Our Martial Arts and Self Defense Programs
Learn jiu-jitsu (jujutsu) for street self-defense in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, taught through the Valente Brothers Method — techniques tailored to your abilities, from complete beginners to advanced students, youth to adults. Start your journey to self-empowerment today.
Fighting Foundations
Self Defense Academy COS — teaching the Valente Brothers Method — is the premier downtown Colorado Springs location for all things self-defense.
Women’s Self-Defense
Our women’s self-defense classes aren’t just about physical technique — they’re about empowerment, confidence, and reclaiming personal safety, taught in a safe and supportive environment built specifically for women.
Fighting Mastery
If you searched for jiu-jitsu or BJJ classes in Colorado Springs, here’s the distinction worth knowing: this isn’t sport grappling. It’s the Valente Brothers Method, taken further, still built entirely around real self-defense.
Youth Program
Every day in the U.S., an estimated 150,000 kids miss school due to fear or intimidation — and under 15% of kids who are bullied ever report it. At Self Defense Academy, we don’t just teach martial arts. We provide education for life.
Corporate Team Building & Seminars
We run hands-on self-defense seminars for companies, groups, and organizations across Colorado Springs — practical skills your team will actually remember, whether it’s a lunch-and-learn or a full evening event.
