Best Self-Defense Classes in Kansas City, MO

“We've been to a few other places around town and nothing compares to the friendliness and compassion that these people show to the kids and parents each and every day!”

“The coaches are fantastic in meeting the needs of all the students and helping everyone to grow in every aspect of their lives, whether that's at the academy, school, home or out in public!”

“Their training programs range from kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu, to strength training and Olympic lifting - all of which you can show up at with 0 knowledge, and someone will take the time to teach you.”

“Also, on the social tip, I am able to speak my mind to people at this gym freely and be disagreed with respectably and in these days and times, people are ostracized for having the wrong opinion so this is a breath of fresh air.”

“The instructors follow the expectations of Master Pedro Sauer and Professor Keith Owen by teaching and building on the basic foundations of GJJ and utilizing technique over strength.”

“I felt like even in just a couple of sessions I learned so much more about self defense than I knew previously, so even if you only have time or money for the trial, it is worth your while!”

“Derek Ruffin is a great guy and has lots of experience in a variety of different martial arts as well as self defense.”

“Finally after months of email exchanges I decided to leave Canada to go train with Tony and Lee, they were really generous and they opened my eyes to real karate, my vision was completely changed.”

“I contacted Jeremy via instagram as I was getting ready to get out of the military , I'm originally from California and I was from a different 10th planet out there and so I contacted him and asked him if I can come check out the gym and he was and h...”

“The supportive community of people is a testament to the coaches genuine passion for the sport, as well as their desire to make each and every member of the gym a better person through martial arts.”

“I've been training at Cast Iron for a while now; in addition to superb instruction, Josh Littleton offers jiu-jitsu training that is catered towards personal growth and sustainability.”

“She does a great job making everyone feel comfortable no matter their skill level.”

“You will be challenged but the benifits are worth the effort.”