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Self defense instructors near Burbank, CA

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FightFit Personal Trainers

5.0

(28)

In high demand

  • 36 hires on Thumbtack

    36 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

Frequently hired
Self Defense with Brie

5.0

(18)

In high demand

  • 34 hires on Thumbtack

    34 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

Responds quickly
Power Block Training

5.0

(13)

  • 3 hires on Thumbtack

    3 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

Highly rated
FightFit Personal Trainers

5.0

(28)

In high demand

  • 36 hires on Thumbtack

    36 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

Frequently hired
Self Defense with Brie

5.0

(18)

In high demand

  • 34 hires on Thumbtack

    34 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

Responds quickly
Power Block Training

5.0

(13)

  • 3 hires on Thumbtack

    3 hires on Thumbtack

  • Serves Burbank, CA

    Serves Burbank, CA

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Avatar for CFS Self Defense Systems-Kids,Teens & Adults
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CFS Self Defense Systems-Kids,Teens & Adults
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CFS Self Defense Systems-Kids,Teens & Adults
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  • Serves Burbank, CA
  • Serves Burbank, CA
Build Confidence. Create Safety. Train for Real Life. Bullying. Violence. Fear. These challenges don’t fix themselves—and confidence lost early can last a lifetime. At CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), we help kids, teens, and adults develop the mindset,skills, and strength needed to stay safe in the real world. Anti-Bullying, Teen & Adult Self Defense Programs | Confidence • Safety • Real-World Skills CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), provides reality-based self-defense training in Los Angeles, California for kids, teens, and adults. Our programs are designed to build confidence, awareness, character, and real-world personal safety skills— No uniforms and No belts! CFS One on One Self Defense Training sessions are $100. the hour. If you need me to travel to you and train you in the comfort of your home or residential gym or area, I can do that as well. I look forward to training with you soon. Best of health and safety, SiFu/Coach Vinny CruzSee more
Build Confidence. Create Safety. Train for Real Life. Bullying. Violence. Fear. These challenges don’t fix themselves—and confidence lost early can last a lifetime. At CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), we help kids, teens, and adults develop the mindset,skills, and strength needed to stay safe in the real world. Anti-Bullying, Teen & Adult Self Defense Programs | Confidence • Safety • Real-World Skills CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), provides reality-based self-defense training in Los Angeles, California for kids, teens, and adults. Our programs are designed to build confidence, awareness, character, and real-world personal safety skills— No uniforms and No belts! CFS One on One Self Defense Training sessions are $100. the hour. If you need me to travel to you and train you in the comfort of your home or residential gym or area, I can do that as well. I look forward to training with you soon. Best of health and safety, SiFu/Coach Vinny Cruz
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T Train
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T Train

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

(31)

Great value
  • 40 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Burbank, CA
  • 40 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Burbank, CA
Brenda P. says, "I started my journey working with Tony a few months ago thinking it would be another workout routine that would quickly wear off. I’m going on my fifth month of having him as a personal trainer and I have noticed a drastic change in my body. I have gained muscles around my body I never thought I would achieve. His level of commitment and motivation as a personal trainer has made it easy for me to look forward to keep pushing to my health goal!"See more
Brenda P. says, "I started my journey working with Tony a few months ago thinking it would be another workout routine that would quickly wear off. I’m going on my fifth month of having him as a personal trainer and I have noticed a drastic change in my body. I have gained muscles around my body I never thought I would achieve. His level of commitment and motivation as a personal trainer has made it easy for me to look forward to keep pushing to my health goal!"
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Andrew 10th dan @ Ventura County Bujinkan Dojo
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Andrew 10th dan @ Ventura County Bujinkan Dojo

5.0

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5.0

(1)

  • Serves Burbank, CA
  • Serves Burbank, CA
Leslie K. says, "Andrew is a wonderful instructor. He is truly passionate about teaching and is incredibly knowledgable about the art. Learning budo taijutsu has helped my confidence and anxiety. It's taught me about problem solving—not just in martial arts but in my life. I have a black belt in TKD, trained in Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate, and a little bit of BJJ, but I haven't found an art as holistic as budo taijutsu, which is why I chose to train in it. It doesn't rely on athleticism as much as it does on leverage, positioning, and movement. So it's great for me as a smaller person, and it just makes sense. I've trained with Andrew at various dojos. We are now training in Thousand Oaks in a backyard setting. Highly recommend trying out a class!"See more
Leslie K. says, "Andrew is a wonderful instructor. He is truly passionate about teaching and is incredibly knowledgable about the art. Learning budo taijutsu has helped my confidence and anxiety. It's taught me about problem solving—not just in martial arts but in my life. I have a black belt in TKD, trained in Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate, and a little bit of BJJ, but I haven't found an art as holistic as budo taijutsu, which is why I chose to train in it. It doesn't rely on athleticism as much as it does on leverage, positioning, and movement. So it's great for me as a smaller person, and it just makes sense. I've trained with Andrew at various dojos. We are now training in Thousand Oaks in a backyard setting. Highly recommend trying out a class!"
Reviews for Burbank self defense instructors on Thumbtack

From Alexis C.

Self Defense & Fitness
Self Defense & Fitness
Johnny was great! Even though it was just my first experience with a personal self defense trainer, he made me feel at ease. I left feeling feeling really good and ready to keep on going.

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Valencia Martial Arts/Krav Maga Santa Clarita
Valencia Martial Arts/Krav Maga Santa Clarita
Dave was very helpful in teaching a group of us a numerous amount of skills and techniques for self defense. We scheduled a private group class with him and everyone loved it and really felt that they learned a lot in his class. He was very polite, helpful, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him!
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