Testimonials | St. Louis Self Defense & Fitness

Dear St. Louis Self-Defense,

My name is Mark and I just signed up for a membership this Thursday.

The classes I attended on Saturday (conditioning with Mike and self-defense with Chris) were excellent.

I felt like I was really being challenged physically (which is good for me). I really liked how, when I was tired, I could take a break.

I also was impressed with the set up of the self-defense class with Chris. I learned a lot in the two hour time frame. We slowly worked on technique until we became more proficient and confident.

The last part of the class with the stress testing was very helpful. My adrenaline was high and someone screaming in my face created a realistic atmosphere. I have never experienced any martial arts training like that before, but I feel working in those kinds of situations will help me defend myself much more than practicing a kata will ever do.

It was also a good experience for me to work with people who are physically larger than me.

I left class very tired and emotionally overwhelmed, but very excited!

I look forward to future classes.

Thanks!
Mark

*** From A Krav Maga Student ***

I ran into my ex boyfriend one night after only a few weeks of taking Krav Maga. Things had not ended well between us, to say the least, and he came up to me and started yelling and cussing. I felt threatened so I backed away and began to leave.

After I had turned to walk away, he started to call me back. He then ran up from behind and put his arm around my shoulder to stop me. He had been violent towards me in the past, so naturally I didn’t want to take any chances this time, and thankfully I had learned how to deal with this type of situation in Krav Maga. One of the techniques in Krav Maga involves getting out of various types of headlocks, and we had gone through a scenario in class that was nearly identical to my situation. I knew exactly what to do, and because we had practiced so much in class I was able to remain calm and perform the technique just as we had learned. I twisted out of the headlock and from there I was in control, holding my attacker’s head and arms low to the ground. I then kneed him in the stomach a few times, which was enough to give me a chance to get away, completely unharmed.

Hey, Mike,

I just wanted to let you know that I PASSED the FBI fitness test!!!
Actually, not only did I pass the test, I totally kicked its butt.
But it was definitely hard — If it weren’t for your classes, I
know I probably wouldn’t have trained hard enough to pass. Thanks
for pushing so hard — and keep it up!

Thanks

I just want to thank you two again for the wonderful experience I was lucky to have this year training with you. After waiting almost 3 years for a chance to study Krav Maga I was extremely excited when I heard you were opening a school. My time there far exceeded anything I had hoped to experience. It was definitely one of the best parts of my last year of college and made a lasting contribution to my life. I only wish I had more time to train with you. I was not exaggerating when I said that Krav was one of the main things for which I was considering staying in St. Louis. You guys are amazing teachers and I’m truly sad to be leaving your school. I hope to come visit often and if you’re giving any seminars in the Detroit or DC area please keep me posted.

Thanks for everything, and please keep in touch!

Brian

From: “Jeanne”
Subject: I loved the seminar!

Hey Guys

I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the Women’s Self Defense Seminar. I did not think I would be sore, but I was for several days. I guess that is a good thing??

Thanks again, I had a great time.

Jeanne

I look forward to the…exciting workouts that you have provided me with. I would also like to tell you both that I really do appreciate what you do there at St. Louis Krav. It has been one of the best physical and mental time I have ever had. I feel really good.

Ethan

I have spent 19 years of my 22 year air force career in Special Operations. I have dabbled in martial arts a few times in my life. Most of the styles are difficult to master and contain a lot of “fluff” that isn’t truly applicable in a real world scenario. I feel that SF (Special Forces) could benefit from Krav Maga, especially in these dangerous times. During my career as a combat controller I often wondered why unarmed self defense wasn’t given more visibility. The only time I was taught self defense was during my time with the army and navy. I’ve become passionate in my short exposure to the discipline. My main goal is to help servicemen who face deployments where the lack of definitive battle lines make everyone a combatant.

Carl B. (Scott Air Force Base)
TACC/XONI
IMT Functional Advocate

I had a great time a Krav the day before Thanksgiving. I am really excited about trying to find an instructor close to Cincinnati. I will come to class again when I am in St. Louis between Christmas and New Year’s.

I was just reading a spy novel where the hero meets a woman who just about elbows him to death, and it turns out that she is Israeli and tells him it was Krav Maga!

Hope your school does well.

Paula

Paula L. Grubb, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist

From: Russ
Subject: Thanks for the intro to Krav Maga!

Gentlemen,
My name is Russ Fields, I attended your school last Monday and Wednesday and had great workouts both times. I also feel that I learned more self defense in a few hours than I would learn in a month at other schools. The principles and their application were simple, devastating and presented in a way that I felt comfortable in using them for self defense as soon as I left the school. My best wishes to you and the success of your school. Please add me to your newsletter list as I would like to return with some friends from my TKD school to let them experience Krav Maga.

Thanks,

Russ Fields