Fitness & Women's
Self-Defense Empowerment
in Santa Cruz

"Right away, I knew-this woman was different. She wasn't trying to sell me anything."

Womens Empowerment Studio

"She just listened. She asked about my daughter. About me. About what we needed. She had this strength in her voice that made me sit up a little straighter."

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Empower Your Confidence and Strength

"From the first class, Clara made us feel like we belonged. She's not just an instructor-she's a force of nature."

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Empowered by Kindness: The Strength in Gentle Encouragement

"She pushes you, but with kindness. She expects you to show up for yourself, but she makes you believe you can."

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Straight to Desire: Rediscovering the Joy of Working Out

"And for the first time in years, I started to believe it too. I don't dread working out anymore-I crave it."

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Becoming Unstoppable: Strengthening Body, Mind, and Spirit

"I'm getting stronger. Not just in size, but in power. I feel more energized. More capable. More me."

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Fueled by Clara: Finding Strength, Confidence, and Badass Energy

"And Clara's energy? It's infectious. She makes you want to show up, to push yourself, to leave every class feeling like a badass."

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Womens Empowerment Studio

MORE THAN A TRANSFORMATIVE WORKOUT—with Fitness & Self-Defense classes and workshops, you’ll gain new friends, connections, and be a part of our Team!

FIGHTER-FIT FEMPOWERMENT | KICKBOXING | SELF-DEFENSE | HIIT & STRENGTH-BASED FITNESS WORKOUTS | WORKSHOPS & CLASSES in SANTA CRUZ—FOCUSING ON WOMEN
And a FEW GOOD MEN…

“I had the good fortune of attending one of Clara’s classes. I entered the class with the trepidation of what I might be getting into.

Wow! Clara dove into her presentation, and I was blown away by how much information she relayed in less than an hour and a half. Beyond the wisdom that Clara shared in speaking, we also did some physical exercises that were confidence builders.

I left the class walking to my car feeling more confident, stronger, and safer. I felt a new freedom. Thank you, Clara” ~ Sharon Barth SC

Workouts | Classes | Programs

Our Workouts, Classes & Programs will help you achieve your goals, desires, and needs~

Fitness & Strength
Programs

FighterFit Fempowerment & Self-Defense

Youth Self-Defense Workshops

Kickboxing | Fitness | FighterFit Fempowerment

Cultivate #BadassCourage for big changes in your life.
Minorsan Self-Defense & Fitness, is located in Santa Cruz at The Tannery and at Laird’s Academy.
Self-defense and empowerment training are waiting for you!

Health and Strength

Get Fit, Healthy and Strong with FighterFit, Kickboxing, HIIT training, BodyPump®, Self-Defense & Yoga

Feel Great in Your Body

And feel fantastic about the abilities you'll develop. Our Instructors coach everyone to their own personal greatness. Weight loss can be a bonus too.

Build Inner Resilience

Build your body from the inside out with Yoga classes that'll complement the workouts beautifully.

Our Services

Our Classes

BodyPump

Fitness Kickboxing

HIIT-Kick Fitness Classes

Yoga

Self-Defense Strategies & Skills + Weekend Workshop

FighterFit Santa Cruz

Youth Self-Defense Workshops

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What Clients Say

“I needed something that would make me feel powerful again. That’s when I found Minorsan.”

“…the longest I've been able to stick with a workout routine as an adult. The classes are hard but rewarding and fun.”

“You just have to start. And doing it alongside a group of women who cheer each other on? That changes everything.”

“Body Pump classes helped me rehab from a major medical trauma many years ago. I could never keep up with her (Clara)! She teaches many different empowerment classes every week.”

“Halted when I got pregnant and took ten years off to raise my kids. Only to return to a Team of Love and Respect. I Smile every time I leave and am reminded of the power Within, All of Us”

“Killer workouts, an accepting, welcoming and encouraging community (staff and members) that make it feel like a second home and less like a “gym.” I always look forward to going to the classes and especially how incredible I feel after; I feel stronger, more empowered and know that’s just what I needed.”

“I feel empowered and confident from the FighterFit classes, learning self-defense techniques that can be applied in real world situations. The Kickaerobix classes are a fun way to get moving and get any emotions out into a punching bag! I also love the Bodypump classes here, they have definitely made me stronger, inside and out!”

“Every time I walk out of her doors, my mood and energy levels are recharged, and my confidence is through the roof! Clara always instills some pertinent self-care wisdom, reaching beyond the walls of her classrooms…I feel healthier, stronger, happier, and more confident in my ability to not only defend myself if I’m attacked, but also how to trust my instincts when my spidey-senses are going off and how to use my voice, posture, and situational awareness to avoid being attacked in the first place.”

FAQs

Do you have low energy?

When you begin to work out, your body adapts and actually begins to create more energy.

Has the doctor told you that you need to begin working out?

Physical fitness gets the entire body activated, which will enhance the ways which our bodies heal themselves. You can make a huge difference in your health.

Is maintaining a healthy weight an ongoing issue?

Just know that weight loss is a bonus that comes with our workouts.

Do you feel "down" with your mental and physical energy…a lot?

We like to think that the best medicine for feeling down is physical movement. You will feel great when you walk out of class. That good feeling can last all day long

Do you wish you could really "play" again, but just don't have the energy for it?

Your new life will be so energized, you won’t be able to help not playing

Do you just want to make a change in your life?

True fitness and health is a lifestyle, achievable only when you take that first step. Whether or not you have made it your lifestyle, you are guaranteed to have a great time in our fitness classes

Our instructors will coach you, which will help you stay motivated, and inspire you to continue through the entire workout

You’ll be in the company of others who have similar goals for their health and fitness. You’ll also be in a very “feel good” environment

Acceptance of everyone is one of our most important priorities

Remember, the key to getting the results you want is to have fun and enjoy the journey—and with this workout, you’ll do both!

You must be self-motivated in order to do this by yourself

The members at MINORSAN love having someone else coach them through the workouts, inspiring them to continue, to keep on going, and to finish class with a smile on their faces

Womens Empowerment Studio

Workouts | Classes | Programs

Our Workouts, Classes & Programs will help you achieve your goals, desires, and needs~

Fitness & Strength
Programs

FighterFit Fempowerment & Self-Defense

Youth Self-Defense Workshops