Took the free first class today and absolutely loved it. Half the class was done before I even…read morerealized it. Came into it with zero experience in training or martial arts and it wasn't a problem at all. The instructor went over everything well and I was able to go at my own pace for the more complicated things. I signed up for three months right after class, but the three class punch card for $20 is a killer deal if you're still unsure after the free class.

My friend and I came to Krav Salem for a women's self defense class and we had a blast! I have…read morealways wanted to try a self-defense course and this class was exactly what I wanted. It was a densely-packed session that was very beginner friendly. I walked away with skills I could use right now, and I know what skills I can work on when I come back to get more skilled. There were plenty of instructors there to help so you got lots of feedback and attention -- which was a pleasant surprise at a big event! Try this place out if you're considering it: the instructors are engaging and helped me feel comfortable within the first 10 minutes of being there.

Michelle is AWESOME! I took a 2-hour class at my local gym, and it was super informative and fun…read more We learned some really good techniques and tips for if you're in a situation where you need to use self defense, but also just how to be assertive in every day life. I highly recommend her.

Michelle was awesome! Our group had 6 girls aged 10-13 and 3 moms and 1 grandma. Michelle came to…read moreour house and taught us all about using our intuition when in a potentially unsafe situation, how to use our voice to scare off predators, and use our self defense moves against bad people. Michelle used language that was very age-appropriate so as not to scare the girls- but to become more aware of surroundings and to be ready if an unwanted person/situation arises. Michelle has a lot of positive energy which made us even more focused, eager to learn and empowered!! I will definitely be telling all my friends to contact her to schedule a class. Suzanne C.

My company sponsored a private group lesson for the ladies at our office. It was a great session,…read morewe all learned a lot of great, real usable techniques and info and got lots of practice. Peter is great and so was his assistant Megan. Highly recommended!!

We just love going to Coach Peter's Self Defence class.My teenagers went for a trial class and they…read morecame home excited and asking to do more. We learn a lot while having lots of laughs. Peter is thorough and teaches all aspects of self defense, not just the physical moves. He presents realistic situations, and teaches the kids to read a situation, avoid getting into situations, use verbal defence whenever possible, defend ourselves while doing as little damage as possible, yet knowing and learning the techniques to really cause damage when the need arises. We hope to gain confidence with much more practices on the physical skills, but we also recognize that we need to be responsible for the choices and actions we end up taking in all situations. My family comes home from Peter's classes with lots of awesome dinner discussions. I highly recommend Peter's class. Everyone needs to learn to defend themselves, understand the psychology of "bullies" and then be responsibly for their own choices and actions.

The Ohana is strong at Hood's. The instruction is top notch. The students support each other and…read moretheir goals. Owner is in it for the right reasons, helping people be the best they can be!

From the owner: At Hood's MAA, we teach the effective self-defense system of Kajukenbo Tum Pai. Kajukenbo is a…read moreHawaiian-born mixed martial art (MAA) designed with street self-defense as its focus. Our art is a blend of KArate, JiUjitsu/JUdo, KENpo, and BOxing (Chinese and Western). Tum Pai (Central Way) represents the influence of Tai Chi in our art, the result of a desire to create a balanced art - utilizing both "hard" and "soft" techniques.

This gym is a great place for girls to build confidence and strength! Sarah, the coaches, classes,…read morecamps, activities and students helped my 11 year old daughter build her confidence and strength. She was a shy and soft spoken person and became a person who is more confident and seemed to break out of her shell. She even had opportunities to help and teach others in her Ninja Girls classes Thank you G.I.R.L.S gym!

I came to this gym never having tried kick boxing and not being in great shape. I have never…read moreenjoyed working out, and this was the first place where I did. I felt incredibly welcomed and not at all embarrassed. The classes are extremely accommodating for all skill levels and the instructors could not be kinder or more encouraging. They foster such a wonderful atmosphere of learning and belonging while also providing an incredible workout. I'm so sad I moved away and can't attend anymore; every other class I've tried has been 95% workout/cardio and 5% actual kickboxing, but GIRLS Gym truly got into the fundamentals and know how while also providing an awesome work out! I will forever remember the incredible girls I met here and what they taught me.

My two teen daughters have been taking classes here for a little under a year, and have been very…read morehappy with it. The first enjoyed it so much that she recruited the second to join. They both really like that they are being taught real-life defensive skills as well as the martial "art," and I can see marked growth in their self confidence and assertiveness. The older daughter comes as often as she can. The younger, homebody daughter rarely leaves the house enthusiastically for anything, but is always in a good mood by the end of class. They both tried classes at another martial arts facility in town, but felt that this one was more welcoming and supportive.

I have been an on and off practitioner of several martial arts forms over the past 20 years. Of…read moreall of them, Poekoelan (a form of Indonesian kung fu) is the one that I have found to be the most beautiful, effective, compelling, and mesmerizing. There are only a handful of Poekoelan schools in the entire country, and Corvallis is incredibly lucky to have one. Geoff Wathen, the founder of Golden Naga and the main instructor, has put a ton of personal TLC into the development of the school, and it shows, in the quality of the instruction and the dedication of the students. Geoff himself is an amazing practitioner, a fantastic teacher, and an all around great human being. Definitely check the school out; you will be glad you did.

As a student, I am thrilled to recommend this school and its staff. I have trained at several…read moreschools over the years and this one stands out for several reasons: 1. It is very welcoming and supportive; the community is strong and friendly. Some schools are very businesslike, or don't encourage students to be friends outside of class; this one is the opposite! 2. The style is very eclectic. You will learn to punch and kick, but you'll also learn to use weapons and to move in several different distinct ways. This style of martial arts has a lot to learn and challenges my mind and body every class. 3. Speaking of challenge, this class is a full body workout. I never step off the mat without getting really sweaty. The teachers make time to encourage you to drink water frequently during class. 4. This school and community are extremely inclusive. There are at least any many women and trans students as men; frequently men are in a drastic minority. There is no "bro"/macho culture here as there is in many other schools. While it is somewhat expensive for the number of classes (2-3/week at least as a beginning adult student) you get access to compared to some other schools, the pricing is not a secret (it is shown on the website and the staff will be happy to talk with you about it), I feel it is worthwhile based on about 10 years of training in other schools (even ones that cost less and had 10 classes a week).

I have trained at One With Heart since 2019 and the community and the excellent teaching keep me…read morecoming back! I love the workout I get and even if I've had a bad day, I always feel better after class. The school was also a great source of stability and community for me during the pandemic, and I will always appreciate the strength I gained from my teachers and classmates during that time. Highly recommend checking out an intro!