About Our Training and Instructors
No Rules Self-Defense for Adults, Kids, and Women
"Self-Defense" is just a phrase describing a goal. All martial arts offer some self-defense value. We teach using modern, proven, realistic martial arts including Krav Maga (the Israeli military system which is the core of our adult self-defense training curriculum). The class includes Brazilian JiuJitsu for groundwork, MMA and Boxing for training methods, and some traditional martial arts for their unique skills and philosophy: discipline, respect, honor, and humility. Parts of other martial arts are included too.
The self-defense training is moderately intense and includes weapons and multiple attackers, standing and on the ground.
You will be challenged, but learn in a safe appropriate way so you can go to work tomorrow feeling amazing! Your training will provide you with excellent self-defense skills so you can defend yourself and your loved ones.
This class is beginner friendly.
Women Only Self-Defense
Our women only self-defense classes are taught by a bilingual female instructor, Gloriela, and the owner, Dave. Both instructors have years of experience working with women from all backgrounds. The lessons are very similar to No Rules Self Defense as described above, but with emphasis on situations women are statistically more likely to find themselves in.
Kids Self-Defense
Our kids' self-defense classes are taught by Dave and Gloriela. Dave has a California Teaching Credential and years of experience as a professional educator. Gloriela has a natural gift for motivating the little ones. The lessons are based on No Rules Self-Defense as described above in a way that is age appropriate and focused on school issues such as bullying, stranger danger, etc. We encourage our families to communicate with us regularly to ensure the kids are successful in school, and build good character for success in life.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a practice that will help you remember to relax. The slow gentle movements are good for all sorts of health concerns and truly bring your mind, body, and spirit together. It is proven to improve your balance and is recommended by doctors for many reasons. Whether you're dealing with physical ailments, age related health issues, mental health challenges, or work related stress and anxiety, Tai Chi can help you. Also for the self-defense students, this helps you stay calm and smooth when you have to battle. Tai Chi is your balance.
About Our Instructors
Professional Bilingual Instructors David and Gloriela Woods
"We can't wait to meet you and help you reach your goals!"
Multiple Top Level Qualifications
Dave is an expert instructor in many martial arts styles but has a passion for helping people learn realistic, practical self-defense. Although his favorite martial arts styles might be Krav Maga, Brazilian JiuJistu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Kung Fu San Soo, and Tai Chi, he continues to train in various styles and works actively with law enforcement and other sources to ensure students get the best of the best for self-defense.
Tai Chi
When Dave first went to Shaolin in 2001, he had no intention to learn Tai Chi. It was simply a part of the daily routine which also included Qigong. At 5:00am, Dave woke up to a run and stretch followed by 30 minutes of Qigong and then 90 minutes of Tai Chi. This was repeated in the afternoon after 6 hours of extreme training in Shaolin Kung Fu. He realized that Tai Chi and Qigong were necessary elements of training to balance out the more intense and brutal training in Shaolin Kung Fu.