About the instructor
Ms. Gallegos is certified as a Women's Basic Self Defense Instructor. She has been training in martial arts for over 20 years and has a 4th Degree Black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate and a 3rd degree black belt in Okinawan Kenpo Kobudo weapons.
KOB Eyewitness News 4 interviewed A.L. Gallegos for their story on women's self-defense. View the video and article at KOB.com.
Ms. Gallegos has taught women's self defense classes at the Albuquerque Police Academy, Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, & University of New Mexico in addition to her own facility. She has worked with organizations and programs such as "Women Against Crime", Albuquerque Charter Schools, Agora Crisis Center, and Students Educating Peers About Sex (SEPAS).
Due to her extensive education and training in self-defense, Ms. Gallegos was featured on a multi-day KRQE Channel 13 news broadcast for her Women's Self-Defense Program, which is unique in the state of New Mexico. To date Ms. Gallegos has taught basic self defense to over 1,000 women.
For more information on the instructor's credentials and training please call 505-294-6993.