Academy of Self Defense Instructors

James Krause
Personal Trainer, GRIT, Krav Maga, Krav Maga Kids, Muay Thai HIIT, Muay Thai, JCF, Box & Bells, & Boot Camp Instructor
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Say hello to some of the most trusted voices in the Bay Area’s self defense community by taking classes from Academy of Self Defense. Each and every one of our hardworking self defense instructors is an experienced professional, certified trainer, and has committed themselves to the collective goal of sharing this valuable insight with fun, safe, and worthwhile workouts. Whether you’re looking for a full-body workout or resources for protection and safety, the Academy of Self Defense staff has all the tools necessary to make you feel confident in any situation.
From our Krav Maga classes taught by Everest Pepper to our ASD Fighter Fit classes with Andrea Yip, there's a self defense, fitness, or strength training course for anyone regardless of where they are in their fitness journey. Academy of Self Defense offers both in-person, online, and on demand classes, allowing you the flexibility to learn from our knowledgeable and passionate self defense staff in the comfort of your own home.
All of the instructors at the Academy of Self Defense are experienced, trained, and certified to teach.