Empire Self Defense is a martial arts school in Rialto, California focused on Kung Fu San Soo and practical self-defense training. The school draws on deep roots in the Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo tradition in Riverside, with instructors bringing more than 20 years of combined knowledge under Dave Hopkins. Its classes emphasize effective, easy-to-learn self-defense while helping students build confidence, physical ability, and a strong self-defense mindset. Main instructor Ben Ortega brings 30 years of Kung Fu San Soo experience and 20 years of teaching experience.