Great introductory course for those that want to be more aware and practice hands on skills. Two…read morehours was the perfect amount of time for this course. The class started right into some hands on stuff...bring a water bottle it can be a workout! The practice sessions really made me more aware of the areas I need to improve in. I'm ready for level 2!

I have been attending NOVA Self Defense regularly for the past three months. Saturday mornings are…read morenow one of my favorite parts of my week! Evan and the assistant instructors are very good about giving constructive, targeted feedback. I feel that I have learned a lot of new things and had plenty of opportunity to fine-tune the basics, which has helped me build up my strength. In class, we learn to protect ourselves and fight back. When we learn new techniques, Evan breaks down the psychological aspects before moving into the how-to, enabling a full understanding of the why you are learning this. The real-life scenarios continue to be a helpful, and above all, safe way for me to try out what I've learned. Some of the other reviews have mentioned the work out at the end of class. This is no joke. The workout is the best! We do circuit training with some combative stuff thrown in, like palm strikes, elbows, and knife-dodging. Evan encourages you and will even work out with you. I'm not even a fitness freak (ugghhh I hate the gym), but this workout rocks. For those who are feeling iffy about the class and the amount of combat that takes place, please be assured that Evan always encourages you to find a way out of a physical altercation. This is an attitude that I have always appreciated because at the end of the day, I'm a lover, not a fighter. This class is just teaching you what you can do if you are left with no choice or caught off guard.

I've trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with everyone in the area and am happy this place opened up. It's…read morethe only place I go to now. I go Mon. Wed. Fri. At 10am because that fits my schedule. This dojo has BJJ, wrestling, and no-gi classes that are great to be a well rounded grappler. If your into boxing, kickboxing/Muy Thai, I can tell you that they know what they are doing here! And thats saying a lot! I see men, women and children training here. Some people want to be pro cage fighters and some people just want to get a quality work out. Anyway you look at it you can't go wrong with this place!

From the owner: Group Classes and Private Instruction In- - Karate…read more- Muay Thai - Kickboxing - Cardio and Fitness

We loved our time here! And would have stayed if we hadn't moved. Mr. James and Ms. Tasha…read moreintroduced our daughter to the world of jiu jitsu and it's changed her life. She's learned a new realm of both discipline and fun, which prepared her well for where we are now and helped shape her into the young woman she is today. Thank you for your commitment to good instruction, a fun environment and for always pushing your students to improve!

I've been training BJJ for 7 years and the last 3 has been at Cat 5. Whether if you're a…read morerecreational BJJ athlete or a serious competitor this is the place to train The school has been growing due to Professor James has been making a lot of improvements at the gym. Professor James is very technical and is able to articulate his knowledge so it's easy to understand. Come stop by the gym and step up your ground game

The man, the myth, the legend - Sifu Hill is the real deal. I've been learning at Hill Wing Chun…read morefor about a year now and it has been a treat learning the way of Kung Fu from a legitimate fighter. You get real martial training and learn the "art" side of it too. For those doubting head on in! Sifu Hill has 3 different lineages back to Ip Man and is somewhat of, what I would call, a "relaxed perfectionist"...in my experience in martial arts and a bit of MMA, this is a terrific quality in a coach, sensei, or sifu because they want everything done with fine precision and yet possess the wisdom to realize that we are all on a different journey and learn at different levels. With over 40 years in the martial arts and with a recent book that was just Highly Recommended in Wing Chun Illustrated - Sifu Hill at Hill Wing Chun will give you an excellent close combat education in a hurry and sometimes in a blazing blurry from chopping of hands, feet, joint locks, and throws! Enjoy

If you want to learn Wing Chun, this is the best place to go. Sifu Jody Hill is a Wing Chun master…read morewith 40 years of experience and he's a fantastic teacher. For $150 a month (tax included), you get two group classes and one private lesson a week. That is cheap considering the value you you get for your money, because this is a master class. Sifu is very knowledgeable, patient and kind and has real fight experience too. I have trained here since March this year and I have nothing but positive things to say about Hill Wing Chun.

My daughter goes here to get her kung fu action in. She said she likes it. It is a two-hour session…read morethat starts from 7pm to 9pm. She said it is a tad bit long for her, considering she's only 8. They teaches a bit of self defense, kickboxing, kung fu, etc. The master is very nice. Everyone there treats each other like family, so that's a nice touch. The class she's in, there's about 10 people of all ages. There's also a bleacher to sit and watch if you don't want to get your workout in. And also a water station in case you get thirsty! No complaints about this place. So far so good!

After the two initial semi-private trial classes my 7 year old was extremely excited to start…read morekarate. Unfortunately the actual group classes where nothing like the trial. He was not given the attention or direction he needed. He was ignored, told to practice some move alone, or told to be quiet and just watch and follow along while he felt lost. I repeatedly told the owner that my kid was overwhelmed, confused, left alone, and bored. Each time I brought it up, the only response was "well he can quit but you still have to pay because you signed a 6 month contract." The experience of my child was of no importance to them, only the money which they'd get either way. They never addressed or acknowledged any of our concerns. We carried on for a couple months but it only got worse with my kid getting so anxious and crying/begging not to have to go to karate and asking everyday after school if this was a day he had to go. We wanted him to learn discipline and self confidence but this experience was the opposite. I still think he would thrive at another dojo but now he is too traumatized to try again, and we're stuck paying these folks. Stay away from Steve Curran.

Our now 8 year old, a VERY energetic and sometimes focus-challenged young guy, has been attending…read moreclasses here for a few years- from their Little Dragons children's program into their youth program, training with the older kids and adults. I started off fairly skeptical, but this place has 100% won me over. I have watched the growth in our son, the other students, and the younger instructors- the typically high school aged black belts are usually the instructors for the youngest students. It has been amazing to watch all the students there grow into their responsibilities, to begin taking their training seriously, to gain a strong understanding of respect, and to engage in difficult activities and use failure as a learning tool and not a defeat. You earn each stripe on your belt, and the owners and instructors have high expectations of all who walk through the doors. But those expectations are backed up by support, solid instruction, and recognition of achievement. Couldn't be happier with the program.

I've known Keith Sensei off and on since 2006 or so and refer anybody looking for real karate to…read morehis dojo. He's a super nice guy, and cares about his student's growth. I used to be an instructor & fighter myself but had to stop due to military injuries and wish more instructors were as friendly as Keith is; the problem is a lot of karate instructors have huge egos and encourage their students to worship them. The other problem is most karate in the USA is "kroddy" that won't work in a real fight. Now that Keith is associated with Tom Callahan and a great network of other dojo around the world I can't wait to see how his Dojo & students grow! Osu!

Best place in Seattle to learn traditional Kyokushin Karate! Everyone works very hard, Sensei has…read morebeen teaching many years and is excellent with all age ranges. Don't miss sparring class on Saturday!

I have been training at Kevin's school for over 10 months and couldn't be happier with the quality…read moreand level of instruction. I have trained in and taught various martial arts and combative systems for many years- this is a great school with an outstanding instructor. Pentjak Silat is a rare but extremely effective martial art/self defense system that is great for all ages. It offers a very practical and straight forward approach to solving and surviving a physical street confrontation from a variety of ranges and positions. The techniques and principles taught can be grasped and acquired in a relatively short time and do not require years and years of training to learn to effectively utilize and put into practice. Kevin has decades of experience training and teaching self-defense to men, women and children of all skill and experience levels and does so in a very safe and friendly learning environment. Extremely reasonable monthly rates and no contracts to sign with family members training for free!