Beyond Self-Defense

Specialties

Mixed Martial arts, Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Tai/​chi, Chi/​Gong, Boxing for kids and Adults.

Adult and senior fitness Programs.

Personal and small group self defense and fitness.

History

Established in 1993.

Longest running martial arts in Wakefield, Mass.

Meet the Business Owner

Louis D.

Business Owner

Louis DiBiccari founder, owner and operator, of Beyond Self Defense, has trained and studied martial arts for over 50 years. He began at age 19 and has continued his study of the martial arts since that time. Beyond Self Defense is the longest running martial arts school in Wakefield. It has been in its current location since 1989.

Dibiccari Sensei considers himself a lifelong student and has studied under Sensei Patrick McCarthy, and Sensei Richard Kim; both who have been named Living Martial Arts Treasures. Our dojo (school) is now affiliated with Sensei McCarthy of the Koryu Uchinadi style of karate.

On September 8^th 2010, DiBiccari Sensei was recognized and awarded the rank of Shian 8^th degree black belt from Patrick McCarthy of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society. That title means that he is a master instructor. He has worked with all age groups from 3 to 93. Suffice to say he is a very versatile instructor. His desire to learn and