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Academy of Self Defense
4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Grand Junction, Colorado
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule academyofselfdefensegj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 970-241-6900
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Signed my son up for karate here when he was 3, to help with his basic listening skills.”
“Plus he is learning self defense and self control.”
Other martial arts here
“Plus he is learning self defense and self control.”
What students say
“It is a family atmosphere where we feel comfortable and welcomed.”
From the reviews
Great place to learn karate. The Sensei here takes the time to invest in his students. The staff here are like family.
Signed my son up for karate here when he was 3, to help with his basic listening skills. He is now 7 and has gained so much more from his classes and instructors!! He has learned to follow direction, he is more polite, has gained so much confidence. Plus he is learning self defense and self control.
Great people, great prices, and great karate training! It is a family atmosphere where we feel comfortable and welcomed. Thank you!!
Our daughter really loves her classes here. They are awesome, especially considering a 3 year olds attention span is as long as her pinky. We will be bringing her here as long as she is interested.
Your first Karate class at Academy of Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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