Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Scottsdale, AZ

“While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty etc.”

“Such an awesome place to learn and explore many varieties of styles with open mentorship from not only the head instructor Steele but from everyone else as well.”

“I can now say that thanks to Kristie, Frank, and Reality Defense Training, I have come out stronger than I ever was, and for this I will always be thankful to them.”

“His classes accommodate anyone who is involved, while still clearly posing a challenge to the upper level competitors who are helpful and inspire those around them daily.”

“Highest praise for Master C and this dojo, for the respect, confidence, strength and commitment instilled in both my daughter and son over their years training here.”

“They don't force every single person to move up every graduation, and if they noticed you haven't moved up a belt in a while, they spend more time with you in class and really break it down for you.”

“I wish I knew this stuff years ago, and I'll be sure my daughter grows up training here in case she's ever in a situation where she needs to defend herself.”

“Led by Chief Instructor Glenn Brooks Sensei, the dojo is a warm family that is supportive and dedicated to ensuring that all will learn this beautiful martial art.”

“My husband came home saying “ that experience was the best I have experienced in that setting, they teach true self defense” we are hooked and looking forward to our daughter growing within the core strength family”

“Both Sifu Jay and Ivan showcase a deep understanding of multiple arts and do an excellent job of showing how Wing Chun can be used, and how it shouldn't.”

“If you bring the effort, respect and proper work attitude to Elements, no matter your current wrestling level, there's no boundary to your improvement.”

“My older son even had a one on one with Ed and their daughter and he was able to learn some new techniques and to be able to feel more comfortable and confident in class!”

“Within months of starting, my coordination improved dramatically, and though I was never a 'problem child', my parents say I started helping around the house more often and doing better on my shoolwork.”

“Best academy i have seen in AZ, great for kids, great for adult training, knowlegable teachers and all around fun people, coming from another place, knowing no one, I made an instant friends and family, just add Axe Capoeira :-)”

“Sensei Tiffany establishes the karate: Shorin-Ryu style curriculum where the students can see themselves continuing the karate training, along with the terms of self-defense techniques, Japanese words to speak, the history of Shorin-Ryu with many mas...”

“New students have access to the school's online curriculum and videos on the school's website (this helps a lot during the first months) to be able to practice from home or answer some questions in class.”