Testimonials

See and hear what Sensei Isaak's students have to say about him and his art

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Watch the Video

Some things are better done than said. Watch the video and get a glimpse into the world of Shima. But remember, you'll only really begin to understand the art once you experience it yourself.

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Discover Shima: The True Self Defense.

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About Sensei Isaak

Sensei Steve Isaak has been training in martial arts for over 50 years and practicing Shima Jiu-Jitsu for over 40 years. His skill set is unmatched in the art of in-close, self defense against single or multiple attackers, various weapons like knives and more.

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Situational Defense

Shima teaches its users a situational self-defense, which involves understanding how to avoid or defuse dangerous situations quickly. The art believes in its techniques for averting dangerous situations before they begin (preemptively) as much as it does in its techniques for combat.

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