Underground Self-Defense
532 State St, Madison, WI 53703, Madison, Wisconsin
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Fitness Kickboxing
- Karate
- Kids Self-Defense
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
- Teen Self-Defense
- Women-Only Self-Defense
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Beginner
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Flexible blended format
- Supportive and diverse instructors
- Empowering discussion sessions
- Realistic hands-on practice
- Welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
- Downtown location convenience
- High‐quality facility and equipment
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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Excellent
"I recently took the 2-week Women's Self-Defense course, taught by Ali and Trisha. First of all, I appreciated the flexible format of this course. It's part online and part in person- we had videos and articles to review at our own pace prior to attending the in person classes. The in person class in..." Read more
- Rae S. Ng
via Google
5/10/2025
Excellent
"I recently completed the women's self-defense class, and I couldn't have had a better experience. The course provides excellent preparatory materials ahead of each week's session, and then in each class session, the group spends half the time discussing the social issues surrounding violence against..." Read more
- Lisa Klein Vogel
via Google
3/20/2025
Excellent
"Affordable Martial Arts training from the best people I know. The kids classes are excellent as well. And don't forget to check out the women's self defense workshops!"
- Scott McKinney
via Google
3/8/2025
4.9
(33 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: Free self-defense workshop
Business Hours
- Monday: 4:30-7:30PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 4:30-8:30PM
- Thursday: 4:30-8:30PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9:30AM-1:30PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Ali
Instructor
Trisha Vanatta
Instructor
Alexa
Instructor
Tyler
Practice Attacker
Orlando
Practice Attacker
Master Brad
Instructor
Location
Amenities
- Downtown location
- Punching bags and training equipment
- Starter gear available
- Well-equipped facility