American Streetwise Self Defense
Best of 2019
3 hires on Lessons.com
1 employee
36 years in business
About this pro
in Pittsburgh we are the only streetwise self defense school...teaching practical keep it super simple but effective..self defense and karate...for ages 5-75
we are a full.time school daytime and evening classes...our students are not guaranteed rank they earn it...i have Been on
the floor teaching my students over 10,000 for 40 years
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Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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They have small classes which I like for a beginning student. They are also very caring - I received several calls to check how Tyler was liking the classes.
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Jack called me right away and worked with me to put me in the right program. Very excited to get started!
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FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
to teach every student never to use 4letter words...cant dont wont quit
that you can do anything you want and be all you can with hard work and practice
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
45 years teaching professional
50 consecutive years in martial arts
5 time hall of fame nominations
grandmaster ranking and ranked in 5 martial arts systems
sitting on 5
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
train 5 days per week $60.00 per monrh
train private classes by aopointment
How did you get started teaching?
was asked to teach a self defense class.for kids at a local community college in 1974
What types of students have you worked with?
every type...5years thru 96 years old
handi capped...autistic...add adhd..
senior citizen
police and law enforcement
women and girls self defense
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
make a wish foundation fundraising tournaments
st judes children fund
national and international tournament
security for my church..teaching the security team
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
ask them their qualifications
watch a class...go to many schools before making a decision
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
years in compared to their age
look at students to see if they understand what they are doing