Fortress: Combat Arts

Very professional and reliable. Impressed by John's wide variety of knowledge and his passion for teaching.
May 20th, 2022

I've been a member of Fortress since last fall and LOVE the women's strike fit classes and the jiujitsu training. The reality-based self-defense John Betancourt teaches is absolutely the best training I have ever received in years of taking classes. John instills instinctual defense reactions and builds your personal skill set along with physical fitness that no other discipline can match. I do yoga, hike and hunt, but the martial arts and boxing conditioning have taken my body to the next level. At age 56, I feel empowered and strong, with more confidence and more wisdom about what to do "if" the unthinkable happens to me or my family. Thank you, Fortress, for top-drawer professionalism and the best self-defense training possible.
Jun 30th, 2021

We had a great day with John @ Fortress Combat in Bozeman. He really tailored the class to our needs, skills, carry laws, technical hardware and was incredibly well put together. Easy to relate to no matter what your skill level. I highly recommend him and we are looking forward to our next class in a few weeks!
Mar 15th, 2021

Took a personal protection training course with John, some of the best techniques and knowledge Ive been taught. Practical application of skills, put together class, and very enjoyable. Cant wait to go back for another class. Highly recommend!
Dec 19th, 2020

Fortress is unlike any other training facility you have probably ever been to. I took the Women's Personal Protection In The Home course which included a concealed carry course with classroom time, covering the basics of handgun safety and of course use, and then a range day complete with scenario training. I've done additional hours at the range, too. Now I am working out in his women's StrikeFit class, which is a class that teaches self defense, striking, safety, and is also a great workout. It's similar to his Combatives class, but in an environment with women only. Is it the BEST workout? No, but it's a GREAT workout and it will also teach you skills that you can't get if you go to any other training facility in town. Every time I go I know I am working on creating muscle memory that will serve me if God forbid I ever need to actually defend myself or my family against attackers.
Nov 6th, 2020