October 2, 2019 - On September 21, 2019 Students ages 4-8 who have earnd their stripes for their next belt rank attended the testing at Self Defense America located on the Center TX square. They had to demonstrate blocks, strikes, kicks, self defense and finished up with board breaking. All the students did a good job.
May 23, 2019 - On March 9, 2019 students from Self Defense America in Center TX went and competed in the LA Govenor Games in Shreveport LA. These students come from Center, Shelbyville, Tenaha, Timpson, Joaquin and San Augustine TX, Shelby County was well repesented. Events at the Games were Forms, Specialty Forms, Point Sparring, Chanbara and Jujitsu. Each Student will be listed with the place the received. For over half of these students this was their first competition.
November 9, 2018 - Students from Self Defense America went to a Karate Championship tournament in Shreveport LA on November 3, 2018 and represented Shelby County!
October 24, 2018 - The Lil' Dragon students attended a rank testing on Saturday October 20, 2018, at Self Defense America. They showed their kicks, strikes, blocks and self defense skills.
May 18, 2018 - On April 20, 2018 young students, Lil' Dragons, at Self Defense America tested for their new belt in Martial Arts. They are learning basic concepts of Taekwondo. Great Job!
May 18, 2018 - On April 21, 2018 Martial art students at Self Defense America in Center, TX went through a rank testing. During this testing they had to show knowledge of strikes, blocks, kicks, self defense and terminology up to their current belt ranking. They also had an endurance portion and board breaking. We try to instill an indomitable spirit to keep going when it gets hard. We are very proud of these students.