Meet The Instructor
Don Witt has taught violence prevention programs for individuals, schools, staff in-service programs, churches, scout groups, and other civic organizations. He has assisted in programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Slippery Rock University, and Ursinus College.
He is a certified instructor for the radKids program (Resisting Aggression Defensively), the radWomen program (Rape Aggression Defense), and the S.A.F.E. program. He has studied close quarters combat with John Kary, founder of American Combatives, Damian Ross, founder of the Self Defense Company, and is involved in programs to combat Active Shooters in the schools, churches, and workplace.
Don trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at High Ground in Delmont, PA. under Sensei Tommy Costa.
Don graduated from IUP and taught in the Connellsville Area School District for 30+ years. He lives in Connellsville with his wife Lynda. They have 2 adult sons, Jeffrey and Eric.
WD Philosophy
The number one rule is SAFETY. My training site is one where the participants should look forward to the learning experience, help, and encourage each other in an ego-free environment.
Although violence prevention, bullying, and self defense are serious in nature, we are here to learn in a co-operative, non-competitive atmosphere. No one should feel embarrassed or intimidated. We are NOT here to prove that we are tougher or better than others that are training. When we play the role of the ‘bad guy’, our job is to help our partner learn the techniques and succeed.