Here's what some of our members have to say about our training:

  "Jenifer and Joshua have learned and developed more in the past seven months with Sensei Brooks, Calvagno and Heckler than the two years with American Taekwondo Association (ATA) Karate for Kids. Their kicks, punches and stances have improved remarkably. Sensei Brooks, Calvagno and Heckler take the time to explain how to initiate, defend and escape self-defense maneuvers with the kids. They also explain the reasoning for each maneuver, which helps the kids understand why they are doing what they are doing. I am quite impressed with the progress Jenifer and Joshua have made these past few months. In just the past week, I have seen even more changes with Jenifer and Joshua. Jenifer has become more confident in initiating the movements and Joshua has realized the concept of how the movements relate to each other."

Toni Barden

  "Two years ago Jordan had a very passive personality. If you spoke to her too harshly she got her feelings hurt. She would come home from school and tell us how kids chased her off the playground because she wouldn't stand up for herself. Since joining HSDC almost two years ago Jordan's personality is totally different. She's proud of what she's accomplished in class. She's proud of who she is. She's Confident. She stands up for herself.     "We're very proud of her and all she's done."

Lisa & Greg Edwards

  "The program has given the children a basis to understand that hard work will get results. I believe that part of this work ethic was developed by their instructors at H.S.D. They've helped our children become hearty young adults with a bright outlook and great self esteem."

Skip & Lisa Brown

  "When Timothy first started about one year ago, he had difficulty in doing even the simplest exercises without using his inhaler. He has not used his inhaler for over four months. I have also noticed he is more self-confident, not only in his martial arts training, but more importantly in his everyday activities.     "Thanks for all you do."

Ron Ingram

  "Being a law enforcement officer for ten years in the Las Vegas Valley I've encountered many different situations. It took me 8 years to realize that I was lucky and that the defensive tactics taught by the department were not sufficiently preparing me to handle encounters on the street. Since I've been training at the Henderson Self Defense Center, I feel much more confident in my abilities to protect others and myself when it really counts. The combination of stand-up, ground and weapons training is realistic and not for anyone who is not willing to work hard and train hard."

Greg Edwards
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Henderson Police Department

  "William and Grant have integrated the martial arts training into their personal lives. They have more self confidence. When they get picked on at school they know they have the ability to stop it. They have the right to defend themselves and the type of kids that are bullies leave them alone after they know they aren't going to get away with it.
  "Walter has developed a lot of strength and the ability to "think on his feet" when fighting. He's really learned a lot of new techniques in the last 2 years after 4 year of Tae Kwon Do and is integrating it all together as he becomes better at self defense training and progresses through the ranks up to different belts."

Mrs. Sims
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Want to learn good karate? The Henderson Self Defense Center is a martial arts school in Henderson, NV, which teaches a Mixed Martial Arts style of karate that combines Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu) in a balanced combination of standing hand-to-hand fighting and grappling. Carrying Concealed Weapons CCW permit classes are also available at Henderson Self Defense Center. We believe in using a practical karate fighting style that works in the street. Henderson Self Defense teaches a very practical karate style called Mixed Martial Arts. Mixed Martial Arts is the new wave of karate, blending tradition with modern, and combining Judo and Taekwondo with realistic karate styles such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu). Henderson Self Defense's instructors have extensive martial arts backgrounds, and have achieved high ranks in many forms of karate, including Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. Henderson Self Defense Center has karate classes for all ages, from 6 thru adults. Our Mixed Martial Arts program encourages discipline, confidence and self-respect in students of all ages. Our kids martial arts program is taught with the same level of quality instruction as our adult classes. The kids program includes all the styles, especially Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu (Jiu Jutsu), Judo and Kickboxing, and the adults program also includes Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Kickboxing. Henderson Self Defense Center teaches karate that works in a martial arts form respected and used in both competition and real situations. Mixed Martial Arts is well-rounded. We have excellent martial arts programs for kids and adults alike. Also at Henderson Self Defense Center are Carrying Concealed Weapons CCW classes taught by a fully certified CCW instructor, Rick Allen. Kajukenbo and Ninjitsu Ninjutsu programs are also available at the Henderson Self Defense Center.