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Martial arts for queer folks, trans folks, & all those fighting for liberation.

Martial arts builds power in yourself and power with others. With a little sweat and a lot of play, you’ll learn how to use your body’s power to your advantage.

When you step onto the mat, you build awareness, confidence, and strength. Your effort and focus are powerful catalysts for building trust between your mind and body.

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Focus your energy on one martial art or combine multiple to learn a broader range of combat.

Grappling. Striking. Eskrima Kali.

Trans, queer coach generating presence and power.

Hi! I’m Alija. I’ve been training in martial arts for 16 years, and teaching martial arts for 10 years. So much of my power comes from my transness; and martial arts have given me a place to know what my transness feels like in my body.

Everyone has their own unique version of being a skilled martial artist. What works for one person might work differently for the next person; and it’s incredibly rewarding to discover what works.

We discover our strength through play that keeps us smiling and challenge to keep us improving.

Any space I’m in is a space for you.

Liberatory martial arts are trauma-informed and accessible.

When you step onto the mat with me, your learning is directed by you. As your coach, I teach you techniques and encourage your skill development only in collaboration with your goals, boundaries, and expectations.

You’re the captain of the ship—you direct us where to go and how fast we get there. I make sure the ship is in working order to get us where you lead.

Train with me!