CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr
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CFS One-on-one self-defense training sessions are $125 the hour and I can also travel to your home, residential gym, or local area for your convenience. At home training is $140 the hour.
Build confidence. Create safety. Train for real life.
Bullying, violence, and fear don’t fix themselves—and confidence lost early can last a lifetime. At CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), I help kids, teens, and adults develop the mindset, skills, and strength needed to stay safe in the real world.
I offer private and group reality-based self-defense lessons with no uniforms and no belts—just practical, effective training that builds confidence, awareness, character, and real-world personal safety skills.
I look forward to training with you soon.
Best of health and safety,
SiFu/Coach Vinny Cruz
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Hired 1 time
Serves North Hollywood, CA
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40 years in business
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SunClosedMon6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Mixed Martial Arts
Kickboxing or Muay Thai
Boxing
Jiu Jitsu
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Amit t.
Jul 31, 2026
I’ve taken several classes with Vinny and this is the best self-defense program I’ve ever experienced. From the very first session, it was clear that Vinny is not only a highly skilled instructor but someone who genuinely cares about empowering his students with real life situations.
What sets this program apart is how effectively it combines practical techniques and realistic scenario training. The curriculum is extremely well-structured — every class builds on the last. I’ve learned how to handle common threats (grabs, chokes, weapons, and ground situations) in ways that are simple to remember under stress but devastatingly effective.
Vinny has an outstanding teaching style. He’s patient, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable, yet he pushes you just enough to build real confidence and competence. He broke down complex movements so I could understand them. The atmosphere in class is supportive, motivating, and serious when it needs to be — exactly what I wanted in self-defense training. And Vinny knows how to pinpoint your weakness and work and improve what needs improvement.
In just a few weeks, I felt more aware, more capable, and far more confident walking through daily life. This isn’t just another martial arts class — it’s legitimate personal protection training that could genuinely make a difference in a dangerous situation.
I couldn’t recommend Vinny's program more highly. In addition, the class is very affordable. One of the best investments I’ve made in myself.
Thank you, Vinny
-AT
What sets this program apart is how effectively it combines practical techniques and realistic scenario training. The curriculum is extremely well-structured — every class builds on the last. I’ve learned how to handle common threats (grabs, chokes, weapons, and ground situations) in ways that are simple to remember under stress but devastatingly effective.
Vinny has an outstanding teaching style. He’s patient, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable, yet he pushes you just enough to build real confidence and competence. He broke down complex movements so I could understand them. The atmosphere in class is supportive, motivating, and serious when it needs to be — exactly what I wanted in self-defense training. And Vinny knows how to pinpoint your weakness and work and improve what needs improvement.
In just a few weeks, I felt more aware, more capable, and far more confident walking through daily life. This isn’t just another martial arts class — it’s legitimate personal protection training that could genuinely make a difference in a dangerous situation.
I couldn’t recommend Vinny's program more highly. In addition, the class is very affordable. One of the best investments I’ve made in myself.
Thank you, Vinny
-AT
CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr's reply
you're welcome Amiti. love having you as my student. you're one of the most humble individuals I know. don't ever let anyone keep you from being the humble man that you are but at the same time I know you realize that people can take advantage of that and you have taken steps to not allow anyone to do that by taking steps to learn how to defend yourself. good for you. keep up the good job. 👍
Greta G.
Jul 31, 2026
Very experienced instructor when it comes to children and adults. Gives realistic scenarios and responses. Valuable lessons to invest in!
CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr's reply
thanks Greta and thanks for understanding and helping others understand how valuable learning how to defend yourself and your children is, the value of it and what a great investment it is to learn how to take care of yourself and your family. love you guys 👍🙏
Bobby J.
Oct 11, 2026
The classes are productive and provide authentic training for real world situations.
CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr's reply
thanks Bobby. I'm proud to have you as my student and even more proud that you are a father who has taken the responsibility to want to know how to defend himself and his family as well. good for you. keep up the good work. 👍
Alfie D.
Oct 11, 2026
Love the hands on teaching right away. Has a no nonsense approach to his style of teaching. Worth every penny.
CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr's reply
thanks Alfie. such a joy to train both you and your wife and know that the both of you are so committed to wanting to learn how to defend yourselves. it's fun having the both of you but at the same time I know you both take it seriously. thanks
Leo D.
Oct 11, 2026
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CFS Self Defense Systems $125.hr's reply
thanks Leo training both you and your sister has been a privilege and a joy for me. it's great to have the both of you as my students as you are both so dedicated and committed. keep up the good work you guys. you make my work as a coach a joy.👍🙏
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