Realistic self defense for all ages, fun, and positive…read more My family has had students in seven dojos over the decades, in four styles, and Discovery Defense hits the sweet spot of having accessible lessons, assuming that students are human beings of all sizes and abilities, and also having an advanced curriculum for those interested in using various weapons, and learning how to move beyond specific techniques. Want to learn basic defenses against the most common unarmed street attacks? You'll learn that at Discovery Defense. But stick around and you'll also learn how to use sticks, knives, or anything else you can get your hand on in a pinch, and how to keep your wits under pressure.

This school has high quality instructors that know what they are doing and care that their pupils…read morelearn something useful with real world applications. If you are looking for a place where you can build a skillet that will enable you to protect yourself and loved ones in a comfortable and positive environment then look no further. This place is a real gem of a find!

Jonny is one of the best Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the Valley! I trust him and his athletes to train…read moreour kids the right way.

Jonathan hosted a private lesson for me and my friends. He was super helpful, kind and thorough. He…read moretook our unique situations in to consideration and made sure to cover the likely scenarios that we may face. I would strongly recommend taking his women's self defense class!!

My wife and I decided last October 2025 to take a free first class at EVKM for a date night. I…read morefirst spoke to Keith the owner on the phone who was friendly and encouraging. I had some concerns mand explained I might not be able physically do the class. Im not 20 years old anymore and am short one wash board stomach lol. I thought I might be to old ( in my mind Im 30 :), but my body is 54. Keith said to come in and give it a shot its free to try it. He also said to come and do what you can there is no failure to try. My wife and I took an introductory class on a Friday evening. Everyone was very nice from the minute we arrived, with no pressure and no "Im better than you attitude" . Everyone of all ages was smiling, friendly and encouraging. The facility is second to none with all the cool pads and mats and work out punching bags. It's a large space with good lighting and is well taken care of, bathrooms were clean as well. It is obvious from the moment you enter the building that they take pride in thier space as much as thier philosophy and practices. We got right in to to our 50 minute class starting with the owner himself, Keith (a black belt), showing us a basic fight stance. Then a female instuctor named Amy took over with a basic warmup consisting of jumping jacks, jogging around the padded mat and stretches etc. She then taught us to punch correctly and we learned how to break out of a choke hold. I was amazed at what you can learn in 1 hour with a quality well spoken instructors that actually cares if you "get it" or not. My wife also liked the class. After the class ended we had a post meeting with Keith where he gave us the run down on options for memberships and pricing. It all seemed fair for what you get and access to so much skilled training. I've owned my own small business for 27 years so I can appreciate fair, but still needing to make a profit pricing to keep a good business going strong. If its to cheap the business won't last and if its to expensive no one will pay the high price. After a couple days I called Keith and signed up on a limited basis at first because I honestly didn't know if this was something I could commit to with my work schedule and responsibilities for running my own business. My wife liked the class and hoped to do more, but has some serious neck and ankle issues from past injuries and felt after thinking about it more that she would be better off to do something more geared toward her physical restrictions. However she whole heartedly encouraged me to continue to go if I liked it and so I did! I started with one class a week at first and then over the course of a few months realized what a physical and mental benefit Krav Maga was adding to to my life. I made time in my life for the training and now 5 months in I'm going 3 to 4 times a week and have added some running and home workouts as well. I have learned a lot and excited to learn more, there is years and years worth to material to learn so it is always a challenge every class. I also bought a Krav Maga book recommended by one of the instructors and have used it to review after class what we learned and practice on my own. I found that doing some of the techniques in my pool is great practice and the water gives resistance to the moves and forces you to go slow and be more precise...and its relaxing. The long and short of it is East Valley Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness in Tempe is worth every penny and I would say if you are looking for something to get fit other than going to a sweaty gym with everyone parading around like peacocks this might be just the fit you are looking for. It's never to late or to early to make positive life changes and take care of the most important thing in your life ...YOU! Once you help yourself you can then help others in many ways from a place of both mental and physical strength!

This place is awesome. I was doing kickboxing and Krav Maga before covid hit and was 40 years old…read moreand I'm the best shape of my life. canceling was easy so I'm not sure what that review is about. if you want a great workout, this is the spot. keep in mind...I used to be 260 pounds and was 40 when I joined EVKM.

Gabriele really knows what you need! He is highly professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, and…read morededicated to his craft. I've gone to him for more than a year and I love what he does for me - you will too!! Give them a try. The cost is very reasonable compared to other stretch studios.

From the owner: My name is Gabriel Augusto Pardo with Mobile Stretch therapists. Certified in Stretching and…read moreflexibility fundamentals and Physiology of flexibility,plus Advanced Application of Assisted Stretching Techniques by The Stretching Institute, Stretch Coach. I am also a certified personal fitness trainer by ACE American Council on Exercise and a Self defense Specialist . So with us you have the benefit of enjoying a combination of health and Self defense services . So I believe that you look good on the outside when you are confident and feel good on the inside. It is the reason I will take you on a unique journey of Body and Mind transformation.

This trainer is the best of the best! His knowledge and experience is second to none.read more

From the owner: We have real world experience, from actual participation in multiple life threatening circumstances…read moreas well as being a leader in the sport. Several State, Regional and National titles as well as being ranked #1 in the World.We Expect Your Best Effort and Accept No Less.

Update: it's been about 2 years and I'm still loving the staff and community of practitioners that…read moretrain here. There are often special guests that come to enlighten us. Thank you QMAC for making a believer out of me. This place is perfect if you're looking to try out jujitsu. I can't speak for the other arts taught there, but I can say one look at some of the long bows makes me want to know more! Micheal and his staff are accommodating, patient and well versed in their craft. The coolest thing about this spot is if you are interested in jujitsu, you can come try before you commit to anything. But be warned "it's super addictive" I love this martial art & have been fascinated by it for some time now, it's so great to have a place to go and train with patient guys and gals who are of similar mind sets.

Great family environment and kids loved it first trip in and ongoing... they do a great job here!read more

Great instructor, small classes and individual attention for your kiddos to improve in their skills.read more

My nephew who is five goes to this school and I watch his classes. There's a sitting area where you…read morecan see the class. The instructor who is the owner is friendly and can captivate fidgety young children into well disciplined children. I'm very impressed how my nephew and his classmates are very involved with the lessons.

Hands down the best tactical and CCW training experience I've ever had!…read morePrime Tactical Training delivers from start to finish. Eric was a standout instructor -- super knowledgeable, hilarious when you need a laugh, and serious when it matters. His real-world experience adds massive value, and he makes complex topics easy to understand. It's a privilege learning from someone with his background in law enforcement. After earning my CCW, I loved getting hands-on time shooting with my everyday carry. It was both practical and a blast. You can tell this team truly cares about helping people become confident, responsible, and safe. The follow-up after the course blew me away too. They don't disappear once class is over -- they stay connected and make sure you're good moving forward. If you want high-quality training with genuine people who know their stuff, Prime Tactical Training should be your first call. I'd give them more stars if Yelp allowed it.

From the owner: We are a family owned-and-operated business servicing the Phoenix-metro area. Founded by a…read morefull-time detective, we provide custom security/safety plans for your church, school, business, or home. Services include active shooter trainings, scenario-based training specific to your facility, firearm safety/instruction, CCW, defensive tactics, and situational awareness.

My wife and I searched for over a year for an authentic place to study kung fu. We finally found…read morethis place and we are very happy. The kung fu master actually grew up in the kung fu temple in mainland China and he traveled around the world giving kung fu demonstrations. Now he's a great teacher of kung fu to us here in the United States. If you want to study authentic kung fu this is it!

Instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and a talented teacher. Such a pleasure to train with!read more

My daughter and I have taken eight Krav Maga classes with Gene. We…read more must really like it - for we both keep coming back!