Underground Self-Defense

This program may be perfect for your kid if:

1) Your kid would benefit from finding balance in their body (either building body confidence or growing self-control)

2) You’ve struggled to find an activity that works due to anxiety, challenges meeting behavior expectations, or just not finding something that clicked (kids who avoid team sports often enjoy this more individual activity)

3) Your kid would benefit from strengthening their social and emotional skills

4) You’re looking for a fun, low pressure environment (not competition)

5) Martial arts seems interesting to your kid (…and you? Many of our parents join the class after their kids while the kids hang out together and play.)

Our kids program is designed by Master Ali Treviño-Murphy, a 5th degree black belt, professional social worker, and parent of a neurodivergent child. We understand the stressors for parents and kids, and we work intentionally to help every kid who enters our space to feel welcome, included, and empowered.

Youth programs available for ages 4-17.

Go to www.undergroundselfdefense.coop/youth-martial-arts to learn more and sign up for a trial class today.

Are you a pure beginner? Do you think this looks cool but some part of you doubts you could ever do this?

We got you!!!

Underground Self-Defense is the best place in Madison, WI to start kickboxing, martial arts or self-defense training from scratch.

All those doubts holding you back? We have heard them all before and we assure you, you’re just right for this just the way you are. In today’s body. In today’s shape. With today’s experience. You can start today!

Prefer to start with other pure beginners?

Try our 6-week beginner course: Intro to Kickboxing

Six 45-min classes focused on learning technique (not high cardio, although you will work) so you can safely hit heavy bags and use partnered equipment like mitts.

June 6 - July 18
Saturdays 1:15-2pm
$149 (includes hand wraps)

You can also start in any of our weekly drop-in classes!

These classes will have mixed experience levels but new students with no previous experience start all the time.

Our instructors will ensure you know exactly what to do, and our community will welcome and celebrate your new adventure with you!

We are experienced supporting students with a variety of modifications as needed, so as long as you are medically cleared for exercise, we can help you work with any limitations you may have. Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority.

The hardest part is getting yourself to your first class, and then you’ll have an activity built into your week that makes you feel great. You’ll be amazed at the transformation in your confidence, fitness and mood with any sort of regular training.

Sign up for a trial class ($25) or Intro to Kickboxing ($149) today!

We can’t wait to help you find the power in you.