It was his first year teaching this class at germanna and he did an amazing .

The class was great!!! Mr. Santillo was knowledgeable with the subject (Self Defense). I would take another class with Mr. Santillo, he was approachable and sincere with he teaching.

This class is great! Mr. Santillo helped me as well as other students to learn self-defense without making it confusing. The class was fun and it can he helpful. If he instructed a Self-defense II class, I would take it.

Awesome Instructor! Got a great workout & he makes class fun!

Very helpful, laid back, makes learning self defense fun. Lets you beat him up for praticals/testing lol

Dan is awesome. It helps when teachers actually care about what they are teaching, and you can tell he does. He is very laid back and makes you work hard. He lets you apply what you learn for real on him for the practical application parts of the class. Highly Recommended!

Daniel is a very laid back Instructor easy going and yet serious about his job and teaching his students,his patients is a virtue toward all he teaches .I would highly recommend him in the future .

I think Mr Santillo is a very skilled teacher and i would recommend him in the future to anyone who has the desire to learn self defensive training

Really enjoyed Mr. Santillo! He was straight forward and easy to understand concerning the techniques and laws of self-defense. He was very serious about our class time, yet at the same time allowed students to joke and have fun. Just appear, do your best, and you'll pass. This was by far the best class that I've taken thus far! Highly recommend!

Thorough. Effective. Takes the time to really help and break down anything you don't understand. Very fun class, and a fair grader. Makes your earn it.

He is a master at his craft and his self defense class is great.

Dan Santillo is a great instructor. You can tell he knows his stuff and is truly passionate about what he teaches. The class is easy if you pay attention but be ready to sweat because you will be staying active constantly in this class. I would recommend this class to anyone who truly wants to learn self-defense. I learned more than I expected.

Dan santillo is by far my favorite professor EVER. He makes sure we all know our stuff and successfully pass his exam. Hes very funny and laid back, too. I hope I have him as a teacher again. I would definitely recommend him to anyone at germanna community college.

He is a good teacher. He makes the class enjoyable and clear. All he asks is for you show up and try your best. And even when you seem to be having an "off day" he will try to motivate you.

The Instructor is awesome! I would definitely recommend this class for people who are not sure about which class to take for P.E. credits.

Easy and fun class. In addition to learning great self-defense skills, you are getting an awesome work out. I enjoyed this class so much!

Our instructor was super helpful and worked with everybody on a one on one basis so that everybody was able to get the different concepts. Good for reviewing and would help push you to become better at the different self-defense skills.

Very well spoken and easy to learn from cause the way he teaches

This was one of the best classes that I have taken at Germanna. I learned so much and increased my self confidence as well. The instructor was very helpful and I would recommend it to anyone!

Mr. Santillo is very patient, if you don't understand something he will take the time to teach it to you until you get it.

The class was harder then I expected but I learned a lot of techniques that I did not know before taking this course. I think this course was very helpful especially in today's world.

He is a great, funny and smart professor. I have never had so much fun in any class. I really enjoyed the class. He is very helpful in showing what we do wrong, and how to properly do it. It was also very helpful that he discussed the laws and possible ramifications. I wish that there were a second part to it. I would highly recommend this class.

Was like gym versus a self-defense class.

Overall good class, but you must participate and be in class to pass. Santillo is very helpful and will make you work for your grade. I would take him again, very informative on real life scenarios.

He did a good job, but be weary; it is a bit more regime like than skill like. Skills are used often though.

Fun professor and jokes around

Constantly gave us feedback.

Hands down best teacher! Very fun class.

Great class, exams are awesome, weird al songs are played most days. the only thing that would make this class better is nunchucks and a slurpee machine.

Professor Santillo is a very skilled martial artist and professor. If you want to learn much about self-defense while enjoying a class, I would highly recommend his class to you. Do come prepared and ready to participate.

I loved this class. It was very educational and fun at the same time.

Journal to write how you felt that day!

Great class! If I could take the course again, I definitely would! He makes sure the students learn the appropriate techniques and allows time for practice before the exam. If you are struggling with getting a concept down he is open to showing the steps as many times as needed. Class requires a light warm up so expect lots of jumping jacks.

This was a really great class! His lectures were to the point and not boring. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. You have to work hard but it is a very fun and interesting class! Take the class with Mr. Santillo, you will not regret it!

Amazing teacher , this class will bring you out of your comfort zone

This is a great class. You actually get to learn moves that you might need in the future. It also isn't a hard class; you show up and try your best. If you take this class, you won't be disappointed. Though, if you take this class, you will end up hating a certain song, but nonetheless, it's a fun class. 10/10 recommendation.

The class will bring you outside of your comfort zone, especially on test day; however, it was a fun and interesting class! There wasn't much homework involved, but you do have to participate!

He is a decent teacher. Talks to his students like they are people, and not just a paycheck. Has a uh... very different sense of humor, but it works for him. Very willing to try and help you understand the material, because he understands that what he teaches could possibly save a life.

Really fun class. you have to be in class to learn or else you will be lost.

he's awesome and his exams are the best. More exam would make this class more fun

Thought he was a she. Thought it was going to be super slow paced. But in the end it was really fun, but be prepared to hit strangers it's more awkward than you think.

Great class, I learned alot and had fun. The only con is that he plays the one flower song too much.

In order to enjoy the class you need to want to put forth physical effort. However, ask a question if you want a break. He can talk forever.

Great instructor. Cares about students. Easy grader. Teaches relevant information and teaches laws. Would take again.

Very much enjoyed taking this class. I feel a lot more at ease with leaving my job at 3 in the morning (being a female) and knowing i can protect myself if someone tries to hurt or attack me. This teacher has an odd taste in music but the classes were always engaging and i would recommend taking this class; male or female.

Good exercise and you learn something that just might save your hide one day.

Great instructor, explains everything very concisely and will not hesitate to go into detail to help make sure everyone is on the same page. Participates during class instead of simply watching and fills in when someone does not have a practice partner. Overall a great class and instructor but be prepared to apply yourself and not slack off.

His classes are good, but it's a phsyical class so if you don't show up it'll be hard. My only complaint is that his music choice for work outs drives me nuts.

He's really funny and goes into detail to help you understand a certain move. He will push you but also understand that a 100lb girl is not gonna react the same as a 250lb man. It's a very physical class and may even be used in the real world if you get attacked. A very good class i would definitely recommend it. Weird music choices though

Mr. Santillo's class is an easy A. You only need to show up and demonstrate to him that you are really trying. His class is very physical and involves a lot of personal space. His idea of "inspiring, exercise music" is very unique and hilarious. The only bad thing about the class is that the journals are a total buzzkill.

I think self defense is important for everyone to learn. I was very excited to take this class. Mr. Santillo was a great instructor. He gave everyone feedback to ensure we were all successful.

I absolutely loved this class! At first was a little awkward, but after we all started to get to know each other, and the class became way easier. At first I only took this class to keep my minimum credits to be a full-time student, but now I feel like I can defend myself if attacked. If given the chance defiantly take this class!

He was a great teacher and always had the class smiling with educational yet funny videos, "unique" music, and always cracked a joke. He is very motivational and will help any student succeed. Awesome teacher!

Mr. Santillo is a great teacher and person all around. He's easy to talk to, always willing to help, and genuinely cares about his students. Things may get a little uncomfortable towards the end when you have to learn tactics that pertain to being in someone else's personal bubble, but it's not a big deal. Took this for PE cred & love the knowledge

Professor Santillo is great! Cool guy with tons of knowledge and experience. He was just as excited to teach as I was to learn. That made it easy for me.

Great teacher. Practice at home, and listen to what he says. If you have trouble he'll definitely help you.

He's a great guy, teacher and always looks out for his students.

Best self-defense class I could hope for - everything else will be held up against it. Excellent job teaching some effective techniques that can be used in any fight. It is an easy A as long as you try your best, and who wouldn't want to do their best when they are about to get punched by someone bigger than you, wearing sparring gear...?

He has a large background in martial arts.

He knows the material very well. He is always watching you, and provides feedback right away to improve techniques. He has the answer to almost every scenario that you can think of, and gives you advice on how to handle it. Overall, this class is a must take, it's fun and important. Take it!

I absolutely recommend this class for anyone who wants to know Self-Defense. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am really glad I took it. The professor, Coach Santillo has a great teaching style that keeps you engaged and wanting to learn more. His lectures and demonstrations of Self-Defense are great and interesting. Every class was fun!

His class was very helpful and informational. He was trained in the same martial art i was trained in and he understood how to break some of those bad habits that I had from my time in martial arts. He is a great instructor and he is quite funny. There is a specific song that you will learn to hate.

Coach Dan is awesome! Very personable but respectful and really knows what he's doing with many years of experience and training under his belt. I would definitely recommend this class to my friends. It's fun and gets you off your butt. You walk out feeling a lot more confident and aware of your surroundings. Totally worth it!

you will leave the class with exactly what you were hoping to get from it, and a good deal more. The instructor is well learned in what he teaches, and knows how to impart it in a way that is easy to understand. He will also give you a new outlook on music.

Great instructor, very knowledgeable in the subject material. Good taste in music, although there is one particular song that you will learn to either love or hate... Highly recommended.

Coach was the most amazing Professor I have had. He made every class fun and entertaining in his own way. Also, it is an easy course to pass; show up, do the exams, write in your journal, and you pass. The only difficult thing about this course are the exams in my opinion because he "attacks" you and you must defend him. It can be scary but fun.

Santillo has a great sense of humor! Great instructor and a great class. I learned a lot. He'll tell great stories that go with the lesson of the week. There was not a textbook to use for this class.

I enjoyed this professor, he was really nice and funny. He taught us well and made it fun while doing so!

Great teacher, edgy jokes, good music, what more can you ask for?

It's something different than your normal classes, a good different, for exams you actually defend yourself against him and it's not everyday you can defend yourself against a teacher!

He's an amazing teacher! If you have the opportunity definitely take one of his classes!!! You should show up and pay attention and not just laugh around and talk about the hot boys in your class the whole time like I did It was a very fun class!! I definitely recommend him as a professor and also the class in general!

This class is super fun! He teaches everything so perfectly and he makes the class fun. There is never a dull moment in this class! Its a great class to take and as long as you do the work, you'll pass. I have made great friends and you get to look at the hot boys that take the class as well

Epic class, Be ready for a workout. Really great teacher, He really loves teaching this class.

In the class you need to participate every single day. If you are looking for a fun class this is it. He has great jokes and will also help you out with any problem you have

Dan is an awesome work out teacher!!! He is definitely a big help with everything he teaches. I definitely recommend this class.

Self-Defense course. You will work hard, physically, but you'd be hard pressed to get below a 95. Show up and get credit. 3 physical exams throughout the semester, he attacks you in protective gear, and you defend yourself. Not nearly as hard as it sounds.

He's good.

Daniel is an awesome instructor! He has no issue working with anyone who has trouble in the class and will take the time to make arrangements to make it work best for you. The partner swapping is literally the only thing that bothers many students in the class, but once you get passed the second time, you'll essentially know everyone pretty well!

Dan is great, he is a really cool guy with plenty of anecdotes. Honestly this class is a lot of fun, definitely my favorite since I started at Germanna two years ago. You will love his music choice especially for the cool down exercises.

Wonderful class and fun workouts. If you are goofy or fun loving you will like his taste in music. I would defiantly take his class again. He is helpful and always knows how to slow something down so you can understand it. P.S get really used to listing to "Flower" by Moby.

Coach is a really good person, his teaching strategy is different in an interesting way. He always appreciate everyone's efforts and encourage them to do more. Great Coach!

Coach is a great instructor. He's funny and also very helpful. He's also very understanding and accommodating. Class is very easy and it's also 2 credits! Plus, you get to learn how to defend yourself! Highly recommend.

It was a good class I leaned a lot the music choice was odd though

Great teacher just don't miss any days

This is the best professor I've had do far. Class is very fun and people who take it will learn many new things. Don't miss class and you'll be fine.