Best Self-Defense Classes in Columbus, OH

“I've been training for about three months and have been very happy with how encouraging, welcoming and helpful the instructors and other students have been.”

“Being the oldest member at 55, I can tell you that you're never too old to learn, train and compete in BJJ and that Mat Lab is a positive and inviting facility for any age or gender.”

“My oldest son is learning so many skills that he could need in the future to defend himself (unfortunate to say, but with the way the world is these are skills that he'll most likely need to use some day).”

“Came to a free women's self defense learning class held by Scott and really enjoyed the time and the learning the basics of how to protect myself but also understanding a little knowledge of how the human body itself is a weapon and how to use it aga...”

“As someone over 30 who had 0 martial arts training I was ecstatic to find the staff and students so welcoming and excited to have a new partner to train with.”

“Full Cross Fit gym including strong man atlas stones and tires to flip, and a fully padded room for all your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Defense needs.”

“I was skeptical to how much he would learn in the first year, but its been a few months and now I can really say that he has learned alot and the kids have alot of fun along the way- will definitely be a long term customer.”

“It is immediately clear the wealth of knowledge and experience that Scott has, and made us quite sure we would love to take additional classes to learn even more.”

“The instruction is outstanding on every level, from technique, to "form" to board breaking and above all the respect that is instilled in each student – to not only respect their instructors and parents, but to respect their peers, the class and Tae ...”

“Each time I've visited I've been greeted with courteous, friendly and serious people, all working together to develope themselves at the highest level.”

“Great pace to learn karate and self-defense at your own pace in private classes.”

“He also brings experienced grapplers into his academy to help teach beginners.”

“The instructors are kind and patient, but also have high expectations and get amazing results!”

“This is a huge thanks to Coach Adam (the head coach) and Ryan (another coach) as they will go through each motion in the fundamental class ensuring you are doing it correct and utilize it in a more real scenario in the more advanced class.”

“My daughter is very HIGH energy and Sensi Kane is amazing at helping her learn discipline on when it is time to be still and quiet and when its time to do things.”

“It's only used to drive home the point that there is a lot of fun and laughter in the class, but they want to make sure everybody knows that guns are not toys but should be respected as tools of self defense.”