The Parker Self Defense team goes above and beyond!…read more I'm one of those who has always wanted to take martial arts and self defense classes, but had no idea where to start. There are so many options out there, and of course every instructor will tell you that They are the best one...I was referred to Parker Self Defense by a friend, and all it took was one class to get me hooked. They have three black belt instructors, which is great for providing different teaching styles. They all do an amazing job on tailoring the self defense techniques to each student, since not every student is the same. Every class is fun and full of positive energy! The instructors there have really created a safe, fun, and open minded learning environment. I've been taking their classes for seven months now, and still LOVE it! I highly recommend Parker Self Defense!!

From the owner: "Empowering others to have Courage, Compassion and Confidence."…read more Join us to learn the best Self Defense that Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga have to offer. We are a 501c3 Non-Profit serving others in our community. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Rachel Mahloch is one of a kind!…read more I love her approach to situational awareness, mindfulness, and women's self defense. It feels so empowering to take a class from someone who looks like me (petite female) and has been put in similar uncomfortable situations as a woman. I came out of class feeling incredibly empowered. To see the strength and power Rachel has is inspiring. I absolutely cannot wait to take more classes with Rachel. Also, the work she does in the community is so commendable. I hosted an event with her for the club at CU Boulder called CHAARG (which focuses on female empowerment and fitness), and we couldn't be happier with the workout and sequence of techniques she picked for us to learn. If you are on the fence, just go and see for yourself!! She is awesome.

Loved this self defense class with Rachel, she is such a gem and so empowering!! I left feeling…read moreconfident in my abilities and feeling like I have the base of tools I can use to help me out when situations may arise. I recommend taking class from her if you have the chance, it was amazing!

From wheelchair to the mats-…read more And despite my cognitive processing delays Professor Tony, Coaches Tanya, Don, Luci, and Anne have never treated me as "limited." They and the fellow students lead with incredible patience, walking me through techniques until the "dots connect" with no judgment. This community fosters a "keep showing up" mentality, helping me prove that physical and mental challenges don't have to stop you--they help you demonstrate what is possible.

Amazing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy! Friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. Super clean facilities. Incredible vibe from the students. Big shoutout to Jeff, Colleen, Marco, Marquis, Frances, Ethan, Ian, Tonya and of course Professor Tony! Much respect for allowing me to train and feel welcome. If I forget anyone by name, I apologize for forgetting your name. Just know you made the academy a great place to visit!

I have been training at Fusion Combat Krav Maga for little over 6 months now and I love it every…read moreminute of it. I always wanted to learn Krav Maga and after looking through few places I finally decided to join here. Jesse is incredible. Even when the classes are packed, he makes a point to personally check on everyone's technique. I am suprised to see how remembers everyone so well by name and that too on first day. He is knowledgeable and patient, but he knows when to push to get best out of the training. The workouts are challenging and I feel strong after each session. The lesson are catered to someone with years of experience or newbie like me. After working for many hours in office, I look forward to the classes and day gets better everytime I come here. I love training in here.

Started here a few months ago and it's truly been an amazing experience. It's important to find a…read moreplace who goes over the why's of fighting. It's safe and welcoming, especially as a female I came here solo and was comfortable on day 1.

Kru Rad and Jennifer have built an inviting, friendly, challenging academy that fosters not just…read moretechnique and confidence, but community and friendship. I've been coming for a year and the gym is always clean with positive energy from competitors, children and casual participants alike. I have trained at numerous academies in my life and I can say confidently that Kru Rad and the growing coaching staff are focused on skill development as well as that community vibe that keeps me coming back. For all of my advancement tests, I have fallen outside the scheduled testing period. There has never been an issue with scheduling a private test. It has allowed me to relax about preparation, going at my pace to ensure I am developing my skills. This community extends beyond the four walls of the gym. Frequent guest instructors from around the area and beyond come in to teach great seminars. If you're looking to start out, are returning from years away, or are looking for a competitive gym to get you ready for fights, you can't do better than RAD Muay Thai and BJJ.

My 1st year of Muay Thai has been met with new challenges & new successes. Aside from success in…read morethe ring, I've found a community & sense of belonging which is not to be taken for granted. Much thanx to my coaches and teammates at RAD Muay Thai. Your leadership & dedication is so inspiring.

Our son wanted to learn more about martial arts and we thought it would be a good idea at his age…read moreto develop some skills that would allow him to protect himself if needed as he continues to grow. We scouted around and stumbled across Premier Martial Arts over in the Southlands area while we are having Sushi at Bangkok Tokyo. We stopped in for a visit, watched some classes and met with the manager. It was all very impressive. Not only do they teach the physical aspects of martial arts but they really focus on the mental aspects such as respect, restraint, calmness of the mind, etc. We signed up before leaving. For the younger students they also teach respect for parents and elders. Our son now has a check list of things he has taken responsibility for such as cleaning his room, brushing his teeth, helping with chores and respecting his sister. Watching him learn the moves and develop mental focus over the past few months has been rewarding to us as parents. The teachers promote a positive atmosphere and keep the students motivated to work towards their next belt. Class times are very flexible for weekdays and weekends. Classes seem to be short and once they are over the next one begins. The repetitiveness of short and frequent classes seems to work better than a few long classes. They also provide many adult classes such as kick boxing, Jiu Jitsu, mixed martial arts. In this day we all need to have skills that will help us defend ourselves when the time comes. If you are considering martial arts for you or your children I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts.

My kids absolutely love PMA. Austin is an amazing teacher. He really gets the kids excited and…read moreengaged during class. Alejandro and Mike are great class helpers as well. The instruction covers multiple times of martial arts, and the Black Belt program includes weapons as well (escrima, bo staff, nunchucks). The class sign up is for 6 months for the basic program, or the full on Black Belt training program is 3 years. I highly recommend them to everyone that talks to me about kids' activities. It's been a great program for my kids.

If you are a woman considering a self defense class, or a man considering one for the woman in his…read morelife, skip this one and try RAD (Rape Awareness Defense). It costs only $20 for the basic course, compared to $350 for this one, and in RAD you will be trained by Male and Female police officers with on the street combat experience as a part of there job, rather than feminists who've never faced a determined attacker on the street in their lives. True, you won't get to fight a walking punching bag with a guaranteed win each time, knocking over a carefully picked feminist man, who will tell you the elbow to the face and knee to the groin he let you give him was sufficient to knock him out, but you will also not walk out over confident in your ability to stay and knock out a fully adrenalized man who may out weigh you by 70 pounds and be 4 times as strong. You will however learn realistic strategies and techniques to fight back, and then quickly escape, and you will have paid about 93% less. Additionally if you are a man and you choose RAD, you will not have to sit through any feminist or MeToo rhetoric at graduation, as there is no formal graduation. RAD is not for show, and the ladies are wisely encouraged not share what they learned with their male significant others, in case it becomes necessary to use there skills in defense of themselves.

From the owner: We believe in self-defense for everyone!…read more IMPACT is a nationally recognized, research-based personal safety program that teaches individuals how to instinctively recognize and realistically react to a full range of situations, from boundary violations to heightened tensions to life-threatening violence. Our programs give participants skills in boundary setting, verbal de-escalation, awareness and intuition, bystander intervention, and self-defense. Our work helps people live healthier, safer, and more empowered lives, thereby contributing to the safety and vibrancy of their community. The IMPACT training method is innovative and interactive. Since the human response to fear or stress is a rush of adrenaline, we teach using real life scenarios with padded instructors that allow participants to feel what it is like to experience the adrenalized state. This is what makes our training more realistic and more practical. We help participants learn how to think clearly and problem-solve under high levels of stress. Some of the positive effects of IMPACT training include: ● Improved confidence, self-esteem, and resilience ● Motivation to handle new and challenging tasks ● Ability to set clear boundaries ● Creative and flexible problem solving ● Leadership development ● Greater general awareness ● Quicker decision making ability in emergencies ● Ability to stop assaults and violence in the early stages ● Decreased risk of assault