Pear Tree Self Defense Center, LLC

Pear Tree Self Defense Center, LLC

5.0Exceptional(7 reviews)

About

Here at Pear Tree Self Defense Center, we keep the classes intentionally small so that we can ensure that each student has personal instruction from one of our highly trained instructors. Master Sifu, (Chief Instructor), Joe Hutchings has over 50 years martial arts training and brings all of his experiences in to your training.

Jeet Kune Do is a very personal martial art that was developed by Bruce Lee for actual combat in the street and was called ‘Scientific Street Fighting’ by Bruce Lee. Therefore, we only teach those that are 18 and over. We also train people in my own certified martial art of Li Shu Zewei Do. There is no sport application or fancy aesthetics in either of these methods. They both are efficient and effective ways of self-defense on the streets.

Your first 4 classes are free so you can make an educated decision about our way of self defense.

If real street-defense is what you are interested in, I hope you check out our website at www.peartreeselfdefense.com or call 316-617-8384.


Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
25 years in business
Serves Wichita , KS

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Paypal

Specialties

Student's age

19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Disciplines interested in

Kung Fu

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Goals

For self defense, Building strength and confidence, Developing discipline, Improving physical health

Class type

Private training, Group classes

Number of students

1 person, 2 people, 3 - 4 people, 5 or more people

Photos and videos

  • Owner/Chief Instructor Joe Hutchings
  • With Kathy Long

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    michael H.

    Sifu Hutchings knows his stuff - this is the only school in Kansas with a legitimate lineage going all the way back to Bruce Lee and James Lee, and it shows in the quality of training - if youre wanting to study a super-effective self defense system that will have you confidently ready to deal with almost anything within 2 years, then this is the place.
    But more than that is the friendly and welcoming environment - this school has become my second family, and Sifu Hutchings my big brother. I love coming to class because I love these people and cant imagine my life without this school being part of it. Pear Tree Self Defense Center is a life-changing place and I hope more people discover that for themselves!
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    April 28, 2025

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    melvin L.

    I have been an active member of the school for over a decade. Master Sifu Hutchings has a fantastic background in combative arts, as well as experience defending himself against assailants in hand-to-hand combat. Students learn techniques with the aim of disabling or dispatching threats with efficiency. This is not a sport school; it is an opportunity to acquire self-defense knowledge for legitimate, possibly life-or-death threats. The school is welcoming to all who wish to learn, and is very supportive of the LGBTQA2S+ community.
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    April 19, 2025

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    holly M.

    I love the personal teaching style that allows all students from different walks of life and levels of disabilities to be able to learn the concepts and participate in classes. The classes and events feels more like a big family gathering. It is truly one of the best schools in Wichita!!
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    April 15, 2025

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    elizabeth C.

    Exceptional! From the knowledge I have gained, the people I have been lucky to meet, the confidence gained - five stars isnt enough, really. The instructors bring a variety of insights and outlooks that create an engaging learning experience and I have loved every step of the way.
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    April 15, 2025

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    jay B.

    Serious fighting method that teaches you how to be effective and efficient. No matter your ability this will help you be successful.
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    April 15, 2025

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    Sonny H.

    The instructors are very patient and informative. They really know their stuff.
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    March 04, 2021
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    Frequently asked questions

    We teach every student individually.   Our instructors teach the students one on one to insure good technique understanding as well as technique development.

    I am a Master Sifu in the Original Oakland Jeet Kune Do and a Full Instructor in the Concepts Jeet Kune Do as well as various black belts in other martial arts. I have also developed my own recognized system of Li Shu Zewei Do with is a combination of fighting techniques that I have learned and developed over 50 years of training.

    $75 monthly for all classes that we offer. There are no testing or membership fees.

    I started teaching a few school friends when I was 14 in 1972. My first professional school was opened in 1977 and I have taught self defense since.
    I have worked with all types of students. Mostly they have been health adults that wanted to learn self defense, however I have also worked with people who have physical challenges. As long as you can understand what I ask of you and try to do those things, you could be a good student at Pear Tree.
    I have promoted several students to full instructor level with one exceptional student earning his Masters Degree in Jeet Kune Do.
    Make sure your teacher really knows what they are doing. Check their lineage as far as martial arts training. Do not believe anyone who can't prove where they trained or who their teaches are.
    Can you accommodate my physical needs and time restraints?

    Services offered

    Mixed Martial Arts
    Personal
    Qigong