Martial Way Self-Defense Center

Martial Way Self-Defense Center in Colchester, Vermont, has been part of the Burlington area martial arts scene for over three decades. The school is led by David Quinlan, whose background spans Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Arnis de Mano, and the local Bushintai-Do system. Alongside instructors like Chris Dutil and Karl Ennis, the team offers instruction across several disciplines, rooted in practical self-defense and traditional martial arts training. The academy’s schedule reflects its broad curriculum, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and juniors held regularly throughout the week. Kids and teens can progress through beginner to advanced levels in Kempo, while also having access to junior BJJ classes. Women’s BJJ classes and open mat sessions are part of the weekly routine, providing space for drilling and sparring beyond formal lessons. The school also includes striking arts like Kempo Karate, with age-specific programs such as Little Dragons and Tiny Tigers for younger children. This center aims to serve a range of students by offering structured rank progression in Kempo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, alongside conditioning and mobility training designed to complement martial arts practice. The combination of striking, grappling, and weapons arts like Arnis gives practitioners a varied foundation in martial arts skills under experienced instructors who have long ties to the area.

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