Al Lima's Studio of Self-Defense - Hudson, NH - Martial Arts on Waymarking.com

"Shihan (Master Instructor) Alfonso R. Lima was born in Terceira Azores, (Portugal) in 1958. Mr. Lima started his Martial Arts training at the age of fifteen. His first years were devoted to Kenpo Karate. In 1978 Mr. Lima enlisted in the Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps Mr. Lima was fortunate to study with one of the leading practitioners of traditional Okinowan Isshinryu Karate. At the request of his superiors he was asked to assist in the training of U.S. Marines in hand to hand combat. Upon completion of active duty he continued to train Marines in a reserve status until his discharge from the Marines.

Mr. Lima continued to study Kenpo Karate, and after attaining his Black Belt he opened his school in 1980 in Lowell , MA. In the winter of 1989 he moved his school from Lowell, MA to New Hampshire and in January of 1990 he opened his school to the public.

Our Philosophy
Self-Defense is the preparation to minimize the possibility of assault. Many victims of assault are victims not because they lack the capacity to defend themselves but because they have been given absolutely no preparation to cope with this special kind of emergency. At "Al Lima's Studio of Self - Defense" it is our commitment to prepare you for this kind of emergency.

Using the highest standards of instruction with respect to your need as an individual, we will prepare you for the possibility of assault. We intend to teach you this Martial Art with out discrimination to anyone. Through hard work, dedication, effort and desire the knowledge you gain can greatly improve your chances of over coming the odds."