INTERNATIONAL SELF DEFENSE™ is a premiere method of martial arts instruction for competitiors, law-enforcement, military and motivated civilians. The school was founded in 1993 by Nick and Chris Mechling is located centrally in San Diego County. For more information about instructional series that illustrate techniques taught at the center please visit 888MARTIAL.com.
Our school teaches several martial arts styles and provides an excellent environment for training. Initially we concentrate on three primary areas: self-defense, physical conditioning, and flexibility. As students improve and develop, many other benefits are gained from practice. To try out our classes, call us to arrange a time to come in.
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling with friend EURO KARATE seminar at ISD Center

ISD Instructor Eastman Judging the US Police Western (KARATE) Games
ISD Instructor Thompson while training JUDO in Japan

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging SAMBO with the Euro Champion
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging JUDO with the Euro Champion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling while teaching Indian Martial Artists in S. India
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching MUAY THAI with friends at the Center
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling instructing JUDO throwing technique in Japan

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching AIKI to Aikido teachers in New York
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling teaching MUAY THAI to Jiu Jitsu Fighters in CA
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling demonstrating on film JIU-JITSU

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging WRESTLING with the Russian Champ
ISD Advanced Members (Past Photo)
ISD Chief Instructors Mechling after teaching JIU JITSU in England 
ISD Chief Instructors Mechling during a SHAOLIN-KEMPO-KARATE Promotion
ISD Chief Instructor Mechling after GEORGIAN WRESTLING session

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling exchanging BOXING with the Russian Champion

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling Demonstrating

ISD Chief Instructor Mechling Demonstrating Flexibility
ISD Chief Instructors Mechling Demonstrating TAI CHI at San Diego University
INTERNATIONAL SELF DEFENSE™
12657 Poway Road Poway, CA 92064
Tel - (858) 748-5829 Fax - (858) 777-3426
InternationalSelfDefense@gmail.com
TRAINING CENTER - ISDC.net
EQUIPMENT AND DVDS - 888MARTIAL.com