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Ron’s great spirit brings a wonderful energy to the university. He is a true master of martial arts. One of the very few I’ve ever found…
K.P.

This place is amazing. It has state of the art equipment and the staff is very polite and professional. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to enhance their self-defense capacities…
Anthony C.

The owner Ron, and the other instructors here are all immensely skilled, dedicated and are welcoming and genuine people. The arts taught are unique, hard to find and very effective…
Brian T.

Their grappling and mma fighters are constantly bringing home victories and trophies. Real deal, no nonsense training, in a friendly and welcoming environment…
A.D.
Martial Arts Teaches Fitness, Self Defense, and Builds Confidence.

Our Head Master – 6th Degree Black Belt
Sifu/Guro Ron Kosakowski
Sifu/Guro Ron Kosakowski has owned and operated the Self Defense Training Center since 1988. An early investor in the UFC, a pioneer in spreading MMA and self defense oriented Martial Arts styles in CT, has trained with nearly all of the best masters in the world. Names such as Joe Rossi, Dan Inosanto, Royce Gracie, Larry Hartsell, Paul Vunak, Leo T. Gaje Jr., Herman Suwanda, Eric Paulson, Francis Fong and more… Read his full bio here.
The Practical Self Defense Training Center (PSDTC) is Connecticut’s leading University of The Martial Arts. Adult and child Martial Arts class offerings in following systems:
- Filipino Martial Arts
- Mixed Martial Arts MMA
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Catch Wrestling
- Muay Thai Kickboxing
- Jeet Kune Do
- Boxing
- MMA Fighter Conditioning
- Wing Chun Kung Fu
- Fitness & Nutrition Training
- Martial Arts for Children
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Adult Martial Art Education Programs.
Filipino Kuntao—This Self Defense focused art form blends the science of angulation, body positioning, and intricate knowledge of the human body’s strengths and weaknesses, to form a powerful and intelligent martial art system.
Jeet Kune Do / Muay Thai / MMA – Study the arts made famous by the man, Bruce Lee, who was a pioneer in Mixed Martial Arts. Blending Chinese and Japanese systems with Western Boxing and Filipino Martial Arts this dynamic system offers a great workout and unbeatable self defense skills at the same time.
BJJ/Integrated Grappling Systems. Our Blend of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Wrestling (AKA, Catch-As-Catch-Can), Judo, Shooto, Russian Sombo, Dumog and other blended SE Asian Grappling Styles come together in a style we refer to as “Integrated Grappling Systems.” Classes for Teens and Adults meet every week and are open enrollment. We’re proud to host generations of champion competition grapplers.
Filipino Kali / Escrima / Arnis Classes – Traditional Filipino Martial Arts have always included the study of weaponry. This class features stick and dagger training at every session. Learn the ancient ways and get a great body work out at the same time. Hand grip, arm strength, and superb footwork maneuvering are all wonderful components of this program.
Wing Chun Kung Fu—With roots that date back to the Shaolin Temple in China some 300 years ago, this style is a powerful and graceful martial art. Hand reflexes, timing, and very strong body and leg conditioning are all apart of the normal course of study. Soft and hard come together with flowing movements coupled with highly refined combat theory.
Bootcamp Style Fitness Classes –MMA Fit. Looking to get a good workout and gain very good self defense skills at the same time? This is just what you are looking for!
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*All programs are open enrollment.
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