Best Self Defense School Sunnyvale Near Me

4worldlovers: Self defense classes are a great way to get in shape, stay in shape, and learn how to react confidently in a hostile situation. We offer Krav Maga classes for people of every skill level and physical ability so anyone can find the right fit for their personal journey. In addition to in-person self defense training, the Academy of Self Defense is proud to offer online classes to help you meet your training goals from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re just starting on the path to a healthier you or you’re an established martial artist who wants to fine-tune their skill set, our instructors are ready to help you develop into the best version of yourself.

With 100+ weekly classes there’s a program that fits into your busy lifestyle. Set goals & conquer them with the help of experienced instructors that will improve your physical conditioning & teach you skills to confidently protect yourself.

Members receive full access to our existing collection 5000+ on demand training, technique, and fitness videos so you can pursue individual studies on your own time and at your own pace. This includes past self defense classes, seminars, and workshops to help you hone your skills.

Designed for distance learning, our online Krav Maga program is fully testable from your home. This lets you not only learn new skills but progress in level, earning the recognition your hard work deserves.

4worldlovers:
An effective self-defense does not have to be violent and destructive. The dynamics of Aikido gives us the option of a hard or soft response to aggression, and the calmness of mind to choose appropriately.


Techniques involve blending with the energy of an attack, drawing the attacker out of their area of strength, and redirecting the energy of the attack to a favorable outcome.

Principles of harmony, blending with adversity, and leading a conflict to a positive resolution makes Aikido applicable to physical conflict as well as daily life.

4worldlovers:
My experience as an instructor over the last 2 decades has been in martial arts and human body dynamics. At a young age I obtained 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hwa Rang Do, and was twice a world champion grappler.

My experience involves most facets of martial arts including striking, joint manipulation, throws, sparring, grappling, weapon fighting, but what intrigues me most is developing students to their highest potential. As we live each day, it is important for us to think about how can better ourselves with the time we have. As I teach, my goal is to help students find their truth; help them obtain self-awareness and build from a place of honesty. In battle, there are only 2 outcomes, win or die, and a warrior unprepared for battle will surely meet their fate.

Aside from being a martial artist, I teach classes in conditioning, coordination, muscle endurance, and overall health/wellness. I am available for specialty training which can include women's self-defense, bully prevention, tournament preparation, sparring coaching, and full-contact professional training.

If you are the type that wants to get fit, toned, in shape, build lean muscle, or just get your energy back, please reach out.

Instructor Day is amazing! He is training my 4.5 year old son, who has a terrible time focusing and more energy than he knows what to do with. Instructor Day is super patient and makes class fun. Highly recommend!

Instructor Day has been a really knowledgeable teacher/mentor. I was initially nervous about starting martial arts but really enjoyed his instruction from the get-go. Classes are engaging because you are trying to master a technique rather than copy haphazard movements. Highly recommend!

I have been working with Instructor Day for a few weeks, and all I can say is - WOW! I feel like a new person. I have learned so much and developed a whole new appreciation for movement. I leave classes tired but exhilarated. Instructor Day really personalizes your class- makes sure your body is feeling well, explains whatever you have questions about, and introduces new techniques at a pace that’s exciting and not overwhelming.

4worldlovers: Located in University Plaza, our headquarters and center for self defense and fitness in Santa Clara offers classes up to 7 days a week featuring Israeli Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Functional Fitness, and more.


We also have separate BJJ for kids and Krav Maga for kids programs for our neighbors ages 6-10.

Home to our master instructors Danny Zelig and Flavio Meier, we provide the best in self-defense training for the Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Milpitas, Campbell area.

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