Academy of Self Defense

User Reviews of Academy of Self Defense

Yelp.com Review - by Victor T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I use to be a student of ASD and there aren't enough words in the English dictionary to explain how great of a place this is. The whole crew there is amazing. Ev is the best! Not only do they teach...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jud D.

5.0 of 5 stars. ASD is amazing! I was looking for a way to get in shape, and to learn self defense techniques that would help in worst case scenarios. I went to check it out 2.5 months ago, and have been completely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andy m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Couldn't ask for a better intro to Krav Maga! I hadn't trained in any combat technique since high school wrestling and was able to get involved in the class right away. The emphasis is placed on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz J.

5.0 of 5 stars. great place to get a butt-kicking workout! this is a very healthy, fun, and energetic environment and the instructors are fun and crazy and will push you to your limit. The two-week free trial is so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joann T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to ASD for over a year now and I absolutely love it! It's my home away from home... since I am there for hours at a time. I look forward to coming through ASD's doors every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn G.

2.0 of 5 stars. i have trained alot of places in alot of styles, this was not the best or the worst
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks! It's a great, friendly environment where everyone, students and teachers, are there to help you learn to defend yourself and get better. I started taking Krav Maga classes here a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony H.

5.0 of 5 stars. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."My journey into martial arts began many years ago with traditional Japanese systems. When I moved back to the bay area, my initial thought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bobby a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything here is outstanding! I do all the JCF classes--boxing, 300, cardio kickboxing, etc. Jivoni has developed a system that is fun and challenging but best of all it is rewarding--you get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by chris r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I do not do reviews allot.However, I pretty much mimic what others have stated about this place, when they say it is a great gym. I practice jiu jitsu at another place and came to check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I trained here for a few months when I was living in the South Bay and I hope to return soon after I finish law school up in Berkeley. I'm a grappler and so about 90% of my training here consisted of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Star A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to ASD for over a year now and let me tell you, it still kicks my a$$ everytime! Jivoni's Combo Fit class is intense, non-stop, and tough! (I actually threw up my very first class...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been attending Academy of Self Defense for nearly three years now, and I'm hopelessly addicted. No, really, I am. When I took a job that prevented me from attending for several months, I became...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JONATHAN A.

5.0 of 5 stars. ASD is the only Northern California gym affiliated with Miletich Mixed Martial Arts. For those who are unfamiliar with the mixed martial arts (MMA) community, this program is modeled after the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going for a couple weeks now and I'm addicted to it! I'm very glad that my girlfriend introduced me to this class. Jivoni's Combo Fit (JCF) is the most intensive working out I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wai See C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're into trying something different in your workout routines, I recommend Jivoni's Combo Fit (JCF) cardio kick boxing class. This offers you a great way to release stress and it's fun.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to my first Krav Maga class on a Saturday morning, not really knowing what to expect, and it was the hardest workout I ever had in my life. I went back to a Tuesday evening class, and I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I started at ASD since the first day it opened. To this day, I am forever loyal to Instructors Everest Pepper, Kirian Fitzgibbons, and Jivoni Jordan. As a law enforcement officer, I learned some of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vlad V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just had my first training session and I'm very excited. I liked the informal setting, the dynamic instructors, and the no-frills signup (which means complete privacy - they never check your ID or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ernest A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I enjoyed taking some Krav Maga here. The classes are such that even the total beginner can learn things very quickly. We liked how the knowledgeable, dynamic instructors answered any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gargi M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is my addiction. There is nothing else in this world that will get me on the road by 6:20AM to get to my 7AM combat fit class with Jivoni. I sometimes dream about him shouting, "Don't touch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to train with Jivoni at my old job, but as soon as I left that company I knew I had to go to ASD so I could still get training from him. His classes at ASD are even better than the small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. In short: This is an excellent martial arts gym. Very good facility, superb instruction, and good people. Highly recommended for anyone from beginner to advanced. There is also an excellent cardio...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JM C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I started here 1st week of January and have been enjoying my experience ever since. I am taking Jivoni's Combat Fit and Escrima whenever I can get out of work. Combat Fit is intense and will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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