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Master Timothy R. Loomis, 8th Dan Black Belt, has been teaching in Twinsburg, Ohio and surrounding communities for over 23 years. The Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense is founded upon Master Loomis’s 50+ years of teaching experience. Previously known as The Silent Mind, the new Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense offers programs in T’ai Chi Ch’uan (great for adults and senior adults), Yi Ran Dao Kung Fu, and Minna Jiu-Jitsu (self-defense) for children through senior adult. Now in a new location, the school is located on Twinsburg Town Square as it has been since 2001.

We like to say the Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense teaches more than martial arts. Our students are taught in the traditional way, stressing Respect, Confidence, Perseverance, and Self-Esteem. We train the body and mind to enliven the spirit. We train you to become a Black Belt in all aspects of your life. The next step is yours. Join us!

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Andrew Spaner

This place is great for teaching martial arts to all ages, but we specifically have a 4 year old and I love that teach respect. Addy works very closely with my daughter to ensure she's not left out of any moves and I love when my daughter calls her ma'am and shows her respect. It's something we're working on at home and it helps to have this place to help!

South Franklin Circle Senior Community

South Franklin Circle invited Tim Loomis of The Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense to conduct a Senior Self-Defense Lecture/Seminar. To my surprise we had an excellent turn out. The high attendance led me to believe that seniors, really wanted to be proactive about their safety and wanted to learn ways to help themselves. Tim tailored the class to meet the needs of the senior population. He taught them simple self defense techniques and strategies, in a basic and understandable way. He packed in so much useful information into the session. I would highly recommend this class to all senior communities.

Resident Dot Bambach, “ What a great instructor! Tim gave us some very practical advice for people our age. I learned some really good strategies for preventing an attack from occurring in the first place."

Resident Gil Myers, “Tim was interactive and really knows his business.”

Darleene Kash

Director of Programming/Member Services

South Franklin Circle, A Judson Community

Laura S.

I decided to give Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense a try after a suggestion from a friend (two years ago!) to try Tai Chi as a way to explore a physical form of meditation. And, I am very pleased I did! The staff have the perfect combination of experience, skill and patience. The atmosphere is welcoming, even to people that have never set foot in a dojo! The others students are also very encouraging, which helps me as a strong introvert. I love the family-centered approach as well! I kind of wish I hadn’t waited so long, but when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Peace!

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