The Premiere Self-Defense Training Facility in the Greater Capital Region!
Welcome to the Modern Self-Defense Academy. Your decision to search out and learn an effective system of self-protection is the first step in a journey towards self-development, improvement, and empowerment. I congratulate you.
The MSDA is an innovative and eclectic self-defense training center. Teaching an effective blend of various martial arts and self-defense systems and styles, our motto “A Hundred Styles-ONE SYSTEM” defines our approach to teaching and training. We believe that everything has value and that ALL martial arts and self-defense systems have something to offer.
The MSDA combines martial arts, self-defense, fitness, natural physiology, psychology, and cutting edge “street smarts” to teach you the most efficient, effective, and comprehensive self-defense system available in the area.
The MSDA offers a number of different programs for practical self-defense training for men, women, students, law enforcement, military, security personnel, bouncers and professionals of all types. It is the final answer for Upstate NY and Capital Region residents looking for effective martial arts and self-defense training.
Your decision to train in the martial arts and self-defense will enhance every area of your life. The martial arts will become part of you and will stay with you for the rest of your life.
SELF-DEFENSE IS NOT AN OPTION—IT’S A RIGHT!!! Make the decision to protect yourself and your loved ones TODAY! STOP IN TODAY FOR A FREE – NO OBLIGATION – SELF DEFENSE TRAINING CLASS!
For more info, see our PROGRAMS listing.
Again, welcome to the Modern Self-Defense Academy. The next step is yours.
Respectfully,
John Borter
Head Instructor
The Modern Self-Defense Academy




Fingerlocks are excellent for any self-defense, martial arts, or police or military defensive tactics curriculum. This DVD will show you how to apply efficient and effective fingerlocks to takedown and control any attacker, regardless of size or strength- with just ONE FINGER!








