Institute of Defensive Methods

I highly recommend Sifu Cesar & his school for both the kid & adult classes. He emphasizes moral values of respect, discipline, & integrity. He makes everyone feel welcomed and recognizes when students have made a good effort. His senior students and assistant instructors are also courteous & reflect Sifu’s talents & values. It’s hard to find one place that teaches all these different martial arts, and teaches them well. Sifu is always open to questions and has an open mind. He occasionally travels to other countries to either train his protégés or learn from his long time teachers. He has taught real world application to both military & law enforcement for years. He’s also had many successful students bring home gold medals from taekwondo tournaments over the 30+ years he’s been teaching. He truly lives the martial way.

If you want to learn true and authentic martial arts, this is definitely the place. I’ve always wanted to learn martial arts to learn how to fight and when I started learning under Sifu Olavarria I learned so much more. Sifu taught me the rich heritage and culture that our martial arts hold and he taught me how to face the world as a better person. He’s an extremely skilled and passionate instructor who further fueled my desire to learn and improve. This place is not only an amazing place to learn martial arts but also build a very strong and loving family .

I am an adult student and have joined and been training at this institute (Dojo) for a few years. I really recommend meeting Sifu Cesar and seeing our Dojo and training. You'll want to be here every day. This Dojo is filled with love of World Martial Arts and their traditions. Sifu Cesar emphasizes appreciation of different cultures through Martial Arts and appreciates the lineage of the traditional defense methods from Grand Masters, such as Bruce Lee and Ip Man, of which he himself is in the lineage. He understands the uniqueness of individuals and trains students through his wisdom and experience. He emphasizes that through self-expression we can interpret our art using the defense techniques from different lineages. I am so happy to be part of this Dojo and to train under Sifu Cesar as well as with other students who have the same aim to improve ourselves.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am thrilled to share my experience at the Institute of Defensive Méthode, where I’ve had the privilege of training under Grand Master Sifu Ceasar Olavarria. With over 26 years of experience in law enforcement and special forces training, Sifu Ceasar brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and expertise to his teaching of Wing Chun, Kali, and Jeet Kune Do and taekwondo. The quality of instruction here is simply outstanding. Sifu Ceasar's ability to bridge traditional martial arts with practical self-defense applications is incredibly impressive. He emphasizes not just the techniques, but also the mindset needed to effectively handle real-life situations. Each class is structured to progressively build skills and confidence, making it an ideal environment for both beginners and experienced martial artists. The supportive community at the Institute fosters an atmosphere of respect and camaraderie, allowing students to thrive and learn from one another. The practical drills and sparring sessions make the training engaging and effective, ensuring that every student leaves feeling empowered. If you're looking for the best martial arts school in the Northeast, look no further than the Institute of Defensive Méthode. Sifu Ceasar Olavarria is a phenomenal instructor, and the skills you’ll acquire here will serve you well both on and off the mat. Highly recommended!

Whether you are interested in learning how to defend yourself, having your kids learn discipline and self awareness or you would like to be in a long lineage of true martial artists in direct line from Ip Man, Bruce Lee, Grand Master Kwok and too many to list here. This is the place for you. Sifu Cesar has been training his whole life and it shows not only in his skill but in his way of being. Master Cesar is a family man of honor, integrity, passion and an incredible amount of skill. He has an amazing ability to integrate all of his knowledge and skill in to your training. Sifu Cesar takes the old traditional training and applies it to todays skills so you can understand and appreciate its true applications. If you want to be the best martial artist possible or at least learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones this is the place to be. Everyone in the school is like a family. Very inviting and always willing to help you if you struggle. Together everyone grows for the better here. I could not imagine my life without Sifu Cesar and the training he has passed on to me. Dr. Jeffrey A. Tuzzo