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Cfs
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R2037/h
1st lesson free
- Martial arts
- Boxing
- Self Defence
- Kick boxing
- Muay Thai
Experienced tutor in Martial arts in Los Angeles, Cfs offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Martial arts
- Boxing
- Self Defence
- Kick boxing
- Muay Thai
Lesson location
- online
Recommended
Cfs is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Cfs
The Cruz Defense System taught by Vinny Cruz is a close range self defense method that will train you the way, that you will defend yourself in a street attack or altercation. Learn to effectively defend yourself, as well as learning to progressively strengthen and condition your body through rigorous plyometric and calisthenics boot camp style training. The Cruz Defense System employs simple and direct attacks and counterattacks that are strictly for street attacks and altercations, from both stand up and ground positions. You will learn how to effectively utilize the four ranges of self defense: Punching, Kicking, Trapping (Empty Hand to Hand, Knees & Elbows), and Grappling (Ground Self Defense – Rape Prevention) You will also learn how to acquire the “mental survival instinct” necessary to actually apply this no rules self defense method in a flowing and non formatted manner.
If you are in need of true reality based self defense, and not just wearing a uniform and belt, THEN THIS IS FOR YOU!
The sessions are $85. for the hour if you live in the Studio City, North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks,Toluca Lake, Burbank or Glendale area. If you are outside of these locations and need me to travel to you and train you in the comfort of your home or outside area, the rate is $100. for the hour. And if you enjoy the training session and I know that you will! You are not obligated to buy any amount of package sessions. You only pay for the amount of sessions that you train for on a week to week basis. That’s it!
Fitness and Martial Arts have been my love and passion since the age of 12. My desire to pass on the knowledge that I've acquired in these fields over the years to others, eventually led me to making training, guiding, motivating and helping people to change their lives and to reach their fitness goals my lifelong career. So in 1983 at the age of 16, I started Cruz Fitness Systems. Being a personal trainer and self defense instructor is an important part of my life. It is not a hobby or a part time job as it is for many others. I live it every day, and will probably die with this lifestyle of always reaching my full potential, and motivating others to reach theirs as well. It is what I do, it is what I do best, and it is what I know. I have trained and worked hard to achieve what I have, and so will you as my client! I live INTENSITY!
SiFu/Coach Vinny teaches unarmed and armed hand-to-hand combat, realistic self-defense, blunt weapon and sharp weapons and defense against a variety of weapons, gun defense, gun disarmament, knife defense, knife disarmament, stick defense, stick disarmament, defense against larger attackers, defense against multiple attackers, ground fighting, throws, take-downs, defense against take-downs, armlock escapes, fundamental striking techniques with open and closed hands, elbows, legs, and knees, submission fighting, joint locks, including arm locks and leg locks, chokes, escape from chokes and headlocks, self-defense for men, women, teens and children.
SiFu/Coach Vinny Cruz teaches people from all walks of life, all skill levels. So whether you a raw beginner, law enforcement professional or an experienced martial artist, you will find that the CFS Reality Base Self Defense System is easy to learn and will provide you with the highest level of self-defense training available.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
At CFS (Cruz Fighting Systems), we provide reality-based self-defense training in Los Angeles, California for kids, teens, and adults. Our programs are designed to build confidence, awareness, character, and real-world personal safety skills—not just uniforms and belts.
In my 40 years as a Fitness and Self Defense Instructor, I have helped hundreds of men and women achieve their health and fitness goals, and looking their best, ranging from bodybuilders, power lifters, athletes, boxers, kickboxers, MMA Fighters to the average soccer mom or dad, pre and post natal women, to the elderly.
Is the individual certified and how many years has he been in the business? Where has he worked and can he train all types of individuals?
I have worked in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. I have worked at many prominent New York City Health Clubs, such as: The New York Health and Racquet Club and Equinox, as well as: Best Fitness of Albany and LA Boxing in Albany, NY. I have helped hundreds of men and women achieve their health and fitness goals, and looking their best, ranging from bodybuilders, power lifters, athletes, to the average soccer mom or dad, pre and post natal women, to the elderly.
I had a client come to me for the first time, and after the session he told me that he learned more from me in half in hour than he did with his previous trainer who he trained with for more than a year. He also appreciated that I was more than just his coach but someone who was willing to help him with the things he was going through in his life.
For me their is nothing more enriching in life, than to make in impact in the life of someone else.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
There are many things to consider when deciding on who to hire as a trainer. Hopefully I can help you with this dilemma. To start off many trainers are young kids who have very little to no experience whatsoever, and many who do not exemplify fitness and instead look like they need trainers themselves. Having said this, do take some things into consideration when hiring a trainer.
- For one, realize that this is not a hobby for me; you are NOT getting an amateur. At the age of 53, I have been an athlete, bodybuilder and martial artist since the age of 12, and this has been my only profession for the past 37yrs.
- I was always one of the best trainers in NYC, and have worked at many of NYC best prominent health clubs.
- You will not get someone who is just going to waste your time and money talking your ears off, rather than educating, motivating and giving you 41yrs. of knowledge.
-You will get someone who respects that you work hard for your money and appreciates it when someone is willing to take out of their finances to hire me. So you will get results.
-You will get a trainer who has true expertise in both the fitness and martial arts fields, and has trained individuals in both. You would have to hire 2 different trainers or join different facilities if you desired the benefits of both.
So, before you make any decisions, take advantage of the consultations from the other trainers, and then when you’re ready to do some real training from someone who's been in this field for over 37 yrs. take advantage of a your first training session with me, and then make your final decision. Trust me; No matter what your goal is whether it’s to have the athletic , bodybuilder or fitness competitor look or to get lean, firm and tone your body or to build some muscle. Or you desire to have shapely arms, a lifted and toned butt, shapely thighs and those amazing abs that you’ve always wanted. Or you want to learn how to defend yourself against bullies or an altercation, or you want to learn boxing and kickboxing either for fitness or competition. YOU SET THE GOAL, AND I WILL PROVIDE THE PATH! And I will help you mentally to train like if you were getting ready for a physique competition, even if you’re not, but your friends will think you are. That is my CHALLENGE to YOU! I am looking for THOSE who are willing to take that challenge! The question is, "Will you CHOOSE to be one of them?" It all starts by making, A CHOICE, to start, TODAY! So get excited! This is not a temporary fix, but a change for life! Expect success!
So give me a call when you’re ready to get serious! I look forward to hearing from you.
Best in Health,
Your Fitness/Self Defense and Motivational Coach,
Vinny Cruz
Reviews
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Excellent! Vinny is very patient and a good fit for my daughter.
Perfect! Vinny was very informative about everything on my sons first session. My husband and I are very pleased with Vinny’s work and what needs to be worked on with my son. My husband himself is considering classes of his own. Thank you so much Vinny!! We recommend him and looking forward to working with him.
Perfect! Vinny is an excellent boxing instructor, not only in technique, but he has heart! Exactly what I was looking for in an instructor for my son! So glad we found him!
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Vinny is amazing at what he does. He really took the time during the initial consultation to get to know me and find out what my needs were. His approach encompasses the well being of mind, body and spirit. His demeanor is calm and professional, and it is apparent that he truly cares about his clients' success. This is my first experience with a personal trainer, and I was quite nervous about what I may find. In Vinny, I found much more than I could have hoped for. I have no doubt that he will help me reach my goals.
Fantastic very friendly and supportive... I know I'll achieve my goals soon and each session is mixed up and different very motivating!!
Vinny is an excellent fitness trainer; not only is he knowledgeable in the field, he listens to my goals and designs my routine accordingly. I am very happy with my results which have not gone unnoticed by others. I have been training with Vinny for almost four months and look forward to our sessions each time. Not only am I gaining more energy and strength, my confidence has been renewed. I highly recommend giving him a chance.
MR. CRUZ HAS THE MOST EXCELLENT TRAINING PROGRAM , I TOTALLY RECOMMEND HIM..
Cruz Fitness Systems offers expert advice and physical training for beginners who may be self-conscious about working out to those who have trained in the past and wish to get back into healthful daily habits. Vinny Cruz offers just the right mix of empathy and professional expertise.
He's a wonderful human being and an excellent trainer. I'd recommend him to anyone looking into getting a personal trainer!
Vinny is an awesome trainer. He knows how to motivate you as he trains so that with his help you push harder every time. He incorporates his fighting techniques in his workouts which is really fun and effective.
I had been exercising for about a year now by myself but decided to hire a trainer. I've been working out with Vinny for two months now and my body has changed more in the past two months than in the past year. Vinny has taught me from basics: how to breathe correctly during my exercises, proper posture, how to target and isolate certain muscles.. to kickboxing and self defense. Vinny is the type of trainer that will go the extra mile and help you achieve your goals. I def recommend him.
Excellent Methods. I have seen a major difference in just three months.
I originally was looking for a trainer who could teach me self-defense for a trip I was going to be taking where these skills might be needed in case of emergency. I found Vinny on thumbtack and was immediately impressed with his resume. He made the effort to come all the way from Santa Clarita to my house which I appreciated. Just after one lesson, I could see a difference in myself. After just a few lessons, Vinny has taught me so much. I am now more confident in what I can do and in my safety. He has helped me to realize that with practice and skill, I can take on any challenge that I may come up against. At 16, it means a lot to know that I have taken certain pre-cautions to ensure my safety and well-being which causes me to have a peace of mind. I owe it all to Vinny and I highly recommend him as a trainer because every girl deserves to know that they have the power and right to learn and defend themselves.
Love working out with Vinny, he is teaching me and two of my close friends on how to defend ourselves, it is awesome and very empowering, thank you Vinny!!! Can wait to tell more of my friends about you and your teachings.
Vinny was a godsend in my life...he helped me with my confidence footwork structure and I have been able to apply every technique that I learned ans apply it to my life so far! Not only is he a magnificent martial arts instructor he is a leader that lives by his own sound advice. I truly wish you were closer as my son Tyler says.... when ya think of vinny you wish there were more hours in the day because you can learn soo much about who you are when u hear the things that Vinny has shared with us.... I am a new person vinny in case u don't know who this is... it's Tyler Acosta ans my mom Marie lol Thank you to your whole family thumbtack and your student that we met. Blessings will surely come to those who seek out the right way to live think and yes even do what ever form of martial art that vinny can teach you....
We started with Vinny a little over 2 weeks ago at our home in Sylmar. We have a 14 year old son that was bullied at his high school. He has had other self defense under his belt, however nothing compares to the skill & quality that Vinny brings to the table! Our son has already shown an inner self confidence that we have not seen before! Looking forward to the new changes in our son as he progresses in his training. We highly recommend him to teach anyone it doesn't matter the age!
Excellent coach, he's very committed, enthusiastic but respectful at the same time.
I have been training with him for two months now and since the first week I could see results.
The session goes from lifting weights to self defence, he really makes the work out to your necessities, pushes you to give your best.Always very punctual as well as helpful. He has taught me a lot about self defense and how to protect myself in a dangerous situation. I would definitely recommend Vinny to anyone interested.
Vinny is a very knowledgeable strength trainer with considerable martial arts knowledge as well. They don't let you say much here so let me tell a story. Two weeks into training with him I squatted down to get something and when my hands touched my thighs I didn't recognize the feel of them -- they had gotten that much more muscular after maybe 4 - 5 sessions. If you think you can get those kind of results yourself, don't bother with him. If not...
Great personal trainer. He specializes in high intensity short time line workouts. But, he also listens to and does what a client wants.
Vinny is probably the most positive person I have ever met. Vinny is a great coach and has taught me a lot about how to really train hard. Vinny maximizes your workouts in ways i thought weren't possible. He shows great dedication in his work and has helped me with with my fitness training and getting my meal plans together. His work changes you for a lifetime, that's for sure.
I needed to hit the gym but just wasn't motivated. I saw Vinny training a client and liked how he included a lot of boxing and kickboxing. After 18 30-minute sessions, I have to say I feel great. Vinny knows his stuff! There is no doubt that he is aware of all the techniques. He doesn't promote any products and is always willing to help you. I would 100% recommend him to anyone reading this. He increased my cardio ability as well as strength. He determined that a full body workout was the way to make me lose weight and gain muscle. He was right, as usual. Seriously, stop looking for a trainer and call Vinny!
VINNY is awesome! He really cares about his clients and their health. Super dedicated, motivating, and knows how to make you work. I'm getting stronger by the week. I love how he incorporates boxing into my sessions, and always pushes me to do a little more. Looking forward to continue training with him.
Vinny worked out my legs today and I was feeling pumped all day. He really pushed me to the limit. Ever since I started working out with Vinny I've felt a lot better and have noticed great improvement in my muscle growth. I recommend him!
Vinny is a great personal trainer. My wife and I have been training with Vinny weekly. He makes a true difference and is very experienced. He is kind and provides motivation.
Before working out with Vinney I struggled with weight loss and the motivation needed to go to the gym everyday. I would try and come up with workouts on my own but I never would stay with it. I needed someone that will motivate me and push me to new limits. Vinney became the perfect trainer and I knew he could help me reach the goals I wanted to accomplish. Every session he continues to push me and helped me to loss weight. I look forward to going to the gym and learning his various techniques. Every workout is a challenge and he throws something different at me every session. He not only has helped me physically but mentally as well. By far he ones of the best trainers I've had. I look forward to continuing this fitness journey with him and I think YOU should to!
Vinny is a great trainer. Very patient and also very motivating! He consistently has a great positive attitude and that positivity is contagious. With Vinny I know I will reach my goal of being as fit as I can be. And as strong as I can be in my body as well as my mind!
I originally was looking for a trainer who could teach me self-defense for a trip I was going to be taking where these skills might be needed in case of emergency. I found Vinny on thumbtack and was immediately impressed with his resume. He made the effort to come all the way from Santa Clarita to my house which I appreciated. Just after one lesson, I could see a difference in myself. After just a few lessons, Vinny has taught me so much. I am now more confident in what I can do and in my safety. He has helped me to realize that with practice and skill, I can take on any challenge that I may come up against. At 16, it means a lot to know that I have taken certain pre-cautions to ensure my safety and well-being which causes me to have a peace of mind. I owe it all to Vinny and I highly recommend him as a trainer because every girl deserves to know that they have the power and right to learn and defend themselves.
I signed up my daughter (she is heading for college next year) for Vinny's one on one personal self defense class after he called me and convinced me to try it for a session and then decide. I am glad I did. I take my daughter to his house on Saturdays. His family is always around, and his daughter assists him in training my daughter. I am extremely happy with his training style. He is patient, explains well, and demonstrates the techniques in such a way that is easily understood. One on one situation is the best environment for learning self defense. It is one of the strongest features of Vinny's system. Vinny trains my daughter in a variety of Marshall arts. I am convinced that by the time my daughter completes Vinny's 18 week program, she will be able to defend herself against any potential attack. If you have a child heading for college, invest in his or her safety with Vinny's program. You will be glad you did. I know I am.
Vinny is an excellent trainer who cares about the work he does and the people he trains. He is very knowledgeable and takes into account each individual's fitness goals and abilities and tailors the training to maximize their success. Physical fitness as well as nutrition is an important part of the training he gives and he continuously keeps up-to-date with the education in both these areas. He knows what he is doing and it doesn't take long to see good results and to look and feel healthier!
I'm in my sixties and was apprehensive about taking my free session convinced that it would be my only session. But when I had that free session with Vinny I realized the extent of his knowledge about the human body and decided to sign up for a full six weeks. Vinny is the best! And he understood any physical limitations and gave me perfect work outs specially designed for me! I am and was very impressed with Vinny and I will always recommend him to everyone!
Awesome Experience was a very good teacher. Had a lot of knowledge and the lesson was very fun if you wanna learn Something about defense this is your guy!
My daughter is heading for college, and i wanted to make sure that she can defend herself in case she finds herself in a situation that required it. Vinny is simply the best. He teaches self defense so that you will be able to defend yourself in a variety of situations. He teaches you how to defend yourself against someone using jnives, guns, or sticks with your bear hands, and a variety of everyday items such as cell phones or even rolled up newspaper. My daughter was extremely concerned about her safety after reading numerous articles about things that are happening to female students at nearly all college campuses across the country. She has one more session left, and she is confident that she is ready to defend herself, should the need arises. Over the summer vacation, I am signing her up again to learn more techniques. The value you get for the money is incredible. The best part is that Vinny is a pastor and a family man and teaches with care and respect. I recommend Vinny for anyone who wants to learn how to defend oneself. The confidence my daughter feels is priceless
It’s interesting how I found Vinnie. Actually, my wife who was worried that at age of 38 bogged down with my heavy stressful work, I was out of shape gaining weight with increased cholesterol at the same time - we are expecting our third child, all that led to her mission for search of the best trainer who would give me results quickly. Vinnie has proved his every worth. He is aggressive and takes so much pleasure in his work and training people. He did high intensity training with me and I now feel so good with my endurance and conditioning. I had personal trainers before but Vinnie is truly remarkable he introduced me to kickboxing as a cardio balance and agility work out with my muscle training which I just adore in my work out and every day I look forward to train with Vinnie.
He is the best. It’s very unfortunate that I am moving from my area and Vinnie cannot cover my area due to distance but I can tell you how much I am at a loss. It’s very difficult to find such skillful trainers.
P.S. Vinnie is a great person and a believer I truly enjoyed my training with him.
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- 5h: R10187
- 10h: R20373
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free lesson
The free first lesson with Cfs allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
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online
- R2037/h
Details
It's $125. the hour If you come and train with me here in El Segundo. If you need me to travel to you and train you in the comfort of your home or residential gym or outdoor areas, I can do that as well. The rate is $140. for the hour. I service the areas of: Hawthorne, El Segundo, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. So give me a call when you are ready to get serious! I look forward to meeting and training with you soon.
Best in Health,
Your Personal Fitness, Self Defense, Boxing/ Kickboxing/MMA and Motivational Life Coach,
Vinny Cruz
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