hi Damian
Just a quick thank you. I've now ordered two sets of material from you - on each occasion they were dispatched promptly, arrived quickly and worked perfectly. As for the material itself, this, for me at least, a revelation. The information is presented in the manner in which the techniques should be performed - simply, effectively, brutally. Nothing is said and nothing is shown that can't be utilized by the viewer with immediate and (I suspect) devastating effect. I personally found the advice on mindsetting alone to be worth the price of the purchase. I can't imagine anyone - regardless of skill level or style (if any) - not getting something of value out of this. Thanks again. Very best regards
John S.

In response to your email
The information that you have collated /presented in the video's and in the articles is direct and to the point. You doesn't glorify the act of self defense in fact it makes one realize that the old adage of ''prevention is better than cure'', eg awareness etc. is the primary principle to grasp. A lot of sites, publication etc always appear to have a secret technique that has remained so for years & years but credit to you haven't made things complicated but always simple and effective which is obviously the case in live situations. In addition to the above you have also avoided the ''if he does this'' then ''you must do that'' etc, thus avoiding the clone syndrome . Principles of self defense are far more important than the abc as no two situations or people are the same. I would like to thank you for being honest about what works and what doesn't and for providing simple and effective techniques/principles again proven to work for real and not just in the gym. the web site is very clear and easy to navigate, information on combative fitness would be good or advice for solo practice ,(I know that solo practice is not ideal but unfortunantly I don't have the luxury of having a training partner, or any suitable clubs near by). Thanks for keeping it real yours faithfully
Steven S.

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