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:

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Shayne Herrera

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

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Amit Patel

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Senior Krav Maga Instructor

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James Krause

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

Andrea Yip

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

Ramiro Martinez

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Muay Thai Kickboxing, Box & Bells, Muay Thai HIIT

Anh Clemens

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Krav Maga Instructor

Brian Hall

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Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor

William Cruz

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Muay Thai Kickboxing, Muay Thai HIIT

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Jason Stimac

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Krav Maga Instructor

Manny Cardenas

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

Chris Chan

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Krav Maga Instructor

Marziya Hasan

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Kids Krav maga Instructor

Ilya Khayn

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GRIT Instructor

Wendy Liang

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Kids Krav Maga Instructor

James Stewart

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Kids Krav Maga Instructor