Ok this is my new favorite way to work out. I met the owners of Divas In Defense at a net-working…read moremixer called "Kicks and Cock-tails" where you can sip cocktails and learn self defense techniques. I thought it was a cute idea for a "Ladies Night Out". I contacted one of the owners (Chris) to find out how I could host a self defense class that would best fit my organization. Chris was very helpful and was able to tailor the class to my specific goals. I decided to host a Mother's & Daughter's Kick Butt self defense class for my organization RISE UP Youth Empowerment, as a bonding activity between mothers and daughters. Although I didn't come in with any particular expectations but the class was very informative, and more importantly it was fun fun fun!!!! All the ladies who attended the class expressed that they were able to learn great moves which also focused on toning their bodies. The Self Defense teachers were great!! they kept us interested with the knowledge they gave us. I felt empowered after attending this class and I would recommend it to all women because you'll learn so much that will possibly save your life, and as a added bonus tone your body. That's the low down around town...Do you want to be down?? Smooches:) xoxo

From the owner: ALL-FEMALE self defense, stun gun, and firearm training group. We offer personal safety and self…read moredefense workshops and courses from various locations throughout Metro Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lexington and Los Angeles, as well as running clinics from several other locations. We also provide on-site corporate and private training programs, including specialty training seminars and presentations.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is such a warm, welcoming place. The coaches are kind, helpful, and teach…read morepractical, real-world self-defense--especially for bullying situations. My child loves it. Being able to take down someone twice her size makes her feel so proud! Highly recommend to any parent looking to build confidence, discipline, and real life skills in their child.

I am in my 50s and an executive that wanted to try something new. I had obvious concerns due to my…read moreage and lack of conditioning over the years. I also cannot afford to get injured. I made the best decision of my life joining Gracie Beverly Hills. Owner and Head Instructor Mike is amazingly friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I have now been going for 1 1/2 years. Finding something you enjoy doing as you get older is not easy. I absolute love the learning and mental aspect of it. I have the ability to train anywhere, Mike and his team make everyone feel welcomed. There is NO weird intimidation or overly competitive vibe. It is a great community of people that love to learning Jiu Jtisu. If you are on the fence, just try a lesson. It could change your life :)!!!

I took the Women's Basics course after moving to LA and it changed my life! I would sign all of my…read morefriends up for this class if I could. This course teaches essential skills for verbal de-escalation, boundary setting, and physical self-defense, but what really sets it apart is how those skills are ingrained through fully-adrenalized, full-force fight scenarios. That, and the fact that the IMPACT instructors are phenomenal. I'm always impressed by their attentiveness, innovative teaching techniques, and their emphasis on students' safety during physical confrontations. Since taking the Basics course, I've successfully used verbal de-escalation tools twice in real-life situations, including during a frightening incident when a muscular man ran straight at me and blocked my path while I was walking in my neighborhood. I've also applied the skills I've learned in the workplace and most other areas of life. It may sound hyperbolic, but the class really changed how I walk through the world. If you can't commit to the full Basics course, consider taking the Intro Class. It's a great place to start. IMPACT also offers an advanced course and a "Defense Against the Armed Assailant" course for those who have completed the Basics. I took both and highly recommend!

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I had wanted to take a Basics class for a long time but kept putting it off…read more(so nervous) but one day I thought JUST DO IT, and I'm so glad I did! It's not like martial arts, there's not a ton of fancy tricks; it's accessible and practical skills..AND you get to fight an actual person. I didn't just learn skills to defend myself, I learned about what I was actually capable of. It changed my life! Can't recommend enough!

The Center closed 5/31/26…read more As of 6/1/26, the KMW Sherman Oaks program moved to a temporary space at Burbank/Balboa. Check out www.ValleyKMW.com. KMW West LA program is now at IconFit at Olympic/Bundy in West LA. Check out www.iconfit.com. All the same instructors and curriculum. The schedule is online on both websites above during this transition while they update the KMW website. Check out the new spaces!

Love doing the Krav Maga classes here! The instructors are well trained, professional and helpful…read morefor us beginners. I highly recommend if you want to learn self-defense and get in great shape!

I had a great experience training with Elliot! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and…read moreempowering. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and capable, no matter their skill level. His teaching style is clear, hands-on, and practical, focusing on real-life situations to help us feel more confident and prepared. What I loved most is his supportive and encouraging approach--he truly wants every woman to feel strong and safe. I walked away not just with valuable self-defense skills, but also with a newfound sense of empowerment. Highly recommend his classes to anyone looking to build confidence and personal safety! I was the type of person to go into freeze mode and lock up during tough situations, after taking his class, I'm more confident that I will react more quickly with the skills I've acquired. Ladies, don't wait on this one. Take the 4-hour much needed class for every woman!

I took, my two daughters and I to Elliott for his conscious defense class because I wanted to be…read moresure to do so before my oldest went off to college. I'm very glad I did-this class started with something I'd never thought about before, a question about what you'd be willing to do if faced with a situation where you needed to defend yourself physically from an attacker. The question is important because it was followed by learning all the techniques for doing so, and they essentially consist of doing things to another human being that I hope I will never be faced with having to do, to say the least (but look out if you try to attack me!). I have seen changes in my daughters and myself already, for example my oldest told me about her new habit of what she now does when she enters a dark parking garage at night. Thank you, Elliott, for imparting such a wealth of safety information to us.

I started with FightFit to cross train a different sport -- it's been great for building endurance…read moreand speed -- but have stayed on because it's really fun. I never liked open group boxing classes -- it was hard to figure out what to do as an absolute beginner, and the environments never felt very welcoming. FightFit is the opposite of that. The coaches are terrific and they meet you where you are. They do work to find the right fit for your personality and goals, which I appreciate. And they fight traffic to come to you, so you don't have to.

Every session flies by it's so fun! I'm learning how to defend myself while getting an intense…read moreworkout in and my trainer Will does a great job incorporating my personal goals into each lesson.

I discovered Revat from a Meetup.com group and took a free introduction. After the introduction it…read morewas clear to me that I had to train this art. To give you some context, I trained Aikido for 5 years, including training in Japan where Aikido was founded and trained a couple years of Taekwondo. Training Revat has made a profound difference in the quality of my life. Yes, my fighting skills are improving by leaps and bounds, however, my confidence with men, and in myself, has become solid. The training not only conditions your reflexes to act automatically and effectively, but it includes life lessons at every step. I get the opportunity to see how I behave under different training situations and notice where in life I behave the same way. This gives me the opportunity to change how I'm approaching things both in my life and in training.

I first found this place through craigslist. I was looking for a class to take and by chance I was…read moreable to sign up for a women's self defense class in July last year. The majority of the classes here are mostly for men so it was perfect timing for me. I persuaded my coworker to take the class with me. Our instructor, Julie, was a small asian woman that knows her self defense. I'm taller than her and when she held me, there were many times I was unable to break away! Dont be fooled by her size! Our class size was small but very effective during the one hour instruction. During our class, Dimitri (another instructor) assisted by practicing with us so that we had a better feeling of how it is to be attacked by a man (since most little asian women dont do that type of stuff....). After each class, Julie emailed all of us a review of what we learned and how to practice our moves and forms of defense. Great class! I learned a lot! Parking in the area is limited but some street parking is available. Easily accessible by CTA blue line.

TL;DR - This is an awesome karate dojo that caters to all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities…read more As a 5'0 Asian American woman, I have always felt safe, valued and empowered when training here. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to improve mobility, strength, confidence, discipline, or just looking to try a new hobby; you might come out of it having gained so much more (like I did!). --- COVID pushed me to move back home to be closer to family during my senior year of college. It was the most stressful and isolating time of my life, and I was desperate to find community. I used to take karate lessons at ZUltimate Westwood (2005-2011), and reached out to see if any instructors from back then were still around and taking new students. Returning to the Westwood dojo was one of the best decisions of my life. Sensei Jason and Sensei Kim are not only talented martial artists, they are thoughtful educators. They challenge us physically with practical HIT-type workouts like sparring drills, bag work and strength training/conditioning, but also mentally by teaching us how to apply the kenpo forms and techniques we learn to real-life situations. More recently, they've helped me appreciate the more spiritual aspects of 'martial arts': the balance between years of training discipline and respect for tradition, and the unique interpretations that martial artists add to tradition through self-expression. Lessons are set up weekly, either 1-on-1 or with a partner(s). There are also several group classes offered every week for different age ranges (roughly ages 4-6, 7-11, teens and adults classes.There's a filtered water dispenser to keep hydrated, just remember to bring your own water bottle! Always park in the back of the building; there's a free tandem lot, as well as a cheap paid lot right next to that (~$4 for all day parking in some spots, just make sure you read the signs).

Z Ultimate is wonderful! We love our time at the studio! Private lessons are key to our learning!…read more The group classes are a blast!