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Pure Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Jupiter, Florida
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–7) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pureselfdefense.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-972-4117
Hours
| Monday | 2:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 9–11:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7–10:30 am, 5:45–7 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids have a blast and the facility is set up perfectly for viewing.”
“I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.”
“Family-friendly with many classes and workshops, and private lessons offered also.”
“The classes are practical, well structured, and great for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.”
“Guy has consistency provided excellent, detailed instruction to ensure that all his students fully understand the art of jiu jitsu.”
“I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.”
“Pure Self Defense has the most talented and passionate instructors, a clean facility, a welcoming atmosphere, and a very well-structured curriculum.”
What members say
“Pure Self Defense has the most talented and passionate instructors, a clean facility, a welcoming atmosphere, and a very well-structured curriculum.”
“Pure Self Defense has the most talented and passionate instructors, a clean facility, a welcoming atmosphere, and a very well-structured curriculum.”
“As for the primary goal, learning self-defense, even with that one class, I came out feeling empowered and appropriately challenged.”
“Pure Self Defense has the most talented and passionate instructors, a clean facility, a welcoming atmosphere, and a very well-structured curriculum.”
From the reviews
Pure Self Defense is outstanding! The facility is world-class, always clean and welcoming. The instructors are exceptional, and under the guidance of Dr Gaetano J. Scuderi, MD, the training is top-notch. Whether you’re new to jiu-jitsu or experienced, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Let me just say I travel 40 minutes a day just to come to this dojo because it's WORTH IT. I have done martial arts for years, from Muay Thai, Kickboxing, to Karate and Jiu Jitsu around the country.
We absolutely love Pure Self Defense. The coaches and staff are truly incredible. They are patient, encouraging, and so good with the kids. You can tell they really care about what they do and about the families they serve. My kids feel comfortable, supported, and actually excited to go to class.
This is a world class facility right here in Jupiter. Biggest Mat space by far. There are floating mats. Four showers. Every aspect of a physical confrontation is addressed, including striking, throwing, grappling, weapons, defense, and retention.
New to kickboxing? Start at Pure Self Defense
Pure Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Pure Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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