Our Mission
What We Provide
At Sonora Spartan Academy, we are committed to empowering individuals through expert-led self-defense training. Our in-person classes cater to all skill levels, focusing on practical hand-to-hand techniques, situational awareness, and confidence building. We foster a supportive community, offer personalized private lessons, and streamline class bookings to make self-defense accessible for everyone in the greater Sonora area.
Meet Our Instructors
DavidAshby
Head of Instruction
My martial arts journey began while I was attending De Anza College, where I first trained in karate. After several years of training, I found myself looking for a system that focused more directly on practical, real-world self-defense. That search led me to the Academy of Self Defence, where I began studying Krav Maga.
As my training progressed, I expanded into Muay Thai and Hapkido, developing a broader understanding of striking, movement, control, and personal protection. I also began assisting with women’s self-defense seminars and Krav Maga classes before eventually moving into teaching classes and leading seminars myself.
Teaching self-defense became more than an interest; it became a passion. I believe everyone deserves the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills necessary to protect themselves and the people they care about.
Through Sonora Spartan Academy, my goal is to provide realistic, approachable self-defense training that helps students become more aware, prepared, and confident. Whether someone is completely new to training or looking to strengthen their existing skills, I want them to leave each class feeling more capable of staying safe wherever life may take them.