GUARDIAN SELF DEFENSE

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Website Redesign: You willl notice changes to the Guardian Self-Defense website. Our website has undergoine an extensive re-design process, which, we hope, makes it more attractive and provides improved functionality, improved site navigation and improved accessibility, allowing us to better serve our members and guests.

Guardian Self-Defense offers martial arts instruction for adults and children of all ages and levels of experience. Classes are open to all who wish to train and include instruction in karate, jujutsu, ground fighting and self-defense.

At Guardian Self-Defense, our goal is to provide a high-quality martial arts learning environment for the greater Central Massachusetts community.

Guardian Self-Defense teaches the essential skills you need to defend yourself in many settings of daily life. Our mission is to provide you with the opportunity to develop:

• Awareness of your surroundings
• Alertness in your daily activities
• Mental Focus
• Self Confidence
• Self discipline and determination
• Physical Conditioning
• Techniques for Physical Defense

Why Guardian Self-Defense?

Todays busy lifestyle and increasing violence have made the world a dangerous place.  Learning to protect yourself and your loved ones is invaluable.  Guardian Self-Defense teaches the essentials to giving yourself the confidence and security you need.  Here are some amazing facts:

1. The American Psychological Association reports 1 in 3 adult women experienced at least 1 physical assault in their adulthood.
2. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that approximately 4 million children and adolescents have been victims of serious physical assault.
3. The National Center for Health Statistics lists  homicide as the 4th leading cause of death for children ages 1-4; 3rd for children ages 5-14; and 2nd for teens and young adults ages 15-24.
4. Children and women are not alone!  4 out of 10 cases of physical violence reported to the Department of Justice involve MEN as victims

Purpose of our School:

Guardian Self-Defense always places the utmost concern on the physical, mental and spiritual improvements of all individuals through training in the martial arts. Respect, Dignity, Pride, Integrity, and Perseverance are the main human values the school strives to develop and maintain at all times and expects students to adhere to outside the Dojo (training place). We encourage the fostering of life-long relationships between students and instructor as well as student to student.  

Guardian Self-Defense believes that Martial Arts is a wonderful means to develop a strong character. We believe it is not about learning to fight, but rather learning not to fight. It is learning how to defend yourself and your loved ones only when severe danger is evident. The techniques learned should not encourage their use outside the Dojo (school), but rather inspire one to know he or she has the confidence and ability to use them if absolutely necessary.

karate ni sente nashi

      Members Only Entrance

       2008 DOJO HOLIDAYS

Please note: these are the dates that the dojo will be closed in 2008

To understand truth one must have a very sharp, precise, clear mind; not a cunning mind, but a mind that is capable of looking without any distortion, a mind innocent and vulnerable.
J. Krishnamurti    Event Calendar 

Guardian Self-defense demonstration at the Canty Dance Centre recital on June 29th 2008.

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If You or a loved one has been a victim of rape - contact the

Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts

Comprehensive services to those affected by rape, incest and other forms of sexual assault.  All services are free and offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

  508-799-5700  

              Jason Patterson

Instructor's profile:

• 1988- Began formal training in Okinawan GoJuRyu Karate in which he currently holds a third degree black belt.
• 1988-1994 - Continued his diligent study of Karate and competed in AAU Karate Tournaments, receiving first place in several regional championships, as well as becoming a National Champion.
• 1994-1998 - Attended Bridgewater State College where he started the Bridgewater State Karate club, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Athletic Training.
• 1998-1999 - Became a Massachusetts Licensed Physical Education Teacher and a Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer. He is Curently a Physical Education Teacher and has worked with a variety of children in Behavior Modification programs.
• 1999-2003 - Worked as a licensed Athletic Trainer for High School, Collegiate, and Semi-Professional Athletes.
• 2000-2003 - Trained in Shito Ryu Karate and Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu.       
• 2003-2005 - Lived in Ibaraki, JAPAN training in Shorin Ryu Karate and with the Mito City Police Force.
• 2005-Present - Currently ( for the past three years) trains with a current professional UFC Fighter in Ken Shamrock's Lions Den and a founding father of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.
• 2007-Present - An instructor in training in the Russian Martial Art, Systema. An art utilized by the Russian KGB and Military Special Forces Units- Spetsnaz..