Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense
3601 Ocean View Blvd g, Glendale, CA 91208, Glendale, California
Established 1989
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Kempo/Kenpo
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Seniors
- Teens
Skill Levels
- All Levels
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Supportive and encouraging community
- Patient and fun instruction
- Personalized attention
- Improved confidence
- Health and vitality improvement
- Mental and emotional engagement
- Stress reduction
- Self-defense capability
- Strong friendships and community sense
- Suitable for all ages
- Rigorous yet supportive testing environment
- Positive impact on academics and self-esteem
- Practical real-life application
Considerations
- Buddhist/Shaolin curriculum may not suit all students
- Some students may find the testing process challenging if expecting to be coddled
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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Excellent
"This studio is awesome! My only complaint is the Shaolin. Im not Buddhist. The good news is that there is no pressure to convert. Highly recommended life skills Dr. James Mitose was a christian So was William Chow."
- HaMelech Kōtei Emp. Dr. Nelson Cortes II, Jerusalén
via Google
12/23/2024
Excellent
"Excellent self protection system to learn, very though and complete in fighting system. learning a hard style from a traditional system not only teaches you to defend your self but to live a better life"
- John OConnor
via Google
5/8/2018
Excellent
"I have been taking lessons here from Master Armen for the better part of 17 years, since I was six years old. What I’ve learned here goes far beyond martial arts; he has taught me to be confident and strong, and to believe in myself. I cannot recommend this program strongly enough."
- Matt Conz
via Google
12/4/2017
5.0
(17 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 12:30-8:30PM
- Tuesday: 12:30-8:30PM
- Wednesday: 12:30-8:30PM
- Thursday: 12:30-8:30PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9AM-1PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Armen Heroian
Master
As a dedicated instructor, Master Armen has been praised as a wonderful teacher, mentor, and friend. His knowledge of martial arts is unparalleled, and he inspires students of all ages by personalizing instruction, emphasizing practical street application, and upholding tenets of effort, etiquette, sincerity, character, and self-control. He supports students through rigorous testing and helps them build confidence, strength, and stress resilience.
Location
Amenities
- Family-like community
- Friendly atmosphere