MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness - Santa Cruz, California

Sharron Barth

I had the good fortune of attending one of Clara’s classes. I entered the class with the trepidation of what I might be getting into. Wow! Clara dove into her presentation, and I was blown away by how much information she relayed in less than an hour and a half. Beyond the wisdom that Clara shared in speaking, we also did some physical exercises that were confidence builders. I left the class walking to my car feeling more confident, stronger, and safer. I felt a new freedom. Thank you, Clara

Leslie Cucuel

Clara and other Minorsan instructors are great! Very motivating and supportive. I have been going for many years, and the Body Pump classes helped me rehab from a major medical trauma many years ago.
Minorsan is a unique woman owned business started by Clara Minor. She is a very positive person and loves to encourage others to be fit and healthy, and feel good about themselves. Clara is my main BodyPump (weight lifting) instructor. She is a badass slender woman that is so fit and strong and full of energy. She is very impressive.
I could never keep up with her! She teaches many different empowerment classes every week.
She is an inspiration and a motivator to so many women. So much better then a gym and more comfortable environment to work out in. Thank you!

Shelby Getsla

I love Minorsan! I have never been very comfortable in workout classes until I came here. There is no judgment. Everyone is so kind. Clara and Robin give such excellent guidance. I feel so empowered and happy after I leave a class here. It is such an uplifting, women-centric community. It's great! Anyone looking for a great workout, a welcoming environment, sense of community, and teachers that go above and beyond, this is the place for you!

Gina Blanchard

We took a small group of girls here because of some issues at their school. In a couple of hours, Clara had given them a myriad of tools to help with confidence and self defense. They were asking to do it again before they even exited the building. We will return.

Simanti Olive

I started back with Minorsan after a gap of 3 years and realized what I missed. I feel healthier, and stronger, and lost 8 lbs over the past 3 months. Also, it's not just a workout, it's me time, I get to enjoy the music and get a great workout with a bu ch of amazing women.

Heather Wood

I joined Minorsan over a year ago to take Cardio Kickboxing and Body Pump and I love it so much, this year I decided to go unlimited for all classes! The instructors are all really great, and Clara especially gets me pumped up for class and keeps me motivated to work hard all the way through the end of the hour. All of the classes are fantastic and so effective - I feel immediate results in strength and energy after each class. It is a pleasure to go to the gym now because I always have so much fun!

I will be a member for life 🙂

Katie Martine

If I could give MINORSAN more stars I absolutely would!! The classes at MINORSAN have changed my life for the better!! I’ve tried nearly every workout out there and this place really checks all the boxes for me. Killer workouts, an accepting, welcoming and encouraging community (staff and members) that make it feel like a second home and less like a “gym.” I always look forward to going to the classes and especially how incredible I feel after; I feel stronger, more empowered and know that’s just what I needed.

Vanessa maguiña mendoza

I have been part of Minorsan for about 3 months and I am already experiencing breakthroughs physically, mentally, and emotionally. During the summer, I traveled to Peru for a month and during this time I got to explore new places and learn a lot about myself. In this trip I encountered multiple occasions where I was being put down verbally and emotionally, in the past I would typically not speak up or stand up for myself, not this time! This time I had the courage and confidence to protect and defend myself, the experience was very empowering. And I know that a huge part of why I feel more confident and courageous is because of the training I have done with Clara and Robin. The way in which the classes are organized and taught have provided me with the tools and mental strength to become resilient and empowered. I am so grateful to be part of this amazing group of women!