PSDI Self Defense Instruction for Law Enforcement Many Senior Law-Enforcement instructors in the United States and abroad were trained and certified under the PSDI.

Law Enforcement International PSDI
Professional Self Defense
Personal Self Defense

The Police Survival and Self Defense Institute (PSDI) was established many years ago under the historic United States Karate Association. Personnel from the Anti-Terrorists Units, Secret Service, FBI, CID, Interpol, Air Marshals, Police and Sheriffs departments, State Departments – State and Nations along with many

other restricted agencies have trained under the PSDI. Through the years, training and basic operations have continued, but the PSDI really did not pursue any special activities for some time because it had reached its national goal in most states of the Union -- the formation of government Peace Officer Training Councils with sound standard operation procedures. After the 9/11 tragedy, the PSDI has moved to assist security efforts, to provide correct and necessary training for the general public and to once again commence on and advise various agencies on sound operational techniques. The PSDI has a special training program specifically designed for needs of law-enforcement and related governments agencies. Our Taiho-Jutsu programs are tactical systems that provide comprehensive abilities that do not conflict with standard departmental regulations.

12/16/2025

I am saddened to report that Larry Overholt's wife, Barbara Ann, passed away on Friday, December 12. Barbara's services will be held this Thursday, December 18, at the ABC Church (Brethren in Christ) located at 2750 Miffland Ave. in Ashland, Ohio. Viewing services are scheduled from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Hanshi Overholt and his family. Please keep them in your hearts and thoughts at this difficult time.

https://youtu.be/hpw1NFBaTuk
05/13/2022

https://youtu.be/hpw1NFBaTuk

Each one of those “white chairs” represents a hero that has fallen, and equally as important, heroes who must carry on. Their lives have been forever changed...

12/30/2020
Kwanmukan and PSDI MEMBER passed away.
07/04/2020

Kwanmukan and PSDI MEMBER passed away.

WOOSTER — One thing was always clear about Bret Defibaugh. His heart beat fastest for his community. Some even called the owner of Bowman

A word on Covid-19Here is a link with information that we think is important for everyone to know. There are similar vid...
04/06/2020

A word on Covid-19

Here is a link with information that we think is important for everyone to know. There are similar videos with essentially the same message tailored for other countries.

NYC FRONT LINES DOCTOR EXPLAINS HOW EASY IT IS TO NOT GET INFECTED AND STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

https://youtu.be/WxyH1rkuLaw

Dr. Dave Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares CRUCIAL information on how we can stop the spread and get back to normal, well, kinda normal. His experience with the virus and people infected for the last 3 months has given him great confidence on how not to get infected. Rules to protect yourself and family. It's a must watch! Recorded March 22

This is an edited version of his call to his family and colleagues. Watch the full video here:

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Dr. Dave Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares CRUCIAL information on how we can stop the spread and get back to normal, well, kinda ...

10/31/2019
03/12/2019

2019 PSDI Hall of Fame
Michael Jones PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Contribution to Law Enforcement
Michael Vehar PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Contribution to Law Enforcement
Frank Wagoner PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Contribution to Law Enforcement
Bruce Bethers PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Richard Fike PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Gerry Funelli PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Joseph Gabriel PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Paul Hennen PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Pamela Hickey PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Patrick Hickey PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Roger Jarrett PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Ron Layton PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Walter O'Neill, Jr. PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Larry Overholt PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Jeff Rhodes PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Curtis Smith PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Robert Watson PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Carl Wilcox PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Woody Wilson PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Mickey Yurko PSDI (Police Self Defense Instructor) Hall of Fame Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction

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