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Kickboxing and Self Defense

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I train everyone who comes to me to do their best in their abilities, so they can obtain self-confidence and be empowered for the rest of their lives. I was hired by Students Institute for the Gifted to instruct self-Defense class at UCLA July 2016. Besides teaching techniques to the students of High School age, I also held class in Awareness, Boundaries, Verbal Confrontation, When to and not Fight discussions. Some clients come to me to be better in self defense with a motivation to be a better fighter. Not only do they want to be instructed in self defense techniques but they want the best street fighting defense. In my background I have trained professional Karate fighters and this experience has given me the opportunity to train an athlete in a very dangerous sport. In the US Army I instructed in combat fighting with weapons and without in different ways to keep alive and survive a fight. I found that my biggest joy in training individuals, no matter what age or gender, is helping them reached their goals in controlling their fears, defend themselves with confidence, become stronger and healthier and for some achieving status in martial arts.
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Hired 29 times

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10 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2018

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Sonia v.

Feb 17, 2016

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I really appreciate Martin and his knowledge of self defense/martial arts. He saw where my strong points where at and tried to gear it to them. I definitely plan to continue just to keep my skills up
Kickboxing and Self Defense's reply
Thank you for the review. I was happy to help you.
Private Self Defense Lessons
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Carol G.

Nov 1, 2017

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I am practicing Tai Chi with Martin Alcala. I am so impressed with him!. I have given his name to friends. He is kind, knowledgeable and patient. He is also immaculate and almost always right on time. I will continue to study with him even after my Achilles tendonitis heals. Thank you Great referral. Carol Gendler
Private Tai Chi Instruction
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Rafael P.

Mar 10, 2017

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I've been training with Martin for 5 to 8 months now. Martin is an expert in 5 to 6 different types of martial arts. The first few lessons he will assess you, he will learn you strengths and weaknesses, then he will start you off with a program he feels best fits you. As you progress he will start introducing you to more complex martial arts movements, strikes, holds, and much more. He is very serious about training, however, at the same time really enjoys teaching and really wants you to learn. The great thing about Martin is that he will train you on whatever you would like, for example, if you want to train in boxing ,he'll teach you boxing, if you want to learn wrist locks , he'll teach you wrist locks, he'll gladly teach you upon your requests . He's a great guy , and I have to say, may God forbid it, but if I ever get into a situation where my life is in danger, thanks to Martin I feel I will be well prepared.
Kickboxing and Self Defense's reply
Thank you for the review. I know you are on your way to achieve your martial arts goals.
Martial Arts Training
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Lynn c.

Jul 11, 2016

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My daughter and 3 friends had a wonderful self-defense lesson with Martin Alcala. He was very informative and a great teacher. The price was very affordable. The girls had a great time, they learned a lot, and they feel better prepared to take on any difficult situations that might arise. I appreciate finding Mr. Alcala, and will happily recommend him to other folks looking for classes.
Kickboxing and Self Defense's reply
Thank you for the review. I enjoyed teaching your girls and I know I helped them achieve their goals in self defense.
Private Self Defense Lessons
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Susanne B.

Jul 20, 2018

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Private Self Defense Lessons
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