Class Schedule & Rates

Mondays & Wednesdays

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Kathleen Price Bryan Family YMCA

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                 Rates: $35 mo. for YMCA Members                           $45 mo. for Non Members

Hey, Seniors, if you are in your 50s and up, this class is for you

This class requires students to wear street clothes only; NO Uniforms are required

Classes are twice a week for one Hour

                                                        That's (8)Eight Classes a month

We've Got What You Want, You Can't Lose (unless you just "Chump Out" and do nothing)

Senior's Self-Defense member reviews

We strive to create a challenging, enjoyable, and ego-free training environment. Master Dukes work to make self-defense training an enjoyable experience. However, don't just take our word for it; Please read below to see what others have to say!

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Would you recommend this self-defense class to others

I have had the privilege to train under Master Dukes years ago when he was located in Charlotte, NC. He is one of the best instructors I have ever had (and I have had many). To my great misfortune, he had relocated to Greensboro. If you want to train in real Self-defense, then you need to train with the best. Jessica. P 1/6/26 5 Star

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Simply amazing to learn real self-defense and more. Since I started training back in 2021, I have always felt like this was home for me. The owner, Ernest Dukes, is an amazing instructor who makes learning new skills and techniques seamless and fun. The environment is relaxed and inviting. I can’t imagine myself training this hard and this thoroughly anywhere else. Katrina. W 1/7/26 5 Star