Welcome to the official website of the Academy of Self Defense (ASD)! We've been providing training in self defense, fitness, and fighting sports to Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Campbell, and the Bay Area since 2005.

  ASD provides real world self defense training in Vanguard Krav Maga®, a system that originated in Israel and is still used today by the Israeli Defense Forces. Vanguard Krav Maga® Force Training is also available for Law Enforcement and Military. We also coordinate firearms training covering basics for civilians up to advanced courses for experienced shooters for those wishing to expand on their personal protection skills.

Fitness programs are also offered such as Jivoni's Combo Fit/300 (cardio kickboxing/circuit training), CrossPIT (MMA Fitness), and NCCC (No Complaint Cardio Class). Private and small group training is also offered for kettlebells, mobility, and body maintenance.

For those wishing to go beyond self defense and further their fighting sport skills we offer Kickboxing, THE PIT (Hawaiian Kempo-MMA-Boxing) and Muay Thai. Our fighting sport classes are designed for adults of all ages, experience, and fitness levels in a safe and friendly environment.

For children ages 7-12 ASD offers THE PIT Kids Mixed Martial Arts. This program is designed to build confidence by teaching children effective mixed martial arts skills and increasing fitness. Our instructors emphasize discipline and respect while maintaining a fun and upbeat classes. 

Our purpose is simple:
          Quickly teach you how to defend yourself
          Challenge you with an exciting fitness program

ASD also offers specialized seminars and small group training such as the following: Women's Self Defense, CDT® Non-Lethal Force Training, 3rd Party Protection, car-jacking prevention, defense against firearms and knives, THE PIT MMA/CrossPIT, Combat Hapkido, Know and Go® For Kids, family protection, and TRX Suspension Training. 

We use the latest and most innovative techniques to provide our students with the necessary tools to deal with any kind of potentially dangerous situation on the street or to meet their fitness goals. Call us at (408) 844-8485 with any questions regarding our classes, pricing (we offer law enforcement/military discounts), to start your Free Two Week Trial!