5 stars plus another 5 stars for these nice folks who TRULY go above and beyond to help women stay…read moresafe and feel empowered. I took their 4 hours class last week. It was intense, a lot of physical stuff. I'm in my 50's and ( I thought) in pretty good shape, but it was still a very good workout. I learned quite a few things about self defense tactics and security awareness in general. The large class was full of really great supportive women and the instructors and their assistants were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Despite it being a large class there were a good number of instuctors so the student to instructor ratio was fine. If I had a question there was always someone right there to answer it. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink is a self defense class where girls and women can come…read morelearn practical self defense. The minimum age to attend our self defense classes is 12 years old. This class is designed to gain more awareness and teach how to avoid an attack and how to deal with dangerous situations. Even we discuss about psychology and neuroscience that affects our mind and body during the time of stress. Join us today and learn to escape dangerous physical confrontations.

I started attending G3 Combatives Training Center to observe a class, I was impressed by the level…read moreof instruction and the intensity of it. The Instructors Manny and Kat are excellent, they take the time to correct form and explain the drills and lessons. It is a welcoming atmosphere.

I've been studying krav maga for 6 months and attending this gym weekly for ~1 month. Manny and Cat…read moreare exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and kind. I've just signed up for a monthly unlimited contract and am looking forward to making G3 my full-time dojo. If you, like me, want to perfect your form and learn the proper way to fight, I highly recommend G3. I also want to note that the culture of this dojo is not "bro"...I have felt nothing but comfortable as a woman and being 100% out about being a lesbian. Important for those who want to bring their whole selves to their practice! I couldn't be happier that I've found G3!

I started here about 2 years ago and now have my 4 year old in their Tiny Champions class. The…read moreincredible staff and students create an atmosphere where you can't help but feel a sense of belonging. Hats off to Gracie Barra for making what would normally be a daunting first time experience something we look forward to every week!

Would recommend any day. Everyone there is so welcoming and on your first visit everything is…read moreexplained so well.

I must say that I love, and highly recommend Shockwave Defense!!! I now have my first child and my…read morehusband wanted me to take this class. I am thankful and sure glad I did because I must be able to protect myself and my family. I went in specifically for my concealed carry but much to my surprise I received more than that. By the end of the two days, I can honestly say I learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable. This class was not only informative it was so much fun!!! The way they teach is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Let's just say they don't beat around the bush or sugarcoat the world we live in. They incorporate realistic scenarios and trach ways to defend yourself against the many threats that arise. They are honest and realistic about such threats especially here in Albuquerque, where it seems to get worse by the day. Most important with the instability in the United States, I have been wanting to learn more about self-defense, and gun ownership. We all know our Second Amendment right however, SHOCKWAVE helped me view firearms ownership as a tremendous responsibility that goes beyond a right. I learned that my safety and the safety of others may very well depend upon this responsibility. You don't need to know how to fight or much about guns they cover it all and I wish it was a week-long because the day flew by which usually happens when you're having fun. Most important this class helped guide me in safely implementing firearms into my life which requires skills and if ultimately used to protect a life or my own, sound judgment. Preparation and skill development are the key; They take it seriously. The follow-up was even great and taught me to believe in myself and my capability in using a firearm to protect myself and those I love most.

Shockwave Defense Academy is an incredible place to learn and practice self-defense and mind…read morestrengthening. The owner, Michael Johnson, and his assistants are outstanding! Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, motivating, and funny! It is hard work, but definitely, worth every minute spent and every drop of sweat! I have full belief that what they teach can help someone not only protect themselves but can save their life. If you are serious about protecting yourself and your loved ones, I strongly urge you to contact Shockwave. You won't regret it!

I am a member of Anytime Fitness in Southern NM and I was visiting my son the week of November 17…read more During my time in Rio Rancho, I went to 3 other gyms in the area. One day I was going to Costco nearby so I decided to go to this location. When I checked on Yelp, it didn't have any ratings. I drove there and the gym had large windows facing the street and the two sides of the parking lot. I couldn't see any people inside, or the lights on and the door had one of those realtor key lock box. My first impression was that it wasn't open yet or that they have closed. I drove around the property again and I finally saw a person inside, so I parked and went in. When I walked in there was a gentleman inside the office and I asked him for the WiFi password. He pointed to a sheet of paper and asked me to first read the gym's rules. I did and I told him that they were the same as my home base AF. I asked when did they open. He said that in February of this year. The place is small, but everything looks brand new, with the newest equipment of any AF that I have visited. I retired from the hospitality industry so I am very picky in sanitation and looks of places that I visit. The place is pristine! My only negative observation is that they have paper towels and a spray bottle without a label as a cleaner. I prefer gyms that have antibacterial gym wipes as some of the clubs have. Otherwise, the gym is excellent and I wish the owners great success.

From the owner: Personal Trainers and Nutritionist on site! Yoga and Self…read moreDefense Classes! Physical therapy Clinic coming soon! Private, Small Group or Group Training all available!

I went here as someone who is very overweight, out of shape, with a hip replacement. I was nervous…read moreas heck to workout anywhere because, lets face it, we don't want to be judged even if we are trying to better ourselves. As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed. Everyone was so kind and supportive. You go at your own pace and they encourage you non stop. Krav Maga is now my favorite and I look forward to the classes. Your first two classes are free.... So check it out at least! You wont regret it.

I have been on this crazy journey to find a good place to teach me to fight. ( I secretly have…read moreambitions to be the next Holly Holmes :) What you get here is down and dirty and practical. From my very first class I got a workout and left with applicable skills, which is extremely hard to do! The first class I took was the Krav Maga. I was a little intimidated at first, being the only one in the class that didn't have some kind of belt, but the other students and Zane, the owner and instructor, made me feel really welcome. Just to be clear, what I am looking for is to be actually able to deploy moves, not just run through drills, and Zane gives you that right from the beginning. We worked on disarming a knife, two person attack, and kicking drills. The other class I have attended is the Women's Self Defense class. This is taught by Michelle, Zane's wife. I think every woman needs to take this class! We learned that pony tail grabs are a common attack point and how to disable someone that attacks in this manner. Repetition makes perfect but what I like is that after one class you have enough grip on the fundamentals that I feel like I could deploy some version of it. Great place!!

I had seen Merlinda's post on a community FB page that they had CCW classes coming up. Had actually…read moretalked to my husband about taking a class awhile back. So I FB messaged her about registering and she walked me through the sign ups. She even messaged me to confirm the number of people I wanted to register and when I would get location information. When I didn't respond to their email, she messaged me to let me know. Sure enough, the email had gone to my "junk" folder. The class was two days: day one in a classroom and day two at the range. Nice class size, and very interactive. Love how we take a class to carry a weapon but learn all the things we need to look at to avoid getting into a confrontation where taking that last resort is necessary. We were also assisted with filling out our CCW paperwork which made that a breeze. Steve is an excellent instructor and very professional. Out on the range he was super patient and helpful to anyone who was a novice or needed extra help. Made sure everyone understood the rules again and that everyone was safety-conscious. He got us all qualified and we didn't even realize that's what we were doing!! We also were able to buy ammo to shoot other handguns that were available. I would highly recommend taking a class through Sierra3Alpha if you are considering any firearms training.

From the owner: Firearms training, gun safety training, concealed carry weapons license, personal firearms trainingread more