Expert Self-Defense Training with a Personal Touch in Menlo Park
Urban Combat Reality Based Self Defense stands out in Menlo Park as a premier martial arts school focused on practical and effective self-defense techniques. Training here feels like joining a close-knit community where mentorship and support are integral. Students of all levels appreciate the small class sizes that foster camaraderie and personalized attention.
The curriculum is comprehensive, covering everything from home invasion defense and weapons handling to situational awareness and multiple opponent scenarios. Classes integrate strength and conditioning, ensuring participants also get an intense workout. The blend of disciplines including Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Combat Shooting creates a dynamic, real-world approach to self-defense. Instructors like Brian actively demonstrate techniques alongside students, making the learning experience engaging and hands-on.
Whether you’re seeking to boost confidence, learn realistic defense strategies, or join a supportive and ego-free environment, Urban Combat offers a unique and highly effective program that sets a high standard in self-defense training.
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Michael Galli
a month agoI’ve trained at many studious over my lifetime and this is the best overall. It’s realty- based, and effective - without the aggressive edge some places have
Samir D
a year agoI've been training here for 6 years and I still look forward to each class. Ive done martial arts my whole life (Karate, Boxing, BJJ) and none of them are like Urban Combat. This place is focused on real life and how those arts come together with actual common sense for dealing with potential situations. The classes include fun workouts, lessons in various martial arts / weapons, and film study on real situations. Brian is an amazing teacher - hes not lecturing from the sidelines, he is right there with you showing you how its done. If you are interested in learning actual self defense strategies separate from traditional martial arts - this is your place. Its a bay area hidden gem! Note - this place is in the Karate studio (parking in the back).
Michal Bialas
a year agoI’ve been training at Urban Combat for a while now, and it’s by far the most effective and realistic self-defense program I’ve encountered. They combine techniques from Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Knife Fighting, and Combat Shooting, which makes each class well-rounded and intense. The use of real-world scenarios and footage keeps it practical, and the focus on combat psychology really sets it apart. Plus, the environment is fun and ego-free, and the program is accessible to all skill levels. I highly recommend it!
Jen Chon
a year agoJust had to show up on Mon/Wed evening and class is being held. Tried one class, planning to return. Instructor Brian is teaching for the right reasons. The approach is practical application, not artsy fartsy, no fancy combos, no being required to call instructor some master guru sensei god etc. Just scenario-based training.
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3 years agoCan’t figure out how to take a class here. My voicemail and message via their website remain unanswered after 2 weeks. I even drove to the location during business hours but no one was there. Don’t think they’ve gone out of business because of a recent posting on their door. They must have enough students and don’t want new ones.