Checkmate Self Defense

Congratulations to Andrew and Justin on promotion to yellow belt following their test Monday night! Check out the clip HERE

Congratulations to our newest yellow belts, Shane, Jennifer, Reid and Scott. All did a great job! Check out clips here on our Youtube channel

Congratulations to Chris Davis for a well deserved rank promotion on Monday December 19th. Well done Chris!! Check out the video clip here. CheckmateYoutube

Thank you to all who participated in Sunday’s Event! Yes it was an Event! We have never had that many people test for next rank at one time. It was a great day for all. To ALL that were tested you

exceeded my expectations, and to all the were Uki’s thank you so much! It is a gift to watch all of you mature as martial artists. Train on!

Sensei

A big congratulations to Phil after last night’s test and subsequent promotion to purple belt!  It makes me so happy to see how much progress people make.  Good job Phil!!  Check out clips from the test on Checkmate channel

–Sensei Leigh

A big congrats to Jeff for promotion to Green belt after a great test Thursday night! Great job Jeff, as always!! Check out clips on Checkmate channel.

Sensei Leigh

Great Saturday morning! Check out some clips of strike to lock takedowns filmed this morning as well as some other fun stuff here!

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States, we should all take some time of out our day to remember all of the innocent lives that were lost and all of the families that have been touched by this tragedy. It is during this time that I not only remember all those lost but the heroic acts of our first responders that died trying to save the lives of others. I am also reminded of the amazing acts of courage and heroism performed by the “normal folks” like you and me who became heroes when the situation called for it. From the stories of people on the street who shielded others with their own bodies to protect them from smoke, ash and debris, to the office workers who performed floor to floor searches for absolute strangers that were trapped in the towers, to the passengers that brought down flight 93 over Pennsylvania. On this day I am humbled by strength and courage of the human spirit! Never forget!!

–Sensei Leigh

Congratulations to Jake and Derek on the promotion to Yellow belt in Jujitsu! I’m looking forward to you next rank test already! You both made me proud. Sensei
Check out a nice wristlock takedown by Derek here

Saturday turned out great! The weather cooperated and we had beautiful sunshine for Certain Victory Firearms Training, Handgun II class at Sig. I think I can say everyone did well and showed improvement since last class, clearly demonstrating what a skilled instructor Senpai Steve is. Pictures to follow on CFVT page.

Also, kudos to Richard for teaching Saturday morning Jujitsu class. Well done Richard, thank you!

Sensei Leigh