Underground Self-Defense

We've been nominated for Madison Magazine's Best of Madison again! Please take a moment to vote for us by the end of June to show your support.

https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/

People living in Dane County and bordering counties are eligible to vote. Select "Healthy Living" then scroll to "Martial Arts Studio" and vote for "Underground Self-Defense". If it's your first time voting, make sure to verify your email so you know your vote counted!

Thanks, friends 🧡

We have 3 introductory workshops for you this summer and new students can start in our weekly drop-in classes at any time!

Intro to Kickboxing (6-week beginner course)
Saturdays 1:15-2pm
June 6 - July 18 (no class July 4)

LGBTQ+ Self-Defense (90 min)
Tuesday, June 23rd | 6-7:30pm

Women’s Self-Defense (8-hour course)
Sundays 10am - 2pm
July 26 & August 2

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again:

You do not need *any* experience, knowledge, or minimum fitness level to start.

You can totally do this. Yes, you!

The only way to know what you think is to try it. You might be surprised. 😉

Adults and teens can try a single drop-in class for $25. Kids can try it free.

Call (608) 251-7755
Email [email protected]
Message here

We’ll help you find the best option for you!

Safer, stronger, together.

This popular course fills fast!

If you think kickboxing looks cool but you’re nervous to start— this is the course for you.

We welcome beginners of all body types, ages (adult), experience and fitness levels. That’s right— you don’t even need experience with exercise!

Learn the essential skills of striking for fitness and self-defense, and have fun doing it! You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn in 6 short weeks.

If you love it and want more, we’ve got options for you. Or, if you feel satisfied and ready to move on, you’ll walk away with an expanded toolkit of practical self-defense skills.

Grab your spot now. We can’t wait to help you find the power in you. 💥