Valdez Institute Of Self Defense

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Valdez Institute of Self Defense offers martial arts and self-defense training for children, teens, and adults in Union City, NJ. The school provides classes in multiple disciplines including Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Kickboxing. Their programs are designed to be beginner-friendly while also serving experienced martial artists, with the goal of building confidence, fitness, and practical self-defense skills across all age groups.

The institute's approach emphasizes teaching effective self-defense while developing discipline, respect, and lifelong confidence in students. Their instruction traces lineage directly back to Bruce Lee and Yip Man, focusing on battle-tested techniques. The school creates a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can develop both mental and physical strength. Private training is also available for those seeking personalized instruction with flexible scheduling.

• Children's martial arts program focusing on confidence, self-discipline, focus, and coordination • Adult martial arts program with emphasis on practical self-defense skills • Jeet Kune Do training covering four ranges of combat: kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling • Filipino Martial Arts including single stick, double stick, stick and dagger, single dagger, and double dagger techniques • Yip Man Wing Chun training featuring empty hand forms (Sil Lum Tao, Chum Kiu, Biu Jee), wooden dummy techniques, pole work, and butterfly knife techniques • Kickboxing classes • Private training with flexible scheduling • Free trial classes available

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