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Master J Schmidt ~ IDSA
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"Defense-Ability" - Combat Hapkido and Self Defense for the Disabled.
The International Disabled Self Defense Association
The International Disabled Self Defense Association
About Me:
The IDSA is dedicated as a bridge to unite Martial Artists (of all styles) and all those Disabled individuals who are interested in learning not only more about the Martial Arts in general, but Practical and Effective Self-Defense.
Our goal is to provide the Disabled (or "Challenged" if you prefer!), as well as Martial Artists, with resources, information and subjects of general interest about:
Practical and Effective Self-Defense,
Activities,
Sports,
Disabilities,
News and Events...
A Worldwide Membership Organization, founded by renown Master J Schmidt in 1996, the IDSA is the leading and only Organization of its kind to offer a wide range of Self-Defense training, programs, support, products and services designed specifically for:
Individuals with different types of disabilities
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Profesionals
City, County, State Agencies and Organizations
Martial Arts Instructors and School Owners
Able-bodied individuals interested in Self-Defense
Worldwide, The IDSA proudly has hundreds of affiliated Martial Arts Schools, prominent Martial Arts Instructors, diverse Organizations dedicated to the Disabled and many City/County/State Organizations and Parks & Recreation Departments.
Not only does the IDSA offer a wide variety of training and support programs for disabled individuals all over the Globe, the IDSA offers specialized training, Licensing and Certification (including Dan rank) for Martial Arts Instructors and School owners who wish to offer these programs in their Schools/communities.
Non-Style specific;
There are probably as many different Martial Arts styles as there are, for example, religions. While each offers something unique and different, realistically (much like religion) they are all based on the same fundamental principals and dynamics. The IDSA "Defense-Ability" Self-Defense System, although based primarily on Combat Hapkido, incorporates a number of techniques from many different styles, mainly because the dynamics from one type of disability to another is so varying that it requires constant modification to suit the students abilities - and limitations.
This is where the truly exceptional Martial Arts Instructors really shine, in their ability to recognize, understand and adapt the dynamics to accommodate the student, rather than stick to the strict confines of whatever style they teach and force the student to learn them, whether they are able to or not.
What makes the "Defense-Ability" system of Self-Defense so unique and remarkable, is that any - emphasis on ANY - Martial Arts Instructor, regardless of style, can rather easily incorporate this system with their own and teach almost ANY student, with virtually ANY type of disability.
"Defense-Ability" is not intended to replace your current style, but rather to blend seamlessly, work in conjunction with your style and expand your overall technique and knowledge base. Note that the greatest Martial Artists of all time were never stagnant, but constantly learning, training and assimilating from other styles in order to become better Martial Artists...
"Be very proud if you are a talented Martial Artist and/or a champion in the ring and at tournaments;
If you are an Instructor and teach the Arts to others, consider yourself a VIP;
To become a truly Exceptional Martial Artist, a cut above and worthy of the admiration, recognition and respect of not only your community, but your peers and other Martial Artists - teach the disabled and all those who are disadvantaged and present new challenges to your teaching abilities..."
- Master J Schmidt.
Master Schmidt has been interviewed and featured numerous times on TV shows, in magazines and newspapers about his unique and innovative style of "Defense-Ability" Combat Hapkido.
Check the videos and links here on YouTube for some of the best, most interesting (and just plain entertaining!) segments from a few of these TV shows and interviews!
http://www.defenseability.com
http://www.facebook.com/Mas...
http://www.myspace.com/idsa
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United States
Occupation:
Master Instructor - Combat Hapkido - DefenseAbility
Companies:
IDSA, ICHF, IPDTI, ITA, SDA, MCA, WMA
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