How Do I Start?

If you’d like to train with us, we’d love to have you!

First, please contact Sensei Brad Hoffeld at hoffeld@gmail.com or Sensei Melissa Yinger at melissa.a.yinger@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. 

LOCATION

Swift Street Fitness
509 H Swift Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95050

PRICING

Monthly fee: $75

Drop-in fee: $15

Dogi: $115

Belt: $10

Phoenix Budo book: $25

Testing fees: Dependent upon belt rank

WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR FIRST CLASS

Choose clothes for a workout. Your attire should allow you to move without restriction. Please note: We train barefoot and on a mat; shoes are not permitted on the mat.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST CLASS

Please be at the dojo at least 10 minutes early to sign our waiver. After that, relax, we scale everything to your abilities! Our instructors are nothing if not patient. The focus will be on good technique and sound mechanics. We want you to be successful. You will find class is focused on the derivatives of three components: kihon (basic strikes), kata (choreographed movements) and kumite (sparring).

PROTECTIVE GEAR

We can provide optional protective gear, including shin guards, soft helmets and fingerless sparring gloves. If you require any additional protective gear, we’re happy to accommodate you.