Best Self-Defense Classes in Hayward, CA

“Alexander Crispim, the owner (with his wife) and main instructor fosters a family friendly environment in which both children and adults can learn a ton while having fun and getting fit.”

“If you're just starting out, you'll find it's a very inviting and laid back environment and everyone who trains here is always very respectful of their training partners.”

“I get alot of quality rounds/high yield training out of the weekend open mats, due to the diversity of experience levels and styles, and the controlled atmosphere.”

“Great supportive environment for kids to learn self confidence and discipline.”

“If you live in San Mateo or are staying in the area for a while and you are interested in BJJ, I would strongly recommend you to at least make a visit to the gym, say hello and try a class.”

“The instructions cover everything from moves that are easily applicable to highly technical, and everything in between, which is great for students who want to learn a wide range of skills.”

“The Professors are amazing teachers and the Charles Gracie philosophy really helps to encourage their students, including my six and nine year olds, to pay attention, practice and encourage one another.”

“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself”

“An MMA gym teaches little about fighting off multiple attackers, knife fighting, gun fighting, club defense, use of pepper spray, fighting off car-jackers inside a vehicle, home invasion defense, combat psychology, legal aspects of use of force, trau...”

“My 3 year old daughter recently started in their Dragons program and has a blast, in addition, her coordination and ability to take direction has also drastically improved.”

“This shows in how he runs the kids classes — they love him — how patient he is with the fundamentals class on Mondays, his encouragement of more experienced students helping to coach, and how he enjoys showing not just “old school” techniques, but hu...”

“Itabora is great man very nice very knowledgable”

“Ive been training with Johnpaul Williams since the death of my original sensei in 2014.”