WARSAW — Participating in different styles of martial arts since the age of 7, Matthew Smith was introduced to the juko-ryu style in 2012 and has kept with it ever since. It’s not just the art form, it’s also the history. Smith enjoys studying an accredited martial arts style that can be traced back through the years to its origins in Asia. He even travels three times a year to study under Soke Rod Sacharnoski.

Steve Zorn, self-defense instructor at Personal Safety Unlimited, is hosting personal safety and empowerment seminars in Warsaw with international expert Bill Kipp. Kipp was named 2012 Black Belt Magazine Instructor of the Year. There will be a seminar for children ages 6-12 dealing with bullies and potential abduction and a seminar for adults / teens …read more.