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NOVA Self Defense - Demonstrating creating space to get to offense.

NOVA Self Defense

5.0(3 reviews)
36.6 mi

Great introductory course for those that want to be more aware and practice hands on skills. Two…read morehours was the perfect amount of time for this course. The class started right into some hands on stuff...bring a water bottle it can be a workout! The practice sessions really made me more aware of the areas I need to improve in. I'm ready for level 2!

I have been attending NOVA Self Defense regularly for the past three months. Saturday mornings are…read morenow one of my favorite parts of my week! Evan and the assistant instructors are very good about giving constructive, targeted feedback. I feel that I have learned a lot of new things and had plenty of opportunity to fine-tune the basics, which has helped me build up my strength. In class, we learn to protect ourselves and fight back. When we learn new techniques, Evan breaks down the psychological aspects before moving into the how-to, enabling a full understanding of the why you are learning this. The real-life scenarios continue to be a helpful, and above all, safe way for me to try out what I've learned. Some of the other reviews have mentioned the work out at the end of class. This is no joke. The workout is the best! We do circuit training with some combative stuff thrown in, like palm strikes, elbows, and knife-dodging. Evan encourages you and will even work out with you. I'm not even a fitness freak (ugghhh I hate the gym), but this workout rocks. For those who are feeling iffy about the class and the amount of combat that takes place, please be assured that Evan always encourages you to find a way out of a physical altercation. This is an attitude that I have always appreciated because at the end of the day, I'm a lover, not a fighter. This class is just teaching you what you can do if you are left with no choice or caught off guard.

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NOVA Self Defense - What are the variables you need to consider when the attack involves a knife?

What are the variables you need to consider when the attack involves a knife?

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Washington Han Mu Do - Learning basic stance helps execute and defend against attack.

Washington Han Mu Do

4.7(17 reviews)
14.0 mi

My 7 year old started Han Mu Do in late August of 2024. I've been looking around to find a…read moredefensive style of martial arts for awhile (I wanted him to learn Aikido or Hapkido). I saw this place being recommended by many of the local moms in the Maple Valley/Covington Mom group on facebook, so I checked out their website and found that Han Mu Do incorporates Aikido/Hapkido in their teaching! I contacted Washington Han Mu Do for my son to attend the trial class. My son loved the trial class, and he wanted to continue (He is one of the most undecisive kid on this earth, and him wanting to continue is a big deal). It's been almost 2 months since he started, and he loves the classes. The environment is very family friendly and they teach the kids respect and discipline in addition to martial arts (which my son needs badly). Their prime location is also what sealed the deal for us. They are located within close distance from the local elementary schools, which makes it convenient to take my son to the class after picking him up from the after school program. In the same center, there is Taco Time and McDonalds just across the street for easy dinner after the class.

Long time customer…read more Good place if you want a workout other than the gym and kickboxing. Not so great if you want a mix of the physical and mental, yin and yang, contrary to the yin-yang symbol incorporate into their logo. While Han Mu Do is a good form of martial arts, the Maple Valley location is the only location in Washington State. You will likely start over if you leave. With only a few licensed instructors, mature students are often relied upon heavily to lead lower students and classes. Favorites are compensated, others are not. As a result, the schedule is not reliable due to leader availability. Unlike Washington Han Mu Do, other martial arts studios often include some aspects of Asian philosophy, such as an active focus on the balance between mind and body, meditation as part of the session, and understanding that spirit and body need to be in harmony. This studio is about forms, sets, and workouts. Repeat. Overall, a good cost to experience ratio when compared to a gym or other exercise place. But is that really what you wanted to do when you join a martial arts studio?

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Washington Han Mu Do - The VanderWaal Family all training as a family at Washington Han Mu Do

The VanderWaal Family all training as a family at Washington Han Mu Do

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Strategic Living

Strategic Living

4.9(19 reviews)
25.7 mi•Industrial District

I really enjoyed Joanne's 6-week self defense class for women and highly recommend it! I…read moreappreciated that it was more than just the physical moves, but also how to verbally set boundaries (like saying no without apologizing!), and red flags to look for. Some of the info was a refresher, some brand new. I also appreciated that alternative moves were suggested, like for folks with bad knees, or the guidance for a woman using a cane. Everyone can benefit from this class! To answer the questions most people asked me: The class is kept to a small size, about 12 people. It's only for women, trans, and non-binary; no men. Folks in the class ranged from teen to 60s--I loved seeing mothers and daughters taking the class together. About half of the physical practice involved a punching bag dummy, and the other half involved hands-on practice with classmates, which was necessary, helpful, but also a bit awkward at times. But, I got over it, and got a lot out of it.

I loved taking Joanne's class. Each week, I learned something new! While the physical moves were…read moregreat to have under my belt, the cerebral lessons were just as helpful (i.e grooming behaviors, setting boundaries, how to say no). We had a small group so class was more conversational and we could ask questions anytime. I highly recommend Joanne's class if you're thinking about brushing up on your self defense skills or are not sure where to start! I now feel more confident out in the world after taking this course. Thank you for all that you do!

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Strategic Living - Here I am with my teacher Joanne Factor looking tough & badass.

Here I am with my teacher Joanne Factor looking tough & badass.

Strategic Living - With my teacher Joanne, smiling this time. Joanne's an awesome teacher: patient, understanding, funny, and strong as hell.

With my teacher Joanne, smiling this time. Joanne's an awesome teacher: patient, understanding, funny, and strong as hell.

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Seattle Close Range Tactics

Seattle Close Range Tactics

4.9(20 reviews)
28.3 mi•Fremont

I've been attending Seattle CRT classes for a few months now and plan on attending for a long time…read moreat this rate. Seattle CRT focuses on tactics for real-world altercations (rather than in sports, where there are rules, weight classes, organized starts, etc.). Things I've already learned include how to manage distance with possible attackers; how to throw many types of punches, kicks, and knees (and how to combine them into combinations); how to be offensive and defensive at the same time; how to incorporate weapons (in ways that also complement attacking without weapons); the different attack timings; how to use the same attack across multiple distances; and even some initial grappling (again, this is just after a few months). A lot of the most useful lessons are front-loaded to get you set up as soon as possible. For example, they make sure your footwork, punching, and kicking basics are solid before moving onto the more nuanced, complicated material. Cory is always happy to answer questions and share his experience and takes on the different approaches. He will show you how different variations cater better or worse to "Real world" situations (vs. sports, etc.). You can tell he also cares about his students, wants to make sure we learn the right and safe ways of doing things, and knows how to crack a joke every now and then to lighten up some serious topics. I personally like the hybrid approach where the best aspects of several different arts are combined: the Wing Chun offensive approach to defense is merged with the versatile and weapon-friendly Filipino boxing punches and powerful Muay Thai kickboxing attacks. It might not be for everybody (if you want a more sport-oriented training, for example), but Seattle CRT is exactly what I was looking for and I'm a very happy student.

Corey is a great instructor. His long term students that help out with teaching are also very good…read more I am really enjoying myself. Corey is knowledgable and good at explaining why not just the mechanics. The classes are fun and I am learning a lot. Little by little gaining confidence because Seattle is scary and I want to be able to defend myself.

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