Ever wonder what made Everest Pepper want to begin teaching in the first place? Listen to how your favorite instructor got started.
Jivoni Paul Jordan has been involved in combative arts and sports for over 35 years. As a student, fighter, coach and teacher, some of his training disciplines include Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, San Shou, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and Krav Maga. Jivoni is also a very accomplished combative fitness instructor and has developed his […]
Dive into the inspiring journey of Jivoni Jordan at the Academy of Self Defense. This blog post sheds light on his distinctive methodology, blending self-defense with fitness for unparalleled results. Jordan’s innovative techniques ensure that each student not only learns effective self-defense strategies but also embarks on a transformative fitness journey. Understand the ‘why’ behind […]
Everest Pepper has been doing Martial Arts for over 47 years. Listen to how and why he got started. 3 Key Benefits of Martial Arts Training Martial arts training goes beyond learning how to throw punches or execute high kicks. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to both physical and mental well-being, offering benefits that can […]
Last Saturday, our students of Vanguard Krav Maga tested for their next Krav Maga Belt & Practitioner Certifications — and it was amazing!! All our students showed their Krav Maga skills, and their hard work and dedication has definitely paid off! There are 6 levels in the Vanguard Krav Maga Ranking System: Yellow, Orange, Green, […]
Photo: Jivoni Paul Jordan, Adrian Zachman, & Reuben Dasalla. Congratulations Adrian Zachman! This past Saturday at Laney College in Oakland California, Kabalan Productions organized the Battle of the Best! They put together an 18 matched Muay Thai fights, gathering people from all over the Bay Area! One of our Muay Thai Kickboxing (MTK) students, Adrian […]
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Congratulations to the newest batch of CDT Certifications at the Academy of Self Defense! What is CDT®?CDT is a soft handed control/restraint system that is easy to learn, maintain and apply. CDT was designed for real world situations to physically control or disarm a hostile aggressor, and keep him in compliance or completely restrained until […]
The Academy of Self Defense was featured on Univision 14! Check out the video below: Learning self defense could help you not be a victim of an attack. Given the recent reports of assaults on women in the Bay, an expert in self-defense explains what are the benefits of knowing this technique and thus protect […]
Triumph at the First Annual Muay Thai Point Sparring Tournament: A Day to Remember Last Saturday marked a momentous day for our members at the Academy of Self-Defense. Our team ventured into the competitive arena of the first annual Muay Thai Point Sparring Tournament hosted by SMASH gym in Milpitas. It was a day filled […]