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The principles and foundations of the AISDA
teachings are based on the ancients or "old school" self defense "way".
The family art lineage of our system of teachings date back to the Shaolin
and Zen priests. The Grandmasters taught and shared their knowledge of
the Chinese "internal arts" of Gung Fu, Karate, Tai Chi, Kun Tao, as well
as Indonesian Silat, along with the disciplines of yoga breath and meditation.
These teachings were designed to treat the body as a whole; for the self
defense of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self. The beauty
of these art forms is that almost anyone with the will to learn can benefit
in the practice, with no exception to age or gender. They are designed
to enhance anyones ability from beginner to advanced practicioner.
The American Institute of Self Defense Arts
(AISDA) was established to provide a means of further educating the public
in the time honored ancient disciplines and principles martial art ways.
Our goal is to instill in the student the mental and physical self confidence
about themselves to help achieve their aspirations for the future as a
well balanced adult. Our national headquarters are located in Phoenix,
Arizona where our self defense and self development programs include over
three hundred and fifty youth and a handful of carefuly chosen adults.
The founder and chief instructor of (AISDA)
is Joe Salomone. He along with his wife Valli, instructors Charlie Rogers
and Mark Marrero, spend their days and evenings teaching and instilling
in students the time honored disciplines and values of these ancient self
defense arts. These disciplines and values have been passed on and upheld
for thousands of years. We at AISDA feel it is our duty to continue to
teach and preserve the rich and traditional methods of these arts.
Chief instructor Joe Salomone began his studies
in these internal self defense arts in 1973 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He feels
he is very blessed and most fortunate to have been able to study and learn
various reserved high level Chinese and Indonesian internal martial arts.
To further enhance his knowledge in the self defense arts Mr. Salomone
entered the world of amateur boxing from 1977 thru 1984. He was a five
time Nevada State Golden Glove and ABF boxing champion, and in 1981 was
selected to represent the United States in International Boxing competition
while training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. He credits his martial art experience for the success he had
in the boxing ring; and during his last stay at the olympic camp he was
asked by the coaches to give his fellow camp participants a clinic in the
tactical manuevers of these art forms. In 1980 he recieved his orange sash
(black belt) in the self defense arts and went on to operate five self
defense schools in the 1980's before moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 1990.
He formed the American Institute of Self Defense Arts in 1993 with the
commitment to continue to teach and share his knowledge of these ancient
arts and their disciplines.
In 1994, Mr. Salomone recieved his masters
degree in these arts and in 1996 he authored a book and produced insructional
videos with his knowledge of these arts.
To help in the promotion of these rare art
forms he has traveled around the United States giving seminars and workshops
in person to give people a more thorough understanding of how these arts
can be of a benefit to all practitioners. These seminars have had the audience
of alternative health organizations, professional martial artists, children,
and adults.
Due to the great interest taken and shown in our AISDA program and its teaching methodology and philosophy, we have created an instructional program for individuals or schools interested in teaching our program throughout the United States and abroad. This program is designed to benefit each student with a unique and exciting martial art experience. The school or individual teaching the curriculum will benefit by learning to teach a proven and successful program; not only through their instruction but financially as well. Most importantly, instructors and students will be rewarded by an "experience of the heart" that can stay with them throughout their lifetime.
" We believe that everyone has something to share and teach with others,
not just in the martial arts but in all walks of life "
Honor & Respect
Joe Salomone
( BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES )
This program is offered for individuals or
schools looking to build a future in teaching the arts as a "way of life".
As an individual or an already established school looking to add to their
income potential : this program can generate a substantial amount of income
per year.
This is an already proven and
succesful youth program, that can be done at various locations. The classes
are taught during the day and will not interfere with the evening operations
of an existing martial art school. Operational costs are minimal and this
program will increase a schools student base as well.
Keep checking in for updates. You can email us at:
aisda@uswest.net
( BOOK & VIDEO PUBLICATIONS )
(1) Chinese & Indonesian Self-Defense Arts (Volume 1) Video $ 39.75 + 5.25 S&H
This 63 minute video covers various fundamentals and basics of this
rich and unique combination Chinese & Indonesian martial art system.
The basics of the angular movements and steps are presented in self defense
technique with repetition and different visual viewpoints. The hand techniques
are punishing and the feet movements deceptive and destructive. Mr. Salomone
demonstrates movement and technique himself with the assistance of his
student Miguel Hierro. This video will enhance any martial artists ability
from beginner to advanced practioner.
(2) Indonesian Tai-Chi Exercise (Volume 1) Book
& Video $54.75 + 5.25 S&H
( An Alternative for Health and Well Being
)
This book and 93 minute instructional video is an easy to follow along
guide to this particular form of Tai Chi exercise. Covered will be the
science, principles, and fundamentals. Included in the book are over 70
pictures; as well as the philosophy of the Yin & Yang, breathing &
exercise, posture, balance, movements & steps, health benefits, relaxation
exercise, Tai Chi "Form 1", and self defense application of form. The 93
minute video covers warm up exercises, stretching, balancing, then learning
the form itself. The form is presented in many dimensions; including footwork,
rear view, front and rear view simultaneously, and movement and breath
coordination. The video is presented with Mr. Salomone along with his student
and wife Valli assisting. The video concludes with Mr. Salomone demonstrating
the form while expressing the chi.
(3) Indonesian Tai Chi (Volume 2) Video $39.75
+ 5.25 S&H
( The Combat Art )
Covered in this 55 minute video are a variety of combat applications
of Tai Chi, particularly all the applications to Indonesian Tai Chi "Form
1". An interesting look into how the feet movements are used in combat,
as well as how the hands change from light to dark movements creating devasting
power when applied properly. This video answers a lot of frequently asked
questions as to how effective and dangerous Tai Chi is when needed for
combat and self defense. This video will enhance a Tai Chi players abilities
to perform in a self defense situation. Mr. Salomone demonstrates the movements
and techniques himself with the assistance of his student Miguel Hierro.
These techniques are performed with great repetition.
" TO ORDER ANY OF THE VIDEOS PLEASE SEND MONEY
ORDER TO "
AISDA
7000 N. 16th Street # 120 - 303
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
" Please allow 2 to 4weeks for the delivery "
For Information about attending or hosting future seminars and workshops
send e-mail:
aisda@uswest.net
" In Peace " Joe Salomone