I have attended KMSD on and off for a decade. I have experience with different forms of martial…read morearts and different studios including Hapkido, boxing, MMA. If you are seeking to learn true personal self defense, KM is it. It is taught to law enforcement and military, so that makes it a thumbs up for my goals. Dana Kaplan is an incredible, caring instructor and I am so happy to be back in his classes again. I will continue working with him in the years ahead and appreciate the time and effort he puts into making each class valuable and fun. I have become much more aware of my surroundings and confident in my capabilities since training here. Highly recommend!

Incredible self defense! Helpful experienced instructors. Great group and learning experience…read more I would recommend this group to everyone who wants to know what to do and how to do it to ensure your personal safety and give you added confidence. Highly recommend!

This place is one of Alexandria's best kept secrets…read more Flexible hours to your schedule Trains with children and adults One on one sessions or small classes Affordable Personalized training Real world self defense Awesome equipment clean facility Friendly and professional with a depth of experience Encourages with positive enthusiasm Master Joe Chandler is professional and has a diverse amount of experience, which he uses with every client to create a uniquely tailored personal fitness work out. His flexible hours and clear enthusiasm in people's personal fitness and MMA training are generously shared for a more than fair price. Self defense is all about muscle memory and his personalized work outs help you develop the familiarity with the movements. That allows one to steadily build the challenge of the fitness plan with fast results. In only a short time I was feeling healthier, more in control of my body and mind all while learning cool Martial arts moves. I am proud to list this on my performance resume as to where I have gained more grace, confidence, and strength to my moves as I dance with fire and LED glow light tools. I happened to have come across Master Chandler on face book while looking for a trainer that could work with me in developing my skill with Martial Arts weapons. He did get me looking in the right way then he asked me what I was doing for conditioning my body for the rigorous strain that I was presently subjecting my body to while performing my fire dance. It was during that one conversation and my first training session that he was able to help me build a MMA/Self defense styled work out that has strengthened my back (which is badly damaged from past injuries) improve my balance and endurance, and provided me a vital healthy out let for my stress. I recommend Master Chandler as a trainer and love his clean, well equipped training facility, which is tucked away behind the red brick building off Duke St. next to Fudruckers.

My daughter recently decided to move from Pacific Beach to NY with her 2 roommates. She'll be…read morewalking everywhere & riding the subway. I want to make sure that she is prepared & able to protect/defend herself in any situation. Joe customized a class for her & 3 friends. They said they learned a lot, had a great workout & definitely feel more confident. Joe even followed up with both me & my daughter after the class to touch base and see if we had any additional questions. Very professional & personable. I'm going to book a family session with him when my other daughter comes home for summer from college. I would highly recommend Joe & Street Smart Self Defense for anyone serious about protecting themselves & their kids!

This woman run class was 1000/10!!!! The self defense class was one of the most empowering class I…read morehave ever taken, the teacher was so knowledgeable and such a great advocate for safety! I encourage anyone to sign up, it will be the best thing you could do for yourself!

Yury and Veronica have created a friendly, supportive community with a strong emphasis on practical…read moreself-defense. Classes are well structured, challenging, and fun without being overwhelming. Private coaching sessions with Alec have been extremely productive and worth the time. I highly recommend Impact Krav Maga for its solid training and a great atmosphere.

I tried a few classes here at this location. They have some amazing instructors, I learned a lot…read moreabout martial arts, self defense techniques and learn about different strategies and techniques. I recommend trying out a few classes!

My som does Kung Fu here. All the instructors are very friendly and patient. Highly recommend this…read moreplace

This is a small family own business and you truly feel that when you're there…read more My daughter started in the toddler class at 5 yrs old and advance to the next class after 3 month with the suggestion from coach Jason. Shes having fun and learning so much. There is a lot of hands on learning and the kids really get to practice all the moves on each other. All the coaches and students are so incredibly friendly and respectful. If you're interested in having your kid or even you try to out this place. It's wonderful!

I just took a few of the free introduction classes for Muay Thai and Boxing that will be offered…read morehere and absolutely LOVED it. The instructors Pete and Dominic are very detailed with explaining the strikes and combos. They both take their time and pay attention to every student. I am hoping they'll be able to add more classes at earlier times because parking may be an issue during the week nights. My gym closed so while I am still looking for my new "home", I can see myself making this place it! I highly recommend checking their classes out if you're interested in learning both arts.

Patient Trainers True professionals and willing to help you…read morelearn Loved every minute of it

Coaches at Premier Fight deserve 5 stars!!!!! Professional,…read morededicated and patient!!! Great job guys!!!!

Practical Defense Systems' 16-hour CCW course is hands down one of the best classes you can spend…read moreyour hard-earned money on, especially in this economy. I would 10/10 recommend it to all my family members before they begin carrying. I have been carrying a firearm overtly for over 16 years and concealed for nearly nine years. During that time, I've taken numerous tactical shooting courses ranging from low to medium speed and drag. Going into this class, I initially thought a 16-hour California CCW course would be a waste of my time and money. However, Joel and Dave's expert knowledge, experience, and the overall flow of the course quickly changed my perspective. The material was well presented, practical, and highly relevant. The significant amount of simulator time was especially valuable and helped reinforce real-world decision-making. I'm very glad I took their course and definitely feel better equipped to carry concealed in the Wild West that is California. Thanks, gentlemen -- I look forward to taking more courses in the future.

This review is a few months late. But I took the 16 hour CCW training course that is required for…read moreyour CCW California permit. This was by far the best course I could recommend. Joe made sure we weren't sitting in a classroom being bored with reading and presentations. We got hands on practical training and situational training. I was intimated being the only woman in a room of men, but Joe continued to help me feel comfortable in my own abilities despite anyone else in the room. He has other courses and training which are valuable to anyone that own a firearm or looking to own one.

I've been training at Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu for about 2 months now, and I can honestly say it's…read moreone of the best decisions I've made to continue my journey. The vibes here are super welcoming and positive--everyone is supportive, there's no ego, and it feels like a real community from day one. Professor Mark and Professor Geoff are both excellent instructors. They break down techniques in clear, easy-to-follow steps, which has been huge for me. No rushing through moves; they make sure you understand the "why" behind everything before moving on. The classes are well-structured, with solid technical instruction followed by live rolling at the end, which is the perfect way to put what you learned into practice and build confidence. They offer convenient morning and evening classes, so it fits easily into a busy schedule (I've been hitting both depending on my work day). The facility is clean, the mats are good, and they have a changing room. If you're in the Scripps Ranch/Poway area and thinking about trying BJJ, this place is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!

Great teaching and the academy is beautiful. PROFESSOR Marc is so nice and informativeread more

I had a great experience taking this class, both the classroom and the range sessions were…read moreeducational, imformative and not at all boring. I would highly recommend Bill and his Team for taking your CCW class. I look forward to more training from Bill and his team going forward.

CCW USA Firearms Training is top notch. Bill and his team are highly trained and knowledgeable…read moreprofessionals. I highly recommend CCW USA for all your firearm training and CCW needs.