Went for my kids first Jiu Jitsu lesson here and we both immediately fell in love with the class…read more The instructor Ollie is well versed both in practice and theory, while explaining techniques in detail and with patience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to train Mind as well as Body!

Sedona Self Defense is a fantastic contribution to the Sedona community. My whole family is…read moretraining with Oli. Oli's teaching style and technique are top notch as he comes from a solid Jui Jitsu background. He is mindful and patient with kids and adults. His wife and assistant, Margot, is delightful. This is perfect for getting great exercise and developing practical self defense skills For all ages. Thank you Oli and Margot!

I work at a women's boxing gym called Jabz and we brought Denise in for a 90 minute workshop. It…read morewas fantastic! She was so friendly and professional. She has a passion for this that comes across as she teaches plus she mixed in some humor while teaching about such a sensitive topic. The information was priceless and she had great drills for us to practice. Being an all women's gym it was nice to learn this stuff from another woman! She did also bring a male assistant to help with drills which was so helpful as it made it more real. Cannot recommend Denise enough! By far the best self-defense class I've been to. Every woman left feeling empowered and talked about it for weeks to come!

I enrolled in the Strong and Safe workshop with my high-school-aged daughter in order for her to…read morelearn how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. Denise teaches a fast-paced mix of situations, statistics and vital hands-on training using the strength of one's own body. I now feel more empowered in parking lots, meeting new clients and early morning outdoor exercise. I hope it's training that neither of us ever need to employ, but it just might be the exuded confidence from this workshop that avoids an occurrence that might have otherwise happened. Karen H., Runner, Business Owner

Amazing experience and staff! Clearly explained, and demonstrated different situations and skills…read more Feel so much more confident and prepared! Highly highly recommend!!

If you're looking for self-defense training that's actually rooted in reality, this is the place…read more Troy is the real deal. His approach isn't flashy or theoretical. It's practical, pressure-tested, and built around scenarios you might actually face. I've trained with Troy and can tell you firsthand: the instruction is top notch, the environment is welcoming, and you leave every session feeling sharper and more confident. He meets you where you are, whether you're brand new or experienced, and pushes you to get better without any ego in the room. 5 . Can't recommend Reality Defense enough!

This is the best martial arts school in Northern Arizona. My family and I researched and tried out…read moreother schools in Flagstaff before we found Sleeping Lion. Grand Master Wilson has developed a very holistic curriculum based around Hapkido. It's a very practical and effective system for real-world self defense. Best of all, Sleeping Lion has age-appropriate classes for everyone. My kids are in the youth program and are learning so much and having a great time. I've seen their skills develop and their self confidence has skyrocketed! Sensei Nina Wilson runs the youth programs and she is excellent! The adult classes are amazing. Both Master Nelson and Grand Master Wilson are superb instructors. They are very good at paying attention to the strengths and weaknesses of their students and working with each of them to achieve their goals. Both weapons and empty hand classes are interesting and jam-packed with useful teaching.

I have been training with Grand Master Wilson for over four years. I am less than a year from…read moreearning my Black Belt in Hapkido. We work on self-defenses that uses joint locks, grappling and throwing techniques. The instruction is not limited to just Hapkido. We practice kicks, punches, grappling, submission holds, weapons, and other striking attacks. Hapkido emphasizes using the opponents energy against them by redirection of force and eventual control of the opponent. I have two daughters who also have been training at Sleeping Lion Martial Arts. We chose this form of Martial Arts because anyone can use this training to control and end a confrontation safely.

One of the most diverse Martial Arts in the area. Such a great group of people and very close knit…read morewith the community. Very family oriented. (Improving lives and uniting families) is one of their motos. They serve from ages 4 and up. They teach characteristics such as self discipline, self control, confidence, kindness, respect and much more. I do not know how they do it, but they cover so many aspects of martial arts including self defense, get fit programs, mixed martial arts, weapons and many other programs. They really are a tight knit family who really puts a lot into the community in many ways.

My Son has been going here for years. Staff is friendly but also focused on pushing your kid to the…read morenext level. as a parent you want your kid to learn how to protect themselves, but what 2knuckle's offers is so much deeper. Since joining, I've seen a massive shift in my son's MMA skills, but the real transformation has been in his character. This gym doesn't just teach striking and grappling; they weave faith, confidence, and life skills into every session. If you're looking for a place that trains the soul as much as the body, this is it.

We had an awesome training session with Gil. He taught my 10 year old gun safety and made sure he…read moreunderstood it before he was allowed to shoot. He taught him how to take apart his gun and what the parts were called. My son loved working will Gil and learned to properly stand and shoot a pistol and a rifle as well as hand grips. Gil also taught me things I didnt even learn in my CCW class. He is very patient and knowledgeable I would recommend him above the rest as he is very detailed. We were also offered snacks and drinks! Now thats customer service. If you want to learn the correct ways to shoot hes your guy.

From the owner: Specializing in Firearms Training for new Firearms owners. Concealed Carry Permits. Basic…read moreOrientation and Defensive Training on Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns