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The School of Self Defense offers Martial Arts for Kids, including the Kenpo Kids program, along with activities such as boxing, kung fu, stand fighting, ground fighting, weapons training, Kali, Wing Chun, and Jeet Kune Do classes. The program also offers Adult Martial Arts Classes, the Kenpo 360 program, Private Martial Arts Lessons, Silver Dragons self defense classes for ages 55+, and Group Events that teach basic self defense tactics to private groups. The school’s core system, Kenpo 360, is built from the ground up for modern day self-defense situations and is described as the most well-rounded self-defense curriculum in the world.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
The School of Self Defense has been open since 2008. The school focuses its curriculum toward real world self defense, including situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and local law. Its unique approach is to customize fighting methods to fit specific needs, and it is best known for its honest and realistic approach to self-defense. It describes itself as a local martial arts school for everyone and states that it teaches the most effective martial arts in Noblesville, Indiana. Private 1:1 lessons with head instructor Michael Valenti are available regardless of experience, age, or physical ability.
Head Instructor Michael Valenti is the founder of The School of Self Defense and the founder of Kenpo 360. His credentials include Certified Instructor of Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Associate Professor of Kenpo, Senior Instructor in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Level 1 Instructor in DDP Yoga, 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo, 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo, and Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has 25+ years of martial arts experience including Boxing, Kali, Judo, and Gracie Jiu Jitsu. His awards include being a 2-time Battle of the Midwest Gold Medalist, 2020 Mu Lan International Kung Fu Gold Medalist, and IOMAC Gold Medalist.
The School of Self Defense states that it prides itself on providing the highest quality instruction in a fun and welcoming environment. It was founded to educate the public on all aspects of self defense, including stand fighting, ground fighting, situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and local law. The school states that it is perfect for someone who wants to take their self protection seriously and does not want it to be a side project.
Parents and students describe the instructor Michael as an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher, including in Wing Chun and other techniques, and describe the students as friendly and helpful. One parent reports that her daughter did great with his instruction and calls the training a terrific value. Other reviewers state that techniques can be used from day one, that the school offers traditional martial arts as well as self defense for real-world situations, and that Kenpo 360 is a heavily tested and scrutinized system of fighting drawing from high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo, and other martial arts. Multiple testimonials describe Michael as professional, respectful, skilled, and passionate, and describe the community as supportive and focused on learning. One parent who trained with three daughters ages 15–21 reports that all four were impressed with how much they learned in class.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
The School of Self Defense has been open since 2008. The school focuses its curriculum toward real world self defense, including situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and local law. Its unique approach is to customize fighting methods to fit specific needs, and it is best known for its honest and realistic approach to self-defense. It describes itself as a local martial arts school for everyone and states that it teaches the most effective martial arts in Noblesville, Indiana. Private 1:1 lessons with head instructor Michael Valenti are available regardless of experience, age, or physical ability.
Head Instructor Michael Valenti is the founder of The School of Self Defense and the founder of Kenpo 360. His credentials include Certified Instructor of Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Associate Professor of Kenpo, Senior Instructor in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Level 1 Instructor in DDP Yoga, 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo, 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo, and Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has 25+ years of martial arts experience including Boxing, Kali, Judo, and Gracie Jiu Jitsu. His awards include being a 2-time Battle of the Midwest Gold Medalist, 2020 Mu Lan International Kung Fu Gold Medalist, and IOMAC Gold Medalist.
The School of Self Defense states that it prides itself on providing the highest quality instruction in a fun and welcoming environment. It was founded to educate the public on all aspects of self defense, including stand fighting, ground fighting, situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and local law. The school states that it is perfect for someone who wants to take their self protection seriously and does not want it to be a side project.
Parents and students describe the instructor Michael as an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher, including in Wing Chun and other techniques, and describe the students as friendly and helpful. One parent reports that her daughter did great with his instruction and calls the training a terrific value. Other reviewers state that techniques can be used from day one, that the school offers traditional martial arts as well as self defense for real-world situations, and that Kenpo 360 is a heavily tested and scrutinized system of fighting drawing from high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo, and other martial arts. Multiple testimonials describe Michael as professional, respectful, skilled, and passionate, and describe the community as supportive and focused on learning. One parent who trained with three daughters ages 15–21 reports that all four were impressed with how much they learned in class.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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