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The Academy of Self Defense (ASD) is the premier location in the South Bay for Krav Maga (Self Defense), Fitness, and Fighting Sports!
With over 85+ Classes per week and unbeatable rates ASD is your one stop shop when it comes to your fitness needs.
Upcoming Events:
  • January 13, 2019: Introduction to Firearms
  • January 26, 2019: Tom Patire's See N' Flee Seminar
  • January 26, 2019: Tom Patire & Ev Pepper's Martial Ops Seminar
  • February 9, 2019: Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals


Training Differently for Over a Decade.
Krav Maga / Self Defense
Learn authentic Krav Maga from the South Bay's original training institute! Our real world no nonsense approach to Krav Maga will give you the skills necessary to defend yourself in any situation.
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Krav Maga / Self Defense
Krav Maga Force Training
Youth Self Defense & Fitness
Fitness Programs
Whether you're looking to get in shape or lose weight our fitness classes will allow you to reach your goals! We offer circuit training, cardio kickboxing, and boot camp classes.

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Cardio Kickboxing (Combo Fit)
Boot Camp
CrossPIT Elite Fitness
Fighting Sports
Looking to learn mixed martial arts or Muay Thai Kickboxing— this is the place to go! We also offer Modern Combat Hapkido class and a Youth Jiu-Jitsu/MMA Program as well.

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The PIT Mixed Martial Arts
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Modern Combat Hapkido

FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL!
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No matter what kind of training or program that you are looking for, the Academy of Self Defense is sure to have something that you will enjoy. To get a better idea of what program(s) that you like the most, we are offering you a FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL! Take as many classes you want during your two weeks!
We are located at:

3475 Woodward Avenue
Santa Clara, Ca 95051
(408) 844-8485
WE OFFER MORE THEN JUST CLASSES:
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SEMINARS
Here at the Academy of Self Defense, we are continually looking for ways to serve the community with various types of training. That is why we offer specialized training and seminars to our members and to the community.

Here are a few of the specialized training and seminars we offer: Women's Self Defense, Children’s Self Defense, CDT® Non-Lethal Force Training, 3rd Party Protection, Car-jacking prevention, and Defense Against Firearms and Knives.
ELITE FIREARMS TRAINING
with OPTEMPO TRAINIGN GROUP
Optempo is a Veteran owned company that strives to present high caliber firearms training backed by years of combat and operational experience. If you are new to shooting we will give you a foundation built on safety, proficiency, and confidence. For our seasoned shooters, they want to make you better. They will challenge you to run the gun and yourself harder than before.
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