Fourth year training at Dogo. Personalized and structured training, motivating and family oriented…read more Fully equipped for technical and strength training. Thank you Gustavo and Dogo team for the continuous encouragement and learning!! I appreciate everything.

This is coming from someone who had been training muay thai, boxing, krav maga, and jiu jitsu at…read moremultiple gyms around the bay, DOGO is absolutely fantastic. Gustavo is very knowledgeable and knows what he's doing. If you are looking to learn basic or more advanced self defense skills, this is the best gym for you. You really get what you put in with these classes, but you are guaranteed to come out stronger and more prepared. I absolutely recommend DOGO, and refer all my friends here all the time! I love this place and the people who teach and go here. It's a family, not just a gym. No intimidation, no judgement, just support and good vibes. Join now, you won't regret it, trust me.

Amazing teaching, Diana goes over every details and really encourages you to get into the moment…read morewhich is so important. She's a great instructor!!!

From the owner: Empow-HER is not just a self-defense class; it's an empowering experience where you become the hero…read moreof your story. Led by a remarkable woman—a mother of two, a seasoned law enforcement professional, and a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner—this unique women's self-defense seminar series is designed to make you feel confident, prepared, and empowered. Join us quarterly on Sundays from 11-1 PM for our two-hour sessions. Delve into various scenarios and what-if situations in a supportive environment. Practice with fellow women for technique and repetition, and yes, there's even an option to practice on a man. This dual approach ensures you refine your skills and learn to apply techniques effectively against a stronger opponent using leverage and perseverance. Empow-HER is a women's program rooted in the principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're facing hair grabs or being pinned by an assailant, we've got you covered. No prior experience required—jump in at any time! Unlike other self-defense systems relying on strength and speed, Empow-HER emphasizes leverage, technique, and timing. This means everyone can effectively apply these techniques against larger opponents regardless of age or athletic ability. If you're hesitant due to concerns about injury or embarrassment, Empow-HER is tailored for you. Give it a shot, especially if past experiences elsewhere have left you wary. Join us for a friendly and empowering journey!

Michael is truly amazing and very talented. He cares about the students and puts a lot of effort…read moreand time into the training. Can't recommend him enough!

Split Fire Training is all you need for your firearms training in eastbay area. Great instructor,…read moreeasy to communicate with and set up training. Mike is very knowledgeable and patient.

Empowering, Confidence Builder from an Experienced Professional!…read more We had a great private self-defense session with my high-school age daughter and John at our house. My hope is she will never need to leverage the techniques John taught her, but now she has the tools to defend herself if/when necessary. John's approach is very effective. He brings the right tools to train on self-defense and understands how to communicate to the student - including providing relevant stories and examples to make it relatable. Every young woman should go through a course like this: - Situational awareness: How to avoid being in a bad situation (when you are alone, when you are with a male 'friend' who has different intentions, or when you are with friends at 'gatherings' with 'beverages'). - Self-defense: How to defend yourself from an 'friendly' who is aggressive or a true aggressor (how to get out of 'uncomfortable' situations, how to get out of common physical 'holds', and how to fight back). I highly recommend and we will be back for a refresher before my daughter goes off to college.

My son is really enjoying to learn taekwondo with defense pro. The values and the method John is…read moretransmitting to the kids reach the goal.

I just attended Michelle's self defense seminar for women. This is something that should be taught…read morein every school and to every girl and woman. We went through some nitty gritty moves as far as strikes and escapes from common holds. No fancy footwork, just real-world applications. We got to practice with a real-life person pretending to attack us, and that is invaluable, especially if you've never experienced what it's actually like to be grabbed. A single self defense class isn't going to make anybody a pro. Beginners (including myself) will still feel a bit awkward and befuddled with what we learned. And without repetition and lots of practice, we'll likely forget some of the moves. But at the very core of the principals taught by Michelle is that we women need to remember to use our voice when we feel threatened. So many of us are too timid to be loud, we don't want to make a scene, we're apologetic. Well, we get a lot of practice in this seminar on speaking out! And that in itself is very empowering. I hope Michelle offers follow-up classes. Her seminar isn't just about learning the moves, it's about learning to be confident in our space. And that's something I want to continue practicing.

This is a phenomenal self defense class for women! Coach Michelle helps women/girls to feel…read moreempowered by showing us strategies we can use in the event of an assault. This includes hands on practice in a safe environment. I highly recommend this course to all women of any age.

love this place! the instructors are all so friendly and helpful. I initially came with my…read moreboyfriend because he wanted to try muay thai and i wanted to do the fitness classes and now he wants to do fitness and I want to do more fighting haha. Just got the membership for fitness classes and it is VERY worth it :)

I started taking the Krav Maga classes because I could take a class at the same time my 10-year-old…read moreson was taking the kid's Krav class. It allowed me to get an extra hour of a workout in during the week and now I'm hooked! Krav is a real world self-defense that makes me feel strong and prepares me for real life situations. ASD also offers many other classes and so many talented instructors! Coach Shayne has been a big influence on myself and my husband. He continues to help us learn proper fighting techniques. Andrea is an awesome coach who continues to amaze us! Amit, Troy, Chris, Sergey, Marziya, and Jason have all taught me so much in Krav. Ilya's Hyrox and Fighter Flow classes are fun and a great workout! He also has a cook book that explains easy and healthy recipes! Manny's Boot Camp/kickboxing classes are always intense and will leave you sore. James' DEKA class was creative, hard and definitely worth a try! My son has enjoyed the Kids Krav classes....thank you James, Andrea, Anh and Marziya for teaching the big group of kids! I love watching him come home and practice and share what he learned. We often compare what we are all doing in class during the week. I can't forget Neal, the owner! And Carrie at the front desk! They always make us feel welcome and at home! I joined the Locked In For Summer Challenge that they organized at ASD. It has helped me stay focused on my nutrition and fitness goals. And has helped me meet some new friends! Overall, ASD is a super special place. I'm so glad my family found it and I'd recommend it to anyone interested!

Master Barrios is an amazing instructor! The way he connects with and teaches all of his…read morestudents--both encouraging them and holding the line--is what makes him a very one-of-a-kind martial arts instructor. In addition, the way he bridges the philosophy and tenets of taekwondo to real application in every day life forms and develops all of his students not just physically, but also intellectually, emotionally, and socially. His holistic leadership and his ability to create a welcoming community is why my two kids and I willingly and gratefully choose to be part of his dojang! I would recommend any family to visit and enroll in Evolution Martial Arts Center!

This place is a great learning environment for our children. Master Barrios is a great motivator,…read morehas a lot of patience and encourages his students to achieve. We highly recommend this place.

I used Threat Scenarios for my initial and a renewal. Great staff and very knowledgeable. I would…read morehighly recommend their courses above any other others in the area. By far, they are the safest. I have done renewals at other services and did not feel safe at times. I never felt this way with Threat Scenarios. I had multiple schedule conflict and was not able to make any of their renewal courses. Brian scheduled me with Ang on a private renewal and this worked out great with my schedule.

Most excellent courses. I have taken many of these courses for years now and am still always…read morerecommending these guys. You will always learn more each time not matter your level. If you want to become more proficient, sign up for one of their courses.