Self-Defense Empowerment
in Santa Cruz


FIGHTER-FIT FEMPOWERMENT | KICKBOXING | SELF-DEFENSE | HIIT & STRENGTH-BASED FITNESS WORKOUTS | WORKSHOPS & CLASSES in SANTA CRUZ—FOCUSING ON WOMEN
And a FEW GOOD MEN..
Fitness Self-Defense Santa Cruz
Fitness Self-Defense in Santa Cruz offers women-centered classes, workshops & programs.
(Before sharing the physical exercises, Clara delivered a powerful talk in a workshop that left a strong impression. As a result, Sharron shared the following reflection:)

Ready to take charge of your strength, conditioning, and safety? Join us at Minorsan for Fitness Self-Defense Santa Cruz, where you can build real confidence, power, and practical skills. Get fit with kickboxing, HIIT, strength-based training, and empowering self-defense classes designed for women. Feel stronger, safer, and more in control every day. Your transformation starts now.


FIGHTER-FIT FEMPOWERMENT | KICKBOXING | SELF-DEFENSE | HIIT & STRENGTH-BASED FITNESS WORKOUTS | WORKSHOPS & CLASSES in SANTA CRUZ—FOCUSING ON WOMEN
And a FEW GOOD MEN..
Fitness Self-Defense Santa Cruz
Fitness Self-Defense in Santa Cruz offers women-centered classes, workshops & programs.
(Before sharing the physical exercises, Clara delivered a powerful talk in a workshop that left a strong impression. As a result, Sharron shared the following reflection:)

Ready to take charge of your strength, conditioning, and safety? Join us at Minorsan for Fitness Self-Defense Santa Cruz, where you can build real confidence, power, and practical skills. Get fit with kickboxing, HIIT, strength-based training, and empowering self-defense classes designed for women. Feel stronger, safer, and more in control every day. Your transformation starts now.
Workouts | Classes | Programs
Fitness Self-Defense & Empowerment in Santa Cruz provides Workouts, Classes & Programs to help you achieve your goals, desires, and needs~
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 a powerful mix of FighterFit, Kickboxing, HIIT training, BodyPump®, Self-Defense, and Yoga. Together, these classes offer a well-rounded approach to strength, endurance, and overall wellness.
Feel Great in Your Body
And you’ll feel fantastic about the abilities you develop along the way. Our instructors coach each person toward their own version of greatness. As an added bonus, weight loss can happen too.
Build Inner Resilience
Build your body from the inside out. At the same time, yoga classes provide the perfect balance to your more intense workouts.
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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FAQs
Once you begin exercising regularly, your body adjusts and naturally creates more energy over time.
Physical fitness activates your entire body, which in turn enhances your body’s natural ability to heal. By incorporating Self-Defense Fitness, you can make a significant difference in your overall health.
Remember, weight loss is just one of the many benefits you’ll gain from our Self-Defense Fitness workouts.
We like to think that physical movement is the best medicine for feeling down. After class, you’ll feel great—and the best part is, that good feeling can last all day with these fitness workouts.
Your new life is energized—and with that energy, you’ll be able to engage more fully with your surroundings. Self-Defense Fitness classes empower you and keep you feeling strong, confident, and ready for anything.
True fitness and health is a lifestyle—one that begins when you take that first step. Whether or not you’ve already made it your lifestyle, you’re guaranteed to have a great time in our fitness classes.
Our instructors are here to coach you every step of the way. Their guidance helps you stay motivated and inspires you to push through the entire workout.
In addition, you’ll be surrounded by others who share similar goals for their health and fitness. Even more, you’ll be in a positive, feel-good environment that supports your growth.
Above all, acceptance of everyone is one of our top priorities.
Remember, the key to achieving the results you want is to have fun and enjoy the journey—and with this workout, you’ll do both.
Members at MINORSAN love having a coach guide them through each workout. This support keeps them motivated, encourages them to keep going, and helps them finish class with a smile on their faces.