International Self Defense MMA

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ISD JIU-JITSU Fighter Bryce Shepard in the Pro Category

INTERNATIONAL SELF DEFENSE™ is a premiere method of martial arts instruction for competitiors, law-enforcement, military and motivated civilians. The school was founded in 1993 by Nick and Chris Mechling is located centrally in San Diego County. For more information about instructional series that illustrate techniques taught at the center please visit 888MARTIAL.com.
Chief Instructor Mechling Coaching an ISD MUAY THAI Fighter in Thailand

ISDC.net was created in an effort to help you understand more about the styles and methods of training used in our school of martial arts. The best way to find out if what we do is what you want, is to come in and meet the teachers, visit classes, and participate. Of course for many students interested in our instuction distance can be a problem - please contact us on how to setup intensive training.
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling after Teaching CONTROL to the Indian Police

We offer many classes at the training center for adults. If you are interested and can't find all of the information you want here, give us a call or come to the school, and we will answer your questions personally.
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling after Training COMBAT Marine Instructor Trainers

Our school teaches several martial arts styles and provides an excellent environment for training. Initially we concentrate on three primary areas: self-defense, physical conditioning, and flexibility. As students improve and develop, many other benefits are gained from practice. To try out our classes, call us to arrange a time to come in.
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling with friend EURO KARATE seminar at ISD Center

ISD Instructor Eastman Judging the US Police Western (KARATE) Games
ISD Instructor Thompson while training JUDO in Japan
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging SAMBO with the Euro Champion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging JUDO with the Euro Champion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling while teaching Indian Martial Artists in S. India
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching MUAY THAI with friends at the Center

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling instructing JUDO throwing technique in Japan
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching AIKI to Aikido teachers in New York

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching MUAY THAI to Jiu Jitsu Fighters in CA

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling demonstrating on film JIU-JITSU

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging WRESTLING with the Russian Champ

ISD Chief Instructors Mechling after teaching JIU JITSU in England
ISD Chief Instructors Mechling during a SHAOLIN-KEMPO-KARATE Promotion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling after GEORGIAN WRESTLING session

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging BOXING with the Russian Champion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling Demonstrating Flexibility

ISD Chief Instructors Mechling Demonstrating TAI CHI at San Diego University