INTERNATIONAL
SELF DEFENCE
SCHOOL BELGIUM
ABOUT I.S.D.S.
International
Self Defence School
I.S.D.S. stands for International Self Defence School, where different martial arts systems are brought together and taught as part of a broad approach to Martial Arts and Self Defence.
The I.S.D.S. logo reflects this approach.
At its centre are five systems: I.S.D.S., Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima & Silat), and Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do.
These five logos are connected to a small golden inner circle, representing the student's own level of knowledge and development.
The larger double golden circle represents the wider range of martial arts systems from which we continue to learn and draw knowledge, including Shooto, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate and others.
A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Sifu/Guro Patrick Van Vlasselaer's mentors
I.S.D.S. has been shaped by more than five decades of training, study and experience across different martial arts.
Throughout his martial arts journey, Sifu/Guro Patrick Van Vlasselaer has had the opportunity to learn from respected instructors and masters from different systems and traditions.
Their knowledge and influence form an important part of the foundation from which I.S.D.S. continues to develop today.
Filipino Martial Arts
(Kali, Escrima, Silat)
The collective name for Filipino combat systems developed by indigenous people of the Philippines, using sticks (short, long), stabbing weapons (knife, sword, dagger), open hand techniques, and other materials (whip, gun).
In comparison with karate (first attack, then defence), WCKF (simultaneous attack/defence), FMA distinguishes itself by concentrating on "disarming" the opponent.
Many weapons (impact and bladed) and their applications are taught in FMA: the most prevalent are the rattan “kali sticks” (olisi or baston), knives (daga), and short swords (pinuti).
Filipino Martial Arts
Jun Fan Gung Fu
Jeet Kune Do
Guro Dan Inosanto
Heir of
Bruce Lee`s
Jeet Kune Do
Muay Thai – Thai Boxing (MT-TB)
Street-oriented martial art from Thailand. Striking Art: Science of the 8 limbs: combining boxing and kicking with fists and feet, combined with knees and elbows.
Originally the emphasis was on kicking/knee punches - due to later Western influence also more attention for boxing.
The current Thai Boxing uses no weapons.
Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Wing Chun Kung Fu (WCKF)
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a traditional Chinese martial art developed by a Buddhist nun from the Southern Shaolin Temple in the middle ages (Qing Dynasty).
Wing Chun Kung Fu (as many other Chinese martial arts) uses traditional weapons such as the ” long pole” (6-foot pole called BO in Japanse), broad swords, Chinese long sword, the typical “kung fu” butterfly knives (demonstrated in a specific tao or form), and the form of the MOOK JHONG (wooden dummy).
Created by and for women - you don't need brute force.
Sifu Francis Fong
Jun Fan Gung Fu – Jeet Kune Do
Jun Fan Gung Fu as developed by Bruce Lee has a definite and set system of progression and material to be taught and learned.
Jeet Kune Do was conceived by Bruce Lee as his personal form of combat based on his research and findings. Not to be standardized, because each individual has different needs.
In JKD's philosophy, "any" weapon can be used if it is in the personal development of the student.
Guro Dan Inosanto
ISDS - Intensive Self Defence System
ISDS - Intensive Self Defence System is a modern "eclectic" self-defence system, developed in Belgium in 1980 by Sifu P.Van Vlasselaer. ("Eclectic" = drawing on different sources).
Born from different martial arts - simple but efficient techniques applicable by everyone according to their own knowledge and ability. Accumulated into a set of skills adapted to the knowledge and ability of the individual.
The emphasis is on "current" contemporary weapons (in addition to open-hand techniques) such as knives and sticks (kali escrima). Furthermore, many "traditional Eastern" weapons are discussed: katana, nunchaku, tonfa, sai, bo.
Sifu/Guro Patrick Van Vlasselaer
Judo
Judo meaning "gentle way" is a modern martial “grappling” art, combat, and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Judo practitioners are called judoka. Japanese self-defence system that uses throws, holding handles, clamps, and strangles - both standing and on the ground. No specific weapons are used in Judo, although defences against impact/bladed weapons are part of the curriculum.
Sensei Eric Veulemans
(1942-2021)
Karate
Karate meaning "empty hand" is a modern martial “striking” art, combat, and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1920 by Gichin Funakoshi. Karate practitioners are called karateka.
Several weapons can be used in Karate: nunchaku, tonfa, sai, and kama. These weapons are used in a similar manner compared to the karate hand techniques, in particular when it comes to defensive blocks. There are specific weapons kata to demonstrate a technique.
Sensei Luc Galmart
Shooto
A modern eclectic Grappling / Striking Art from Japan was created in 1985. Combination of elements from 5 systems: judo - jiu-jitsu - Thai boxing - catch-as-catch-can wrestling and sambo (Russian). It is a sport and competition is won by knockout or submission.
Shooto uses no weapons.
Sensei Yori Nakamura
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ is a modern grappling art from Brazil derived from Judo in the early 20th century and developed by the Gracie family. Several BJJ styles exist today, the main differences between these BJJ styles are between traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu's emphasis on self-defence and Sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's orientation towards competition.
Grappling art that aims to take an opponent to the ground and finish the fight there through submission (lock or choke). The basic idea is the majority of street fights end up on the ground.
No weapons are used in BJJ.
Professor Jean Jacques Machado
Sifu Larry Hartsell
(1942-2007)
JKD GRAPPLING
Pendekar Paul De Thouars
(1930-2013)
SILAT BUKTI NEGARA
Professor Salem Assli
(1959-2021)
SAVATE
Sifu Tim Tackett
(1941 - 2025)
Jeet kune do
Sifu Rick Tucci
Sifu Ron Balicki
Guro Rick Faye
You can become your own master in Self Defence... Jeet Kune Do,
the Way to Intercept as Sijo Bruce Lee taught our main Instructor Guro Dan Inosanto.
A Living Martial Arts Lineage
An important influence within I.S.D.S. comes through Guro Dan Inosanto, one of Bruce Lee's closest students and a major figure in the development and preservation of Jun Fan Gung Fu, Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts.
Sifu/Guro Patrick Van Vlasselaer has trained under Guro Dan Inosanto, carrying this knowledge forward while continuing to study, develop and integrate different martial arts systems within I.S.D.S.
Learn. Adapt. Develop. Become your own master.
Guro Dan Inosanto with Sijo Bruce Lee Source: Twitter @brucelee
