Tucson Self Defense

Martial arts in Tucson, United States.

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Tucson Self Defense is a martial arts gym in Tucson, Arizona, United States — one of 40 gyms in Tucson on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on 6 days of the week, including an open mat on Wednesday. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on tucsonselfdefenseandfitness.com.

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Details

4500, East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, 85712, AZ

tucsonselfdefenseandfitness.com

Head coach: Jesse James Tucker

(520) 838-1592 Facebook

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Class schedule

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Mon

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics09:30

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels10:00

Hiraido Ju-Jitsu All Levels (Gi)16:30

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All Levels (Gi and No-Gi)17:30

Group Fitness17:30

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics18:00

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels18:30

Tue

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics09:30

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels10:00

MMA All Levels18:00

Wed

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics09:30

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels10:00

Combat Judo: Judo for the Street All Levels (No-16:30

Open Mat (members only)17:30

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All Levels (No-Gi)17:30

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics18:00

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels18:30

Weapon Tactics19:00

Thu

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics09:30

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels10:00

Judo: Basic & Intermediate Randori All Levels (G17:30

Group Fitness17:30

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics18:00

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels18:30

Threat Response18:30

Fri

Open Mat (members only)09:30

Muay Thai / Kickboxing All Levels17:00

Weapon Tactics18:00

Women's Self-Defense (first Friday of each month18:00

Sat

Group Fitness09:30

Krav Maga: Sparring & Grappling10:00

Advanced (Level 4+) KAPAP Krav Maga11:15

Rainbow Connection: LGBTQIA+ self-defense (open 12:00

Open Mat (members only)12:30

KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics13:30

KAPAP Krav Maga All Levels14:00

GrapplingStrikingMMAOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From tucsonselfdefenseandfitness.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

Jesse James TuckerFounder & Chief Instructor4th Dan black belt, Krav Maga black belt
Mike MadisonSenior Instructor3rd Dan black belt
Brian BennettInstructor2nd Dan black belt
Victoria SuchanekDirector & Lead Instructor, Women's Self
Danielle FradetteInstructorYoga instructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Tucson Self Defense?: Yes. Tucson Self Defense runs beginner classes, such as “KAPAP Krav Maga Introductory/Basics”.
Does Tucson Self Defense offer a free trial class?: Yes, Tucson Self Defense offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Does Tucson Self Defense have kids' classes?: Yes, Tucson Self Defense runs kids' classes.
Does Tucson Self Defense have women's classes?: Yes, Tucson Self Defense runs women's classes.
When are adult classes at Tucson Self Defense?: Tucson Self Defense runs adult classes in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Tucson Self Defense train gi or no-gi?: Both. Tucson Self Defense runs gi and no-gi classes.
What does Tucson Self Defense teach?: Tucson Self Defense covers fundamentals, sparring, self-defence and competition training.
Does Tucson Self Defense offer private lessons?: Yes, Tucson Self Defense offers private lessons.