| *********************************** "Matt Hayat's brilliant insight -- that Sign Language can be used for self-defense -- is a tremendous boon for hearing and deaf persons alike. And remarkably, learning this method helps martial artists to make rapid gains in their self-defense skills regardless of their level of training." Chris Thomas 8th Degree Black Belt Author of 6 Books Senior Instuctor, Dillman Karate International *********************************** "Congratulations, Matt! You have taken some serious self-protection techniques and have made them understandable and fun to learn." Bill Homann 8th Degree Black Belt Senior Instuctor, Dillman Karate International *********************************** "I always knew ASL was a powerful language and Martial Signing proves it! Martial Signing is a fun way to incorporate signing into martial arts. The signs help me remember the moves." Stephanie Kerkvliet Co-owner, Professional Interpreting Enterprise *********************************** "Incorporating ASL into martial arts techniques is truly an innovative idea. I found the seminar both enlightening and educational." Linda Russell Past President, Wisconsin Association of the Deaf *********************************** "Matt Hayat's Martial Signing Video is an excellent way to learn simple and effective self defense even if you don't have any martial arts experience. I recently sponsored a Martial Signing workshop at my studio and everyone attending was very impressed with Matt's teaching skills and learned a great deal." Dave Kuske Chinese Kenpo and Tai Chi Chuan Owner and Head Instructor for Over Twenty Five Years Quest International Studio of Self-Defense *********************************** "It's language, it's art, it's self defense!" Lisa Perry Martial Arts Practitioner and Deaf Interpreter *********************************** "Martial Signing has changed the way I teach martial arts. Because students get the proper hand position and movement when they first learn the sign, it becomes easy for them to perform the self-defense skills that follow. My students are picking up new techniques faster than ever! The students in my kickboxing class loved learning the self-defense techniques found in Martial Signing. Because they had learned the hand movements and positioning for the sign first, they were quickly able to properly perform the techniques and remember them long afterward. As a martial artist, I train certain movements over and over again, so that they become natural and so that I will be able to use them under stress. The thing I find most amazing about Martial Signing is the way deaf students, who speak sign language all the time, are able to quickly pick up and master complicated techniques. They can do this because they constantly practice as they communicate throughout the day. Their movements are completely spontaneous and totally natural. Beginners who speak ASL fluently are able to learn and perform techniques that have literally, taken me years to perfect." Rick Fryer 3rd Degree Black Belt, Isshin Ryu Karate Black Belt Tae Kwon Do *********************************** "Matt Hayat's innovative Martial Signing system metamorphoses basic American Sign Language (ASL) gestures into succinct, potent self-defense techniques. He transforms simple ASL phrases into survivalistic templates that can be learned easily and performed reactively. When it comes to self-defense, Martial Signing exemplifies the old adage that, 'Actions speak louder than words.'" George "Cuddly" Buse, M.D. 3rd Degree Black Belt in the Roufus System & Amateur Muay Thai Kickboxer Resident, General Surgery *********************************** "With little effort, an 8 year-old girl used a technique from the Martial Signing video and literally forced me to the ground, writhing in pain. The techniques are easy, effective, and practical--even for children." Christina Spofford, M.D., Ph.D. Anesthesiology Resident *********************************** "One thing that I like about Martial Signing is that these actions make sense. If you're being attacked, you sign 'Not a good night' or 'Grow up and be nice', ideas that one has about attacks and attackers. They aren't weird signs that don't make sense. You don't have to remember bizarre things like, "OK, if I'm attacked, I'll be OK if I sign 'Dog, Pleasant, Rutabaga'." These are reactions based in conversation and cogent thought." Mike Aebly Ryukyu Kempo Student *********************************** "This past year I have attended numerous Martial Signing workshops given by Matt Hayat. New insight and information is offered at every workshop. My martial arts skills and knowledge impoves after each seminar. The angle and direction of my movements are more precise, accurate and effective. I am able to remember more of my kata bunkai (applications of form movements) because of the signs. As I breakdown my kata's, I find myself thinking in sign language. As a result, I see the potential bunkai when I see other people signing." Blythe Holmes Black Belt Instructor, Ryukyu Kempo Researcher Scientist *********************************** "Martial Signing benefits anyone involved in the martial arts, from novices to self-defense professionals. This exemplary and innovative video just scratches the surface of the potential that Martial Signing has for enhancing the personal safety of the people we care about. Matt has taken a very important subject and made it both easy to learn and remember. And this video is the next best thing to seeing Matt teach 'live.' His Martial Signing workshops are a personal favorite of mine as well as of my staff and clients. Best regards and health!" Mark S. Gridley International Disabled Self Defense Association Wisconsin -- State Director and Chief Instructor/ Training Programs President/Founder "Life Protection Arts and Sciences, LLC." *********************************** "Hi Matt, I am a karate student (green belt) of Sensei Gordon's dojo (York Karate-do) in Toronto. I attended the pressure point seminar this past Sunday, and saw you perform your self-defense techniques. I wasn't able to speak with you after dinner at Mr. Greek's, but I wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are! I always thought that strength played a large role in karate, which was holding me back. Since, seeing your techniques ('welcome' and 'hello') and trying them, I realized that any woman can defend herself in any sticky situation and win! I am looking forward to seeing your video. It is being passed around in the dojo. Also, looking forward to more seminars of yours in the future..." Deanna Lombardi Karate Student, York Karate-Do Toronto, Canada *********************************** "Dear Dr. Matt Hayat, Hello, my name is Michelle Poupard. I'm 28 yrs old, from Windsor Ont. Canada. This letter is not to ask any particular questions but to offer a HUGE thanks just for doing what you do. I have been involved in Martial Arts now for close to 4 years now, two spent training in Aikido and currently taking Hapkido. Martial Arts has not only given me confidence to defend myself but has helped me find true inner peace and happiness. I help out at my school, with the instruction of children's classes and help out with the beginner adult classes. I know that someday I would like to teach, but I never want to teach just kids and adults..I know there is somthing else that I could bring to the school and surrounding community. Before I had even met you (Talked to you at the George Dillman Seminar in London March 15th) I had thought about taking a sign language course at the local college, so that our school could possibly one day do a seminar for ALL people thus, including the Deaf community. To my knowledge there isn't a school around (unless strictly private lessons) that I know of that does this type of seminar, so I felt this was my way to give back to the martial arts system that has already given so much to me. Where am I going with this?? (you are probably wondering) Well ... Sir, with the highest amount of respect, I would like to thank-you so much for being an inspiration to me, so that I may one day bring martial arts (and the inner peace and happiness) to everyone in my community. I would sincerely (once done with school) like to come out to one of your seminars. It is my goal now, to be able to teach people where I live, how to defend themselves. Thank-you again for all the hard work that you have done. I can just imagine the pride your family, friends and community must have for you. You are a true inspiration to martial artists everywhere. Respectfully," Michelle Poupard Student Relations - Windsor\St. Clair Beach The Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts Institute *********************************** |
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