Damian Ross
Founded by world renowned martial arts and self defense instructor Damian Ross in 1998. With a worldwide network of accredited instructors, The Self Defense Company has been helping people learn how to live safer, healthier and happier lives.
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Articles by this Author
Martial Arts’ Greatest Lesson
- By Damian Ross
- Published 07/28/2008
- Fitness
- Unrated
Success at home, work or on the mat is what drives all of us. Sooner or later, you’re going to want something more. It’s in our very nature to succeed. It is a primary survival instinct. The benefits of success are obvious.
Why You Should Always Trust a Wrestler
- By Damian Ross
- Published 08/5/2008
- Sports
- Unrated
Yesterday I went to the annual wrestling awards banquet at my alma mater, Ridgewood High School. Every year my family has the distinction of honoring a Ridgewood wrestler with the Philip A Ross, Jr. award.
Why You Need to Know How to Fight
- By Damian Ross
- Published 08/5/2008
- Martial Arts
- Unrated
Most people try to live their lives without violence or having to fight someone. This is a noble pursuit and if you’re able to avoid violence you should always try to do so, but that doesn’t mean to abandon the idea of learning to protect yourself. In fact, failure to do so will put you and your loved ones at risk.
Does Self Defense Need to be Complicated?
- By Damian Ross
- Published 08/17/2008
- Martial Arts
- Unrated
Our society has turned into a culture where everyone wants everything right away, and yesterday isn't soon enough. But we all know good things take time, but do essential skills like real self defense training need the same time to master like martial arts training?
Banners, Battle Axes, and Beer: Is there a better way to spend the weekend?
- By Damian Ross
- Published 10/28/2008
- History , Entertainment , Martial Arts
- Unrated
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a historical reenactment group, which recreates pre-17th century Western European history, and every summer they go to war. For 17 days full contact sport martial arts are taken to a higher level as armies numbering in the thousands clash in the fields of Pennsylvania for honor and glory.

