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David Woods is a Kung Fu Master / Certified Krav Maga Instructor

Self Defense Instructor "Dave" began training in martial arts in 1993, and has continued, non-stop.  He is a certified instructor in Krav Maga through ICSU and a Kung Fu Master (since 2007).  Dave has trained extensively in many other martial arts including Brazilian JiuJitsu, MMA, Judo, Shaolin, etc., to ensure that he provides the best self-defense training possible.  Also, Dave speaks Spanish and English, and holds a current Clear/Pro California Teaching Credential, BCLAD certified.

Not only has Dave taught self defense at his own martial arts school, but has been contracted by several organizations on an ongoing basis as a self-defense instructor (Kern County DHS, Kern County Housing Authority, Panama School District, Fairfax School District, Garces High School, The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, several local businesses....)  He also trained and taught at the Shaolin Temple!  His experience as an instructor ensures that you receive quality training, not just a good workout.

Dave's workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to improve their physical and mental health or learn self defense. Minimum age 7. Ideally should be able to stand / walk for at least 30 minutes

Workshops with Dave

  • Ind & Group Crisis Intervention CISM Training
    Ind & Group Crisis Intervention CISM Training
    Tue, Jan 21
    Kernville
    Jan 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Kernville, 13383 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Kernville, 13383 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
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  • Still Water Meditation- Silent Sit
    Still Water Meditation- Silent Sit
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jan 26
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    All levels of meditators welcome and encouraged. This will be a space to meditate together with little guidance from your facilitator.
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  • Still Water Meditation- Guided Sit
    Still Water Meditation- Guided Sit
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 30
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    All levels of meditators welcome. This session will be guided and is directed toward beginners and those looking to deepen their meditation practice with the guidance of the facilitator.
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  • Vision Boarding Workshop
    Vision Boarding Workshop
    Sat, Feb 01
    Riverstone Wellness
    Feb 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    In our visioning this year, Heather Berry, LCSW will be joined by Ashley Smith, LMFT, bringing her expertise including somatic techniques that will help us explore paths of the heart.
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  • Sound Bath for Love
    Sound Bath for Love
    Sat, Feb 01
    Riverstone Wellness
    Feb 01, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    To start the month we celebrate L♥️VE! Especially some love for yourself.
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  • River Pebbles Playgroup
    River Pebbles Playgroup
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 19
    Riverstone Wellness
    Feb 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Parents bring your kids, ages 0-5 years, to this fun and educational playgroup.
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  • Kids Self-Defense, 3 weeks
    Kids Self-Defense, 3 weeks
    Sun, Jan 19
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 19, 2025, 3:10 PM – 4:05 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 19, 2025, 3:10 PM – 4:05 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Missed the first class? Begin during the second week of this 4 week series of self-defense classes for kids 16 & under
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  • Kids Self-Defense, 4 weeks
    Kids Self-Defense, 4 weeks
    Sun, Jan 12
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 12, 2025, 3:10 PM – 4:05 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 12, 2025, 3:10 PM – 4:05 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    4 week series of self-defense classes for kids 16 & under
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  • TAI CHI 4 week Series
    TAI CHI 4 week Series
    Sun, Jan 12
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Embark on a journey of mindfulness and movement with our 4-week Tai Chi Class.
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  • Journaling Workshop, 4 week series
    Journaling Workshop, 4 week series
    Wed, Jan 08
    Riverstone Wellness
    Jan 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Get New Year inspiration and join Ann Beman for this fun and thought provoking journaling workshop.
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  • Still Water Meditation- Silent Sit
    Still Water Meditation- Silent Sit
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 29
    Riverstone Wellness
    Dec 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    All levels of meditators welcome and encouraged. This will be a space to meditate together with little guidance from your facilitator.
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  • Still Water Meditation- Guided Sit
    Still Water Meditation- Guided Sit
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 26
    Riverstone Wellness
    Dec 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Dec 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    All levels of meditators welcome. This session will be guided and is directed toward beginners and those looking to deepen their meditation practice with the guidance of the facilitator.
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  • Martial Arts Seminar
    Martial Arts Seminar
    Sat, Dec 07
    Riverstone Wellness
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Join Dave and Goriela Woods for a full day of self defense and Tai Chi
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  • River Pebbles Playgroup
    River Pebbles Playgroup
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 20
    Riverstone Wellness
    Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Nov 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Parents bring your kids, ages 0-5 years, to this fun and educational playgroup.
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  • Acupuncture & Sound Bath
    Acupuncture & Sound Bath
    Sun, Nov 17
    Riverstone Wellness
    Nov 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Nov 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Jennifer is back for another sound bath! This time she brings an added bonus of goodness.
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  • Autumn Arrangements with Erin
    Autumn Arrangements with Erin
    Sat, Nov 16
    Riverstone Wellness
    Nov 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Designs by Erin is back with another beautiful project for us! All supplies and flowers included.
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  • Mothers Support Group
    Mothers Support Group
    Fri, Nov 01
    Riverstone Wellness
    Nov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    For pregnant and postpartum mothers. Join us for a peer support group.
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  • Family Dance Party, Halloween Edition
    Family Dance Party, Halloween Edition
    Sat, Oct 26
    Riverstone Wellness
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Riverstone Wellness, 14 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Families will come together to dance, laugh, and move, promoting physical activity, coordination, and most importantly, bonding. The incredible and insightful Michelle Maring will lead this event.
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