I was hooked on Sam’s system from the first day!  As a professional athlete, I love a challenge and INPAX® delivered from day one.  While taking the multiple INPAX® levels, I was able to develop some awesome skills.  Not only did the lessons help my physical strength, conditioning and endurance, I gained an inner confidence and greater feeling of self assurance.  Sam and his group have a special way of relating to young and old, and getting the most out of that person.  Sam is one of the best teachers I have been around, and he has passed that down to his other instructors as well.  I have learned so much, I even enjoy teaching my friends some of the awesome things I’ve have picked up…actually, I just like beating them up.  The point is that INPAX® can make anyone feel more confident about themselves and their ability to protect themselves.  When the time is needed to defend yourself you will, and if not, at least you know you can!
~Kris Benson (Pitcher, Major League Baseball)

I had taken Karate for ten years. I even competed, but after six months away from it, I had forgotten most of what I had learned. It's strange that a discipline that had taken years to master, lost its practicality for me in life, when I wasn't doing it all the time.
With INPAX®, after a few classes I knew enough to use. Not for combat, but for personal protection. For everyday life.

My wife takes it too. She enjoys learning the defense aspects, and the benefits of having an hour of exercise to go along with it. I like that she's learning what she needs to know to take care of herself.
-Scott Berkey (Owner, Scott Advertising)

I was looking for a different form of exercise. I had worked out with a personal trainer and I know the benefits of one-on-one training. I also knew how important knowing some self-defense would be. What I didn't realize were all of the different levels of learning that would be involved, or the sense of awareness that would come with it. It's definitely physical, but it also involves a mental challenge, which you don't usually get with a regular workout. Sam has a way of engaging you to push yourself harder than you think you can.

Recently, I was hiking alone and realized how in tune to my surroundings I'd become. I loved the sense of self-confidence I had. Instead of bowing to intimidation, I felt a sense of entitlement that I could be out there alone and that if danger was around, I'd know what to do.
-Lynn Sherwood (Owner, Sherwood Marketing)

When I was younger, I took some martial arts classes. INPAX® is much more practical, real-life stuff for real people. Real-life self defense that works.

It's a really good workout, plus, you know you'll be able to handle yourself on the street. Sam is an excellent teacher.
-Dev Chandra (University of Pittsburgh, Genetic Engineer)

I'm athletic and like to combine efforts to get the most out of my workouts. I've done kickboxing, and would say that INPAX® requires more skill, but skill that the training provides you with.

INPAX® combines two levels of self improvement. Physical training AND defensive training. It's given me more confidence. Before INPAX®, I wouldn't have been prepared to defend myself if I needed to. I feel empowered with the training to know what to do if I'm ever in a bad situation.

I work with professional athletes who recommended INPAX® training to me, and I've seen the difference the training has made. Most professional and elite athletes tend to cross-train to get a higher level of conditioning. They are always seeking ways to take their strength to a different level. INPAX® accomplishes this.
-Julee Miller (Business Owner)

I became interested in this form of training because I wanted to develop a sense of confidence in knowing how to handle unexpected situations. I toyed with martial arts but found that you need to be in excellent shape and rely on the skill that requires years of training.

INPAX® allows you to rely on the structure of your body in relation to the structure of the bad guy's body, which is much more practical. This is what I was looking for. A way to handle physical confrontation, should I encounter it.

I travel a great deal, and now have a confidence and a natural sense of adventurism. INPAX® is a system of personal security that enables you to know how to handle any situation, and it's a fun way to engage in conditioning.
-George Borowsky (Owner, Insight-3)

After watching it on TV, I wanted to become the ultimate fighting champion. I went to a couple of places, and while they taught me karate chops, they didn't teach me how to fight.

I'm a little guy with a big mouth and sometimes it gets me into trouble. My brother isn't always there to bail me out, and let's face it… every guy fears getting his ass kicked in front of his wife and family. So I needed to know how to defend myself.
It's certainly more satisfying than lifting weights or jogging. There's a point to it. You see the skills develop. It's emotionally satisfying.
-Brian Long (Owner, Seubert & Associates)

I had taken Judo and Tai Kwan do before. It was a good workout, but impractical. I was talking to a top trainer in Pittsburgh and told him that I was looking for a self-defense/ offense course. He'd been training with INPAX® and recommended it.

I took the initial class with a 90 pound girl. At one point she gave me a knee spear and I fell 20 feet into a chair. At that point, I was sold.

In six months, I have utter confidence that I'm ready for any situation. I have a confident mindset, awareness and a readiness to deal with any situation.

It's for smart, intelligent men and women who want more from a workout than just sweating. INPAX® offers you something you can take home with you. I'm absolutely addicted. I go to all three locations.
-Rich Elias (President, Elias Industries)

I like about INPAX® is the practicality. Taking the courses and then being able to handle myself in public.

I also like the exercise. I've put on extra weight over the last couple of years and I wanted to get it off. This is a form of exercise that helps me to do it. It's helping me with fitness and has inspired me to work on my diet.

It's also given me confidence in myself, in terms of how I would handle a tough situation. I now know how to defend myself if someone comes after me.
-David Girdany (Orthopedic Surgeon)

I was looking for someone to teach me how to box and found out that there are not a lot of people out there who know how to do that.

What I discovered with INPAX® is that it's a tremendous workout. I still go to the gym every day, but this is a very different workout than lifting weights or doing the treadmill. It complements my workouts.

I also like that it's getting harder as I progress. I figured I'd go for six months, but now it's a habit. I drive 70 miles each way for this training. It's that good.
-Frank DeFlavio (Orthopedic Product Sales Specialist)

I've been interested in defensive training since September 11th. I just didn't like not knowing what to do if I found myself in a bad situation.

It's fantastic. I'm learning how to defend myself, plus the boxing aspect is great. It has made an impact on my daily life.

I was at Le Pommier last summer, sitting in a suit and tie having a drink when a bunch of loud, obnoxious kids walked by. I began to think that if I had to, I could take all four of them. I realized that if the situation warranted it, I could defend myself.

So now, I have INPAX® training on Wednesday mornings and ballroom dancing on Wednesday nights.
-Joe Nocito (Chairman Robert Morris University, Business Owner)

I'm always looking for something new and different to add to my workouts. INPAX® was a perfect choice for me, because I was leaving the country for vacation. Just two girls out on our own in a foreign land, and I thought I needed something in my pocket for safety.
INPAX® is much more structured and aerobic than I had been expecting, and now, if I'm walking down the street anywhere, and get into a situation, I think I'd know what to do.
-Linda Ruckert (Owner, Linda's Imprinted Products)

I've had a curiosity about martial arts since I was a teen. I took Tai Kwan Do for two years and INPAX® is much more practical. The value is much greater than any other martial arts program I've seen. You can spend two  years doing martial arts, or you can spend six months and get a better program and skills for personal security.

I consider myself fairly athletic, but as you get older you fall into sedentary jobs, the old sports injuries come back and you lose that physical ability that used to come so easily. But with INPAX®, my confidence level has been built back up. If I see a guy who is 225 lbs, I know what I would have to do to defend myself.
-Kieran Diorio ( Employee Benefits Consultant)

Kirk, who is 15, absolutely loves INPAX®. It's great for his self-esteem, and he's definitely more confident. He has no worries about getting jumped. He was in one fight at school with a kid twice his size. He ended it real quick, and is now a legend.
INPAX® is something that is not only great for children, but for women, too. Every woman should know how to diffuse a situation. So that if something does happen, she has the confidence to know what to do.
-Jeff Bummer- (about his son, Kirk)

I saw the classes going on at my gym and thought it might be something Nick would be interested in. He was already an outgoing kid, but I've noticed that he has more confidence now. He loves INPAX®, and he looks forward to it every week.

I like that it is individualized and that the style is much more practical than other types of training. One time at school, another kid picked on him at lunchtime. Nick did a move on him and this kid has never bothered him since.
-Joel Clinton- (about his son, Nick)

My son Matt is a small guy and very shy. The INPAX® training has definitely made him more confident. He loves it.

Normally, I have to push him out the door, but with his INPAX® training, he's very enthusiastic and anxious to go. I like that Sam took the time to know Matt's personality and train him accordingly.
I don't want Matt to resort to fighting, but I'm glad to know he can defend himself if he's picked on.
-Colleen O'Toole (about her son, Matt)

Gavin plays baseball and has taken other lessons before, including Tai Kwan Do for a year. But INPAX® isn't a bunch of motions, it's real-life moves. It's more like hand-to-hand combat and maneuvers to avoid fights and protect yourself.

He absolutely looks forward to it, and I'm extremely relieved knowing that if he's in a situation when I'm not there to protect him, that he'll be able to protect himself.
-George Lachesky- (about his son, Gavin)

Sam is a knowledgeable and motivating trainer. He is great at explaining new and challenging moves, and has the patience to work with you until you get it right. After training with Sam for just six months, my confidence in my ability to protect myself has greatly improved. That confidence also translates into increased confidence in all areas of my life.
-Jennifer Minnich (Attorney)

I would highly recommend INPAX® personal security training. It was effective in boosting my confidence in my ability to defend myself. Not only that but the one-on-one classes were fun, instilled a greater sense of awareness of the need for defense, and taught memorable and easy to use techniques.
-Nadia (Student)

I mark two distinct stages in my adult life - before and after INPAX®.  The system Sam has developed provided me with the tools to handle any physical confrontation on my terms.  I am not just paying lip service - this program will change your life.
- Mark Devich (Executive)

I recently received a gift certificate for INPAX® training. It included one session of training for myself and a guest. I decided that I would bring my 10 year old daughter so that she, too, could be introduced to some basic techniques in personal defense. The training was fantastic! After our brief introduction, I was so impressed that I enrolled my daughter and myself for the first Tier of instruction. 

Sam and his staff are excellent instructors. This starts with having a comprehensive understanding of human physiology and the techniques that they teach. What makes them unique is how they package and communicate what they know so that anyone can absorb and retain what they learn. I have seen my daughter's confidence improve after only a few sessions and we both really look forward to going to our training.
INPAX® works!
-Julie Hayden- (Employee Benefits Manager, wife and mother of 2)

After spending the last year abroad and planning to spend the next year abroad I realized I was missing one essential element. I realized that I had no knowledge of what to do were I to come under personal assault. I've been taught to yell "Stop", "No", "Help" even "Fire", however these words would do little to deter an attacker who can't understand them. I had no self-defense experience, and recent weapons restrictions have made things such as mace impossible to carry, even in day-to-day life. I saw a poster for the INPAX® personal security training and researched it further on the website. Liking what I saw I decided to register for a class. The only problem was I was returning abroad in two weeks.  1 needed some training, and fast.

The first class I took was entitled PROACT (Protection and Control Tactics). I left this class feeling a sense of confidence I had never known before. I was taught first how to recognize a potentially dangerous situation, and how to react in a non-threatening way, hopefully resolving the circumstances before they have a chance to elevate. The simple hands on teaching style allowed me to practice what I had learned provided a situation did become elevated and physical reaction was necessary. Through repetition and examples I learned how to defend myself and escape an assault

Finding the PROACT class extremely beneficial I decided to follow up with the REACT (Response and Control Tactics) class. 1 was lead through a series of potential and real life attack situations. These were especially beneficial to me as a woman because they showed me how to defend and escape an attacker much larger than myself, even if he had managed to wrestle me to the ground, a terrifying potential experience for any woman.

PROACT and REACT were straightforward in addressing the potential situations any woman might find herself in. An explanation of the psychology of the attacker and the normal psychology of a victim allowed me to recognize what I would have done before the training and what I would do differently now. I was also taught methods of practicing the maneuvers, so I would be able to maintain the level of confidence I now feel.

I would recommend the INPAX® personal security training to anyone, and I can say with confidence that the experience I had with INPAX® greatly benefited me as a woman. I know that no matter where my travels take me in the end every city has the potential to pose a threat and I now have the tools within myself to identify a situation and rapidly respond to keep myself safe.
-Alicia Reuter (Student)

When I received these lessons as a present from Jim, I was skeptical. Why would I need these? Where do I go that's dangerous? Over a year into our training, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn such important self-defense tactics. I am confident that I could defend myself in many potential scenarios. Our lessons provide unique cross training and are a fun workout that we look forward to participating in together.
-Denise Shearer (Physicians Assistant)

I truly felt compelled to write to you and let you know how much I am enjoying my training. I am so surprised that just one hour a week sessions are so rewarding. After trying many different styles of defense training, I am happy to have found INPAX®. It is such an effective style of personal security. I have a good time and get a great workout. More importantly, I feel I am learning valuable life-saving tools for my safety. I am much more confident when I am at work, and also in my personal life. Thank you for giving me a chance to tell you. I look forward to my training in my future.
-Chrissy Knupp (Owner, The Body Wellness Group)

I noticed that I was no longer getting enough out of my regular workouts at the local gym, finding it more difficult to stay focused and motivated.   I began working with Sam and INPAX® and soon found that I was better able to focus, and felt more confident and in charge of my life, both personally and professionally.  The biggest misunderstanding I see with what Sam and his team are offering is that people think you have to be in great shape, young, and be a martial arts fanatic.  It’s really about learning to use your mind and body to feel in control of your surroundings and having the ability to protect yourself and the people you care about.  I run an integrative medicine practice in Shadyside and recommend INPAX® to my colleagues and patients.  It has made all the difference for me.”
-Thomas Ost, Lac, MA

During the fall of 2005, INPAX® presented a program at Hampton Middle School.  This program was held during our annual Teen Night Out.  This evening is free and includes workshops for all of the middle school students concerning healthy behaviors and good citizenship.  The INPAX® team introduced self defense strategies to approximately one hundred and twenty middle school girls.  The girls loved the program and many were talking about it the next school day.  Also, there were many accolades from our faculty, parents and community about the program that was offered that evening to our middle school girls.  Thanks INPAX®!!!
-Hampton Middle School

INPAX® is an amalgamation of many self-defense styles that are distilled into one highly effective program by a well trained team of instructors.  I love it!
-Jim Diperna, DMD

Sam is a fantastic instructor!  The INPAX® System is extremely well organized and easy to learn and apply.  The confidence that I have gained from INPAX® is empowering and extremely addictive.
-Richard Marhefka (Attorney at Law)

I just wanted to let you know that my ongoing INPAX® experience continues to exceed my expectations.  In addition to my regular cardio and weight training, I am "fight training" with Jhon and look forward to each session more than you know --talk about "stress relief."  Not only do I get the benefit of a great workout, but I like learning your system.  It's a practical education that I know I can put to task, if necessary, and can do so with a level of confidence that makes me feel good about myself.  

You might get a kick out of knowing that I almost had an occasion to use what I've learned in Denver this past Sunday --at the AFC Championship game.  As one of just a few Steelers fans in a sea of orange, I found myself managing the abuse (which I expected) quite a bit differently than I would have previously.  Fortunately, nothing happened, but I actually found myself going through my protocol!  The point is, I remained calm.

You're "on" to something of value, so I'm certain of your continued success. 
-Tom Finn (President, CombineMed)

INPAX®- A truly exciting and enjoyable way to build your arsenal of self-defense techniques and confidence.
-Dan Berti

When I turned 40 years old several years ago, I decided to finally pursue one of my life goals of truly learning a martial art or personal self-defense system. The problem that I encountered, however, was finding a martial arts program that fit my needs and lifestyle. As a busy working professional, I had many commitments and time constraints that impacted my ability to train. Having briefly studied a traditional martial art in high school, I knew that I didn’t want to spend years studying a traditional system, practicing katas and working my way up through the “belt” system. Rather, I was searching for a system that would teach me real world, pragmatic, readily applicable self-defense and fighting skills in the shortest amount of time possible. I have found that with INPAX®.

I am extremely pleased with the INPAX® system. The system is based on a core philosophy that integrates many aspects of self-defense into a holistic concept. Every technique can be used alone or in synergy with others. The training is challenging, but enjoyable. The classes are fast-paced, a great workout, and very time efficient. I feel that I take away something that I can use immediately from every class, and that my skills and confidence level are growing every week with INPAX®. Most importantly, Sam, and the staff are excellent instructors. They gain an in-depth understanding of each student’s unique abilities, and tailor the training accordingly. I highly recommend INPAX® for anyone who wants to learn how to defend him or herself.
-Jon McCauley