International Self Defense Institute

Our two boys have been attending classes here for many years. Sensei Todd is a very good teacher, he runs a respectful program.
This is not a place that gives out belt ranks without the students earning them, for that reason we have found that our boys are more proud of their accomplishments.
Too many dojos out there grant ranks based on time schedules, not on student learning. Thank you Sensei Todd for being focussed on the right goals.

My daughter has been going to ISDI since she was in diapers (she is 11 now). It is a very well run studio and the instruction is consistent and the environment positive. Sensei Todd and his senior black belts are a great staff of good people and great martial artists (OK, great people… not just good). The classes are GREAT for kids and truly teach them to build character, learn responsibility, and of course martial arts. I highly recommend this if you are looking for a martial arts class for your child or even yourself. The art (Kenpo) is a great self-​defense oriented art that does carry over into the real world.
I have been teaching martial arts myself for over two decades and taking martial arts for nearly 30 years… knowing what I know I recognize ISDI as a top school in the Bay Area. Check it out!

This is a great facility with very dedicated staff. Very reasonably priced and flexible with their class schedules. Sensei Todd Jones teaches the students great life skills. All the staff is dedicated to helping the students succeed. This experience was a great confidence builder in my son. I would highly recommend this place.

We have been going to ISDI for over four years now. What struck me the most right away was the sense of community.
The students learn more than just martial arts. They learn respect for themselves as well as everyone else around them. They learn discipline and responsibility.

As a current student, I have been studying here under Sensei Todd Jones for over 15 years and I still love it. Coming here as a young child was a great experience in becoming a mature and well trained martial artist. Growing up I learned alot here about life such as respect, peace, and many life lessons which Sensei Todd is very good at teaching. 15 years later I am still learning and growing with my rank towards my black belt. I can go on for hours about my wonderful experiences here, especially in their summer camps for the kids. I highly suggest this as a real traditional martial arts school, 5 stars all the way.

In my past life as a nanny, I spent many hours here. I worked for several families in the area and many of the kids took classes here.
They all loved it and the parents did too. The reason was simple: great instructors that teach kids of all ages and abilities the fundamentals of self-​defense, as well as all the other things that go along with it – respect, discipline, hard work, health etc.
The cost structure here is a monthly fee which allows for great flexibility in scheduling. Classes for each level can be taken on various days of the week at different times. The kids can go as often as they like (or as little as they like)…or as time permits in the family schedule. Every kid that I took here loved it!