Highlights
Students learn life-saving skills and techniques in hands-on courses.
Customer Reviews
About This Deal
Choose Between Two Options
- $33.20 for Eight-Hour Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Class ($80 value)
- $45.60 for Two-Hour Tactical Combat Self Defense Class ($120 value)
Equipment: Indoor reality training, Outdoor firearm and reality training
Students should bring: Conceal holster, belt, bag, 100 rounds ammunition. Rentals available
Registration required: Yes
Good for beginners: Yes
Average class length: 90+ minutes
Number of Staff: 1–5 people
Class location: Mix of indoor and outdoor classes
Established: 1992
Guests allowed: No
Parking: Parking lot
Pro Tip: You won’t fall asleep in our class. Come learn, work & be able to save your life. All levels welcome
Q&A with Rick Collup, Owner/trainer
Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?
We have taught hand to hand combat for years. We specialize in Combat. Reno Academy of Combat. Our CCW and Tactical Firearms Self Defense Classes are perfect for any level. We can help any beginner or professional.
What’s the most radical physical transformation you’ve seen a client make?
We have had students come in not knowing anything. We have had students go into the biggest events in the world for fighting, regular people know how to protect themselves with or without a weapon. We specialize in all areas of Combat.
Do you run your gym according to a particular exercise philosophy?
Everyone is welcome to join all classes in our gym. Men, Women and Children of all fitness levels.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn’t cover?
We live in scary times. We are here to help. We can get you in shape, help you lose weight, teach you how to protect yourself with or with out a weapon or if someone else has a weapon. We can change or save your life.
Need To Know
About Reno Academy of Combat
Average class length: 45 minutes
Number of Staff: 1–5 people
Class location: Indoors only
Established: 1991
Good for beginners: Yes
Parking: Parking lot
Pro Tip: We look forward to meeting you. Everyone is welcome. Any age or fitness level.
Q&A with Heather Collup, Owner
Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?
We always change things up so you don't get bored ... or ever plateau.
What's the most radical physical transformation you've seen a client make?
We have had chubby teenagers with no self-confidence come in and grow up to be pro fighters, or not fight and be confident healthy men. We have had students lose over 100 pounds in MMA. In Cardio Kickboxing we have students ... go from size 13 to 2 and keep it off. We help students change their lives inside and out. We love what we do.
Do you believe in the maxim, "No pain, no gain”? Why or why not?
No. We do not hurt our students. You will be sore but you will not leave with injuries. We train smart. We teach proper technique.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
We have people that have never worked out, children, grandparents, pro athletes, and everything in between. Everyone is welcome in our gym. You don't have to worry about what you wear, how much you make, your age, fitness level. Everyone is treated with the utmost respect in our gym. We have been open for over 20 years now and we love helping people everyday.