Realistic self defense for all ages, fun, and positive…read more My family has had students in seven dojos over the decades, in four styles, and Discovery Defense hits the sweet spot of having accessible lessons, assuming that students are human beings of all sizes and abilities, and also having an advanced curriculum for those interested in using various weapons, and learning how to move beyond specific techniques. Want to learn basic defenses against the most common unarmed street attacks? You'll learn that at Discovery Defense. But stick around and you'll also learn how to use sticks, knives, or anything else you can get your hand on in a pinch, and how to keep your wits under pressure.

This school has high quality instructors that know what they are doing and care that their pupils…read morelearn something useful with real world applications. If you are looking for a place where you can build a skillet that will enable you to protect yourself and loved ones in a comfortable and positive environment then look no further. This place is a real gem of a find!

I work at a women's boxing gym called Jabz and we brought Denise in for a 90 minute workshop. It…read morewas fantastic! She was so friendly and professional. She has a passion for this that comes across as she teaches plus she mixed in some humor while teaching about such a sensitive topic. The information was priceless and she had great drills for us to practice. Being an all women's gym it was nice to learn this stuff from another woman! She did also bring a male assistant to help with drills which was so helpful as it made it more real. Cannot recommend Denise enough! By far the best self-defense class I've been to. Every woman left feeling empowered and talked about it for weeks to come!

I enrolled in the Strong and Safe workshop with my high-school-aged daughter in order for her to…read morelearn how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. Denise teaches a fast-paced mix of situations, statistics and vital hands-on training using the strength of one's own body. I now feel more empowered in parking lots, meeting new clients and early morning outdoor exercise. I hope it's training that neither of us ever need to employ, but it just might be the exuded confidence from this workshop that avoids an occurrence that might have otherwise happened. Karen H., Runner, Business Owner

If you're looking for self-defense training that's actually rooted in reality, this is the place…read more Troy is the real deal. His approach isn't flashy or theoretical. It's practical, pressure-tested, and built around scenarios you might actually face. I've trained with Troy and can tell you firsthand: the instruction is top notch, the environment is welcoming, and you leave every session feeling sharper and more confident. He meets you where you are, whether you're brand new or experienced, and pushes you to get better without any ego in the room. 5 . Can't recommend Reality Defense enough!

I am sending my daughter off to college and want to ensure she has the skills to take care of…read moreherself. I attended with her and it was a tremendous learning experience. The trainers (Kristie, Frank and son) provided efficient, informative classroom knowledge. We spent much of the time practicing and reinforcing what we were learning. Much of your natural instincts are wrong and I know I walked in with hesitation about actually hurting someone. It was so helpful to learn, practice real life skills and get permission to do whatever it takes to get away safely. Watching the HS gals in the class go from shock/startled from being grabbed or pinned down to confident bad asses was very impressive. RDT you are doing a tremendous service for our community of women!

I've been going here for 2 years. Great group of people to roll with. The instructors really care…read moreabout your progression and are always willing to help.

The instructors are well trained, patient, provide a fun environment, all in a disciplined…read moreenvironment. Your family will get every penny worth of the cost. We couldn't be happier with it!

Joseph is an AMAZING trainer, friend and mentor! Our family made the move from Cali to Arizona last…read moreyear and prior to officially moving I started my search for the right trainer. I had very specific needs of a trainer for my son (14 yr. old) to continue his years of training in boxing / martial arts. He met them all! Joseph was very attentive in reaching out and responding to me. I explained what I was looking for and that I wanted to see if it was a good match for him and our son to train before committing to anything. At the 1st session I knew right away Joseph was committed and a master at what he does. My son instantly clicked with him and he himself said he wanted to give it a go @ Kajukenbo, this was a new form of training for him. His background was mainly boxing with some experience in Jiu-jitsu. Joseph teaches discipline, assertiveness and helps students gain confidence. He supported me in things I have my son focus on as well; responsibility and accountability. I appreciated the one on one talks he would have with my son. Words of wisdom that my son will carry on for the rest of his life. I will NEVER be able to thank him enough for what he has done for my son! Unfortunately my son returned to Cali for other reasons and we were sad to lose the AMAZING training he had a every class. Joseph is one talented, dedicated Master and his style of training will not disappoint anyone interested!

My 9-year-old daughter joined Bautista Kajukenbo in August and as soon as my 5-year-old daughter…read moreturned 6, she wanted to join her big sister as well. I was a bit nervous having her join so young, but with Sifu Joseph's direction, she has taken to the sport very well as is one of the fiercest little Little Dragons. Sifu Joseph dedicates so much of his time to his students and helps us out when he can (travel issues, gear/supplies, gently-used uniforms) either personally or by brainstorming with the other parents to resolve the issue. My daughters have recently earned their yellow belts and I am happy to see them thrive in Kajukenbo. I place so much trust in their sifu and am grateful to him for mentoring and guiding my girls. Rocio M.

My wife and I decided last October 2025 to take a free first class at EVKM for a date night. I…read morefirst spoke to Keith the owner on the phone who was friendly and encouraging. I had some concerns mand explained I might not be able physically do the class. Im not 20 years old anymore and am short one wash board stomach lol. I thought I might be to old ( in my mind Im 30 :), but my body is 54. Keith said to come in and give it a shot its free to try it. He also said to come and do what you can there is no failure to try. My wife and I took an introductory class on a Friday evening. Everyone was very nice from the minute we arrived, with no pressure and no "Im better than you attitude" . Everyone of all ages was smiling, friendly and encouraging. The facility is second to none with all the cool pads and mats and work out punching bags. It's a large space with good lighting and is well taken care of, bathrooms were clean as well. It is obvious from the moment you enter the building that they take pride in thier space as much as thier philosophy and practices. We got right in to to our 50 minute class starting with the owner himself, Keith (a black belt), showing us a basic fight stance. Then a female instuctor named Amy took over with a basic warmup consisting of jumping jacks, jogging around the padded mat and stretches etc. She then taught us to punch correctly and we learned how to break out of a choke hold. I was amazed at what you can learn in 1 hour with a quality well spoken instructors that actually cares if you "get it" or not. My wife also liked the class. After the class ended we had a post meeting with Keith where he gave us the run down on options for memberships and pricing. It all seemed fair for what you get and access to so much skilled training. I've owned my own small business for 27 years so I can appreciate fair, but still needing to make a profit pricing to keep a good business going strong. If its to cheap the business won't last and if its to expensive no one will pay the high price. After a couple days I called Keith and signed up on a limited basis at first because I honestly didn't know if this was something I could commit to with my work schedule and responsibilities for running my own business. My wife liked the class and hoped to do more, but has some serious neck and ankle issues from past injuries and felt after thinking about it more that she would be better off to do something more geared toward her physical restrictions. However she whole heartedly encouraged me to continue to go if I liked it and so I did! I started with one class a week at first and then over the course of a few months realized what a physical and mental benefit Krav Maga was adding to to my life. I made time in my life for the training and now 5 months in I'm going 3 to 4 times a week and have added some running and home workouts as well. I have learned a lot and excited to learn more, there is years and years worth to material to learn so it is always a challenge every class. I also bought a Krav Maga book recommended by one of the instructors and have used it to review after class what we learned and practice on my own. I found that doing some of the techniques in my pool is great practice and the water gives resistance to the moves and forces you to go slow and be more precise...and its relaxing. The long and short of it is East Valley Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness in Tempe is worth every penny and I would say if you are looking for something to get fit other than going to a sweaty gym with everyone parading around like peacocks this might be just the fit you are looking for. It's never to late or to early to make positive life changes and take care of the most important thing in your life ...YOU! Once you help yourself you can then help others in many ways from a place of both mental and physical strength!

This place is awesome. I was doing kickboxing and Krav Maga before covid hit and was 40 years old…read moreand I'm the best shape of my life. canceling was easy so I'm not sure what that review is about. if you want a great workout, this is the spot. keep in mind...I used to be 260 pounds and was 40 when I joined EVKM.

30 Minute Hit in Chandler is just freaking awesome! I lost over 100lbs a few years ago and then…read moreCOVID hit plus I had two surgeries in 6 months on my shoulders which prevented me from working out and I gained a lot of it back. I'm still not 100% but I needed to do something to get active again. Two months of workouts has already made a huge impact. I've lost over 10lbs in just the first 2 months! Things I love about 30 Minute HIT Chandler that set it apart from the others I've tried: Erin and her trainers REALLY get to know you and help alter moves for any issues you may have (like recovering from surgery); they are open in the mornings and afternoons with no scheduled start times, you show up when you have time and get your HIT on and go; they have high HIT energy throughout your workout and are cheering you on the whole time! The 2 minutes at each station is audibly broken up into 15 second intervals which makes them go by quick. Erin and her staff are absolutely amazing and I am so glad I came in for that first free class to check it out! I can't wait to see what a year of 30 Minute Hit will do to transform my body, health and attitude! Oh BONUS!!! A membership in Chandler is good for at all locations and I visit El Paso, Tx often and there are 2 locations there!! Double Bonus - it's women only so we are there to cheer each other on and celebrate each other's successes!

From the owner: Best Workout! We are excited to share this unique workout designed just for women of all fitness…read morelevels in a positive, empowering, and judgement free environment. 30 Minute Hit teaches skills from kickboxing, boxing, and self-defense in a high intensity 30-minute circuit with no class times so you can work out on your own schedule. Our Trainers will help lead, guide, and inspire you to reach your fitness goals, feel stronger and build confidence. We want you to join our communHITy of amazing women. Book your free trial today!

Victoria sutronic, one of the trainers, offered up private session for our community group.read more

Family is everything. So, when your trainer is family plus a Grandmaster (9th degree black belt ),…read moreit is a blessing. It is humbling to be in the presence of greatness that has been earned through blood, sweat and tears. But that's not what is the best about him or Jesse (and their instructors too), it's their humility and love for their art and compassion & care for their students! It's definitely a give-and-take because there is nothing "soft" about learning skill sets and creating a healthy atmosphere for yourself and those around you, but the respect from teacher to student and student to teacher is definitely what we need more of in this world.