Valley Self-Defense

Looking for a welcoming place for your neurodivergent child? Our karate instructors have experience working with students across the Autism spectrum and can help your child learn and grow! Interested in learning more? Your first class is always free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF [Image: A white man in a black karate uniform holds a form while a young Asian man holds the same form while wearing a red karate uniform.]

Comfort is key! It's important to us that you feel comfortable on our mats. To help, we allow you to watch classes before joining, step back if you're feeling activated, or give you techniques to use if you're emotions are rising. Interested in learning more? Your first class is always free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF 📸: Matt Brouse/@PorradoPhotography [Image: A woman with gray hair pulled back and red glasses defends against a knife attack from a white man with short brown hair and wearing a black shirt]

It's important to us that our students feel safe and comfortable on our mat. We do everything that we can to help, such as watching for trauma responses, allowing people to watch or step off the mat if they are activated, help people manage responses to techniques, and more. Interested in learning more? Your first class is always free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF 📸: Matt Brouse/@PorradoPhotography [Image: A white woman with blond hair, a blue tie dye bandana, and a black shirt blocks the slap of a woman with brown hair, a gray crop top, and black shorts]

Are you prepared to protect yourself and others in the event of an active shooter situation? Join Krav Maga Expert Paula Meyers for a free active shooter response training on Saturday, November 30th at 1pm and learn how to: • Identify and respond to an active shooter threat • Use effective self-defense techniques to protect yourself and others • Improve your situational awareness to prevent or survive an attack • Build confidence and reduce stress in high-pressure situations To sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/gm8J7MNh

Our instructors are trained to help you understand how to defend against weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat. Interested in learning more? Your first class is always free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF 📸: Matt Brouse/@PorradoPhotography [Image: A white female with blond hair pulled back holds the arm and shoulder of a male instructor who is stabbing her with a plastic knife. She is discussing a technique to another person who is off camera.]

LGBTQ+ Self-Defense classes will be back on the schedule starting Saturday, November 2nd at 11am! Join us for self-defense classes that focus on hand-to-hand combat, weapons, and defending against group attacks in a safe and understanding environment. Interested in joining us? Your first class is free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF [Image: A white hand holds a LGBTQ+ pride flag in front of the Valley Self-Defense signage on the front of the building]

At Valley Self-Defense, we believe that self-defense is for everyone, no matter your age, gender, presentation, or ability. Interested in learning more? You can join your first class for free! To learn more or to check us out, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF [Image: A young man with long brown hair pulled into a ponytail defends a punch from an older white man with buzzed brown hair wearing a black and white martial arts uniform. They are watched by a man wearing a light blue shirt and black pants.]

Are you interested in your child learning a martial art, but not sure where to start? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a fun and popular way for your child to learn fighting skills in a safe environment! Our kids BJJ instructors are prepared to help your child learn skills that will help them learn and grow. Interested in joining us? Your first class is free! To learn more or to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/g6R3WBmF [Image: A young girl with a brown ponytail wearing a white gi [or BJJ outfit] is pinning an adult with short blonde hair wearing a blue gi. They are both on a black gym mat.]

Congratulations to owner and instructor Shelly Johnson and instructor Alex Chernyshov on their designation as Lead Civilian Instructors! This means that they've taken three instructor courses above and beyond our Civilian Instructor Course. With this designation, over 90% of Valley Self-Defense's instructors and owners are considered Lead Civilian Instructors, meaning that you're instructors continue to train and learn and build their skill sets to teach you more. [Image: A woman with long blond hair and a man with a brown beard and bald head hold certificates standing in front of a banner that says "Valley Self-Defense" and "So that one may walk in peace..."]

Congratulations to all CFIC participants on the finish of the course! Everyone left it on the mat after a challenging and fun test. Thank you to Chris Tzikas and the International Krav Maga Federation for allowing us to host this course. [Image: A group of people and one dog pose in front of a banner that says "Valley Self-Defense" and "So that one may walk in peace.."]