About SIMS

The Science of Integrated Martial Systems was founded by Sensei Derek Stewart and Mr. Gary Meek II.  By combining nearly 40 years of martial arts experience, they created a self-defense program designed for street use.  The areas of training consist of, but are not limited to, studies in Jiu-jitsu, Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Grappling, Kickboxing, Taekwon-Do, Boxing, Kali, and Kihido Karate.

The 5 Phases of S.I.M.S.

1. Awareness of Self
2. The Goals of SIMS

a. Understanding of Combat and recognizing the purpose of the assailant or conflict.
b. To build character values recognized in Kihido Karate/Taekwon-Do and portray those in everyday life.
c. To create a formula capable of working with any variables (arts, styles, systems, techniques) you substitute.

3. The 5 elements of SIMS
4. The Adaptation of SIMS
5. The Application of SIMS

The 5 Elements of S.I.M.S.

1. Stand Up Fighting
2. Ground Fighting
3. Modern Weapon
4. Multiple Attackers
5. Streetology

Biography of Sensei Derek Stewart:

Sensei Derek Stewart has been studying martial arts for nearly 20 years; his studies include Classical Jujitsu, Small Circle, and Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu, Kihido Karate, Okinawan Kempo Karate, Kali, Muay Thai, Western Boxing, ground fighting, and the Unified Fighting Systems. Sensei Derek Stewarts holds Black Belt Rankings in Kihido Karate, Modern Jujitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu, and is a Certified Instructor of the Unified Fighting Systems.  Sensei Derek Stewart is the Co-Founder of S.I.M.S. (Science of Integrated Martial Systems) and owner/instructor of S.I.M.S. Martial Arts Academy in Bellevue, NE.

Sensei Derek Stewart

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