TrustLink News for Academy of Self Defense

Eric F. posted a review

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As a sales professional and businessman here in the Silicon Valley, I was immediately impressed with the way that The Academy of Self Defense chooses to do business. In an industry full of "initiation fees" and long-term contracts, ASD has separated themselves from the masses. When I first visited ASD I was offered a 2-week free trial membership to help me determine if ASD was the right school for me. I was amazed that the ASD staff was more concerned about my comfort with the school than... Read More »

Bien I. posted a review

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The downfall of many martial art schools is that they are run by martial artists with little experience or interest on the business side, or as a part of a chain where management is completely out of touch with the essence of the art itself. The Academy of Self Defense is a new breed, and a breath of fresh air. The CEO, the man behind the scene, is a disciplined, accomplished business professional who's always been interested and involved in martial art. The Director of Training is a respe... Read More »

Dr. Dave posted a review

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past 15+ years, I've travelled around the world, and trained at numerous centers, with a multitude of instructors. The staff at ASD truly set a high bar, and bring something new to the arena of martial arts and combatives training. The professionalism and courtesy are nothing short of exceptional, especially in a field often dominated by ego. Facilities are kept spotless, and equipment up-to-date. Most importantly, the curriculum comes from time, street, & battlefield tested material... Read More »