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Self Defense, Combat Sports, & Fitness

Discover a new level of confidence, fitness, and personal safety with expert-led training at the Academy of Self Defense in the heart of the Bay Area, including Santa Clara and San Jose. We offer comprehensive Krav Maga instruction through our Vanguard Krav Maga® system, designed to counter real-world threats and empower individuals at any skill level. Classes are available both in-person and online, so you can train at your own pace from anywhere in the Bay Area or beyond.

In addition to Krav Maga, we offer Muay Thai Kickboxing and a full lineup of group fitness classes including Boot Camp, HYROX, Spartan DEKA, and Fighter Flow. Whether you're here for self-defense, martial arts, or a serious fitness challenge, the Academy of Self Defense is your destination for training that builds mind, body, and spirit. Start your free two-week trialtoday.

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Fight Smart, Train Hard: Fitness & Self Defense for Everyone

Two women training Muay Thai Kickboxing at Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara — pad work and conditioning class
Woman training with dumbbells in Boot Camp fitness class at Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara — Strength, Kickboxing HIIT, and Hybrid workouts