Twisted Fitness: Strength. Skill. Survival.

From martial arts to firearms, we train you to be unstoppable

In-Person Training


Twisted Fitness offers Wisconsin Concealed Carry Training (CCW) and Home Defense, Basic and Advanced Handgun Classes, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, Modern Sporting Rifle Fundaments, Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals, Stop the Bleed, NRA Certified Range Safety Officer training and more!

E-Learning


24/7 access to our Video-On-Demand training that includes classes such as Introduction to Handguns, our Non-Physical Self Defense class, Real Estate Agent Safety training, Travel Safety and more done online, at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.

Membership


Unlock Exclusive Perks with Our Membership Program! Get 10% off all firearms classes, less lethal classes, and emergency preparedness classes hosted by Twisted Fitness.  *Does not include Gym/Martial Arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai) and a Complimentary USCCA Membership with Elite Level Benefits Presented By: Delta Defense and much more.


Twisted Fitness is proud to bring Firearms Instruction to Madison!

In line with our commitment to self-defense and personal empowerment, Twisted Fitness now offers firearms training and education right here in Madison, Wisconsin.

As a proud USCCA partner, we provide safety and skill-building courses for every experience level.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen advanced defensive shooting techniques, we have a class for you—from introductory handgun training to high-level defensive shooting instruction.

Wisconsin CCW and Home Defense Course

Interested in a Concealed Carry License for the state of Wisconsin?   Our Certified Instructors can provide you with the knowledge and recourses necessary to obtain a license.  Furthermore, we will also accommodate small group training and will work in the field with churches, scouting, etc.

This 4 Hour course provides you with a comprehensive breakdown of the Laws for the State of Wisconsin.   We will discuss: 

  • Situational awareness and how to keep yourself safe.  
  • Break down use of force and when it is acceptable to use lethal force.
  • What to do in the aftermath of a self defense situation  
  • Basic Firearms Safety and Operation.
  • Alternative Protection Measures (Taser, Pepper Spray, etc) 

This class provides you all the knowledge and certification necessary to obtain a CCW license for the State of Wisconsin.

FIREARMS CLASSES

We offer Safety and training courses for all skill levels.  However, even if you have ZERO experience with firearms, we’ll get you started.   We offer a variety of Classes from a basic handgun class, to high level Defensive shooting classes.

Basic Handgun Class

Hands-on training in handgun basics, including types of handguns, safe takedown and cleaning, choosing the right ammo, clearing malfunctions, and improving accuracy through stance, grip, sights, trigger control and more.

Modern Sporting Rifle Classes

This hands-on, small group live fire session where you’ll learn essential rifle skills including basic operations and gear, zeroing, proper grip and stance, sight alignment, target transitions, understanding height over bore, and achieving defensive accuracy at varying distances.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals

Small group, live-fire classes focused on real-world skills: master grip and stance, work with your body’s natural reactions under stress, perform emergency reloads, and learn to balance speed with precision—including when to use sighted vs. unsighted fire and more.

Women’s Handgun & Self Defense

This course covers situational awareness, handgun types, ammunition and malfunctions, safe firearm handling, defensive pistol fundamentals, and the legal considerations surrounding the use of deadly force.

To see the full list of classes…

Please click “request a class” and we will be notified and will schedule a class in the near! 

Alternative Self Defense and Safety Courses

Stop The Bleed

The Official STOP THE BLEED® Course

Learn how to use Tourniquets, Quick clot, and Wound Packing 

Discuss how to handle trauma from serious injuries in order to save lives – SECONDS COUNT!!!

Women Only Personal Safety Event

Key tips for avoiding and preventing dangerous encounters 

How to establishing appropriate boundaries

When “force” can legally be used to defend yourself

Methods of personal protection 

There is no live fire in this introductory module

NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Training

Become an NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

Learn how to safely run a firing line

Do’s and dont’s of Range Operation

Safety Standards and the importance of a properly trained RSO

This Class will Qualify you to apply to be a certified RSO under the NRA

Handling Unknown Contacts

Quite Possibly the most important Self Defense class you will ever take!

Discuss how to handle an encounter with a stranger that has the potential to turn violent 

Learn how to deal with an overly aggressive stranger without bringing a firearm into play

Learn telltale warning signs, de-escalation techniques, proper use of verbal commands, and self-defense techniques

Learn how to stop a violent attack before it ever starts

iF THERE IS NOT A CLASS SCHEDULED

Please click “request a class” and we will be notified and will schedule a class in the near future! 

Our Smokeless Range at Twisted Fitness Gym in Madison

Our Smokeless Range offers several training advantages for students who are looking to improve marksmanship and tactical skills in a cost-effective and safe environment.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals at Deerfield Pistol Center