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Personal Training at the Academy of Self Defense

 

We proudly support the Bay Area’s top independent personal trainers. Our facility offers a professional, fully-equipped space where trainers work with clients of all fitness levels to achieve real, lasting results through personalized workouts, coaching, and lifestyle guidance.

Personal training is more than just fitness—it’s about building strength, improving health, and creating routines that fit your life. Whether you’re working toward weight loss, strength gains, performance improvement, or preparing for a milestone like a wedding or vacation, a personal trainer provides focused, individualized support to get you there.

Our trainers come from diverse fitness backgrounds, ready to help you level up your training, break through plateaus, or navigate health transitions like menopause, injury recovery, or active aging. From boosting bone density to improving mobility and joint health, our team is here to support your full-body wellness. Our trainers also can taylor your training for specialties such as Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, boxing and more.

Beyond the workouts, personal trainers bring accountability, structure, and expert knowledge. They help you stay committed to your goals—physically and mentally—so you not only transform your fitness, but also elevate your confidence, energy, and overall quality of life. Check out our personal trainers:

Personal Trainer Shayne Herrera

Shayne Herrera

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Vanguard Krav Maga® Director, Personal Trainer, Kids Krav Maga, GRIT

Personal Trainer Amit Patel

Amit Patel

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Senior Krav Maga Instructor

Personal Trainer James Krause

James Krause

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Personal Trainer, Krav Maga, Kids Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, GRIT, Muay Thai HIIT, Box & Bells, Boot Camp.

Personal Trainer Andrea Yip

Andrea Yip

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Personal Trainer, GRIT, Boot Camp, Muay Thai HIIT, Kids Krav Maga

Personal Trainer Ramiro Martinez

Ramiro Martinez

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Muay Thai Kickboxing, Box & Bells, Muay Thai HIIT

Personal Trainer Anh Clemens

Anh Clemens

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Krav Maga Instructor

Personal Trainer Brian Hall

Brian Hall

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Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor

Personal Trainer William Cruz

William Cruz

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Muay Thai Kickboxing, Muay Thai HIIT

Personal Trainer Jason Stimac

Jason Stimac

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Krav Maga Instructor

Personal Trainer Manny Cardenas

Manny Cardenas

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Muay Thai Kickboxing, Muay Thai HIIT, Box & Bells, Boot Camp

Personal Trainer Chris Chan

Chris Chan

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Krav Maga Instructor

Personal Trainer Marziya Hasan

Marziya Hasan

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Kids Krav maga Instructor

Personal Trainer Ilya Khayn

Ilya Khayn

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GRIT Instructor

Personal Trainer Wendy Liang

Wendy Liang

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Kids Krav Maga Instructor

Personal Trainer James Stewart

James Stewart

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Kids Krav Maga Instructor