- Since 2002 -
Lyndell Institute is devoted to empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and continued practice of Self-Defense.
Instructors
Fourth Degree Black Belt Jamie Thornton White and Fourth Degree Sharon Thornton have 30 years of experience practicing and teaching both the traditional martial arts and nitty, gritty, nasty street Self-Defense tactics.
Our Mission
To support and empower our students to discover their inner power. Learn practical and powerful life-saving self-defense techniques; disable and free yourself from an attacker no matter your age, size, gender, fitness level, or strength; learn the attacker’s vulnerable targets and your body’s weaponry; discover how to employ powerful and targeted technique; learn how to escape from common holds; practice awareness training skills in scenario drills; and develop a confidence in how you carry yourself.
Start Today!
If you are seeking the skills, the knowledge base, and the self-confidence to protect yourself both with physical body and defensive mind, then we invite you to join us!
Join us!
Classes are available as private sessions, private group sessions, and public 2-hour intensives. Email myalyndell@hotmail.com to inquire about private classes.
Check our schedule. Try a free class and discover how martial art training can empower YOU.
Seize the Opportunity
Masaru Emoto:
“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.”
Private Individual or Private Group Class
Schedule a private 60-90 minute one-on-one self-defense class. $75 for an individual private session.
Schedule a private 60-90 minute group self-defense class.
$175 for a group of up to 30 participants.
Schedule a Scouts 60-minute self-defense class.
$5 per Scout (8 minimum).
Two Hour Intensive Public Group Class
In this valuable class, you will learn practical and powerful, yet simple to learn, self-defense techniques that can save your life. Whatever your age, fitness level, gender, strength, or size, the techniques learned will make you feel empowered, capable of defending and freeing yourself, and more aware of your surroundings and the unseen dangers in your environment. Public classes are offered quarterly at $25 per person.
What People Say About Our Self- Defense Classes
“I remember the first day I came to your [self-defense] class I was a shy, introverted girl, good at pretending confidence on the surface, but filled with self-esteem issues on the inside. I have always been this way, but your class has helped me immensely. You have taught me to be bold, not only on the outside, but to walk with confidence on the inside as well. Your joyful personality always lifted my spirits, no matter how terrible a day I had been having. I have enjoyed your class much more than I thought I would. I remember when my mother insisted I sign up for it, all I could think was I am never going to need this stuff but you have given me priceless information to keep myself safe, and I thank you for that.”
“Now that we are at the end of this class, I wish it was longer. I think this should be a required class because it is beneficial to every one to learn not to be a victim. It’s about learning how to avoid becoming a victim, how to exude confidence, and if you are attacked how to use your whole body to disable your attacker and get away from the situation. Over all I really enjoyed the class and you are such a fun, goofy teacher. I wish all teachers were like that. I will definitely recommend this class to others. And continue to practice what I learned.”
“It was not difficult to get excited each class because my instructor, Jamie Thornton White, was so enthusiastic about self-defense. I really enjoyed the class and found it very beneficial. I have been able to show others what I have learned from this class and help them feel the same confidence I do. The world really is dangerous at times and anyone can become a target at some point. It is so good to know that I can defend myself and possibly protect others from an attacker. I am thankful to Jamie for the time and effort she put into our class to help us feel safer.”
“I feel it has been a privilege to take this class, especially when it was taught by such a positive instructor. The class turned out to be fun, but the best thing about it is that I got the chance to learn things physically and mentally to better myself. As far as your training goes, I personally believe it couldn’t be any better. You provided the class with several devastating attacks and moved up to some grappling techniques; from there we learned defense moves and reversals. You made sure everyone was on the same pace. Whether it took one on one training or group training. On top of all things, the class remained safe and no one got hurt. Overall, the class and the training was excellent. I feel a lot more confident about myself. I feel this is because I had you as a teacher. Each day you came in the class with a good mood and a smile to make everyone feel comfortable. I also think you provided the proper training in any situation that I can get into. Thank you for the excellent training. It was a good experience and has been a pleasure.”
“Since I started this class, I have learned many useful techniques that could someday save my life. In addition to learning many different techniques, my confidence level has also risen to a new high. The moves I was taught are very effective and do not require a great deal of force. This is important, because it is reassuring to know techniques that would be just as effective on someone your own size, or someone twice your size. I really enjoyed taking self-defense class. The techniques I learned and knowledge I gained will most definately be beneficial to me in the future. I now plan on furthering my knowledge by practicing Tae Kwon Do. Thank you for the wonderful class.”
Take the First Step Now to Protect Yourself
Get your free Guest Pass to try out one of our ongoing Martial Arts classes.
What you learn might just save your life one day.
Scout self defense class
As an outreach to our community, we offer group classes for Scout troups of all ages. Each class is tailored to the age group and developmental level of the participants.
The cost is $5.00 per child for a 60-90 minute class. Request information below or text (636) 541-2355 to schedule your troop!
