At Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense, our Kids Martial Arts classes combine discipline, respect, self defense and leadership skills into one high-energy program. Learn more about our Kids Minna-Jiu-Jitsu training today!
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Our Teen Martial Arts classes are designed to keep your child challenged and help them build confidence in no time. We offer a blend of karate, jiu-jitsu, self-defense and more in our Minna-Jiu-Jitsu based classes. All experience levels are welcome. Learn more today!
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Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense specializes in street self defense. We teach Minna-Jiu-Jitsu, a combination of karate, jiu jitsu, savate, floor fighting, and Thai boxing techniques. We specialize in self-defense for the average person who wants to learn personal protection in the midst of their normal lives. Learn more today!
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Our team at Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense is comprised of Champions. We decided one of the best way to serve our locations was to help develop more distinguished athletes and martial artists. Join our Competition Martial Arts team for your chance at success! Learn more today!
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Our Self-Defense Grappling system in Mayfield Heights is helping men and women across our community learn essential techniques that can make all the difference in a real-life scenario.
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My 8 yr old daughter has been going since September, she loves going and class has been helping with her focus and confidence. Highly recommend!...
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So many fond memories growing up on the mats here. From being Frank's pressure point dummy, to countless great sparring matches...learned from exceptional instructors and made a lot of friends. Mayfie...
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Awesome place to learn self defense. The kids enjoy it and as a parent I love watching them learn and gain self confidence. The instructors and students are awesome. I love the no nonsense approach ...
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Great school for learning confidence, discipline and self defense...
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Excellent instructors for real life situations. I have learned a lot in a short time....
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instructors are wonderful. very patient and professional...
Read MoreWhether standing up or on the ground we have you covered with Minna-Jiu-Jitsu.
Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense can help you gain Confidence, Self-Esteem, Respect, and Discipline through the art of Minna-Jiu-Jitsu. Are you prepared? Do you know what to do if someone attacks you?
This is the aim of Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense. The Art of Minna-Jiu-Jitsu is Japanese for "All Arts," in recognition that it is a flowing combination of many arts and many styles combined into one system: For Practical Street Self-Defense.
Let Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense teach you how to defend yourself with as little or as much force that is necessary. Soke Steve Kovacs, Master Frank Charlillo, & Master Dan Bralliar have dedicated over 50 years of their lives learning and teaching martial arts. The art of Minna-Jiu-Jitsu is a mixed martial art, specializing in practical street self-defense.
Learn About the Services Mayfield Academy of Self-Defense Offers
Our team at The Academy of Self-Defense will help you become more confident than ever before as you make the journey from beginner to expert.
As you master new Jiu Jitsu techniques, you'll gain a sense of focus and discipline that will help you achieve bigger things in all aspects of life.
Being able to protect yourself and your loved ones is important. Whether you're here in Mayfield or traveling abroad, we'll give you real self-defense skills to stay safe.
The martial arts are about more than just punching and kicking. They're also about community. Learn from the best instructors in Mayfield and meet new friends!
My 8 yr old daughter has been going since September, she loves going and class has been helping with her focus and confidence. Highly recommend!
So many fond memories growing up on the mats here. From being Frank's pressure point dummy, to countless great sparring matches...learned from exceptional instructors and made a lot of friends. Mayfield Academy will live on wherever its new location ends up!
Awesome place to learn self defense. The kids enjoy it and as a parent I love watching them learn and gain self confidence. The instructors and students are awesome. I love the no nonsense approach to teaching self defense, and surprisingly the students really respect that and still enjoy the great art they are learning.
Very professional establishment and would recommend it to any parent with young children or older ones. This is a must learn these days.
Thank you Mayfield Academy of Self Defense.
