Denver Krav Maga

I love the krav here, it’s so fun and varied in the types of things we learn. If this location offered BJJ I would give it 5 stars. Get strong while learning how to protect yourself.

It’d been a really long time since I’d signed up for any sort of physical exercise classes. My boyfriend and best friend had mentioned I might like Krav Maga. The problem with «regular» exercise is I get bored really quick. I give up, with no goal insight, or just from plain disinterest in the goal. Krav Maga gives me real, tangible and sustainable goals to work towards and I’m loving it!
Updated 1÷12÷2016 after 7 months and a yellow belt: a big kudos to the team for turning me onto krav maga. I attended the free women’s self defense class last April and then came to a live class after that and it’s changed my life. I don’t think I would have succeeded without the no ego team and other participants. No one ever made me feel like I wasn’t good enough, while also never over boosting my own ego to think I was super awesome which keeps me challenged.

Awesome staff, great location and superb attention and dedication given to each student. They will motivate you to train harder and to push yourself to the limit. I would recommend this place without a doubt.

I have been training at the Denver studio for approximately one month and thus far it has been a great experience. I have known of Km for quite a while now but it seemed that it wasn’t very popular here in the U.S. If I could have joined here sooner I would have. The studio is clean, the instructors are friendly and will gladly answer any questions but are serious about training. I have had no experiences of the 30+ people in a small room stated by a previous reviewer. The classes have been 10 – 15 people and the instructors have had the opportunity to walk around and spend personal time with those training to answer questions or correct any problems in the techniques.
I look forward to continuing the experience at the Denver studio and am excited to witness my personal transformation into a healthier self and a useful skill set.

While in the Army, I had the opportunity to train with a few martial arts experts in the Denver area and was particularly impressed by the common sense and efficiency of Krav Maga. A few years, and even more gained weight, later I decided that I would look into joining a Krav Maga gym. After participating in a free introductory class at a few local Krav Maga gyms, I felt like Denver Krav Maga (Colorado Regional Krav Maga Training Center, Denver) was the best fit for me.
The staff does a great job describing each technique, the reason for each move, how to modify in order not to seriously hurt your training partner, and even when to show restraint in order to avoid criminal prosecution. Some might be put-​off by the intensity of the instructors, but to me they are as no-​nonsense as the intense and sometimes brutal self-​defense that they teach. I particularly like how they use different drills to simulate the stress of a fight/​altercation.
There are currently 4 locations in the Denver metro area, and membership allows entrance in any class at any location. I have personally attended the Crosskick, Cage Fitness, and other cardio classes and have lost 30 lbs in the past year.
If you want to learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones, gain confidence, and get a seriously ass-​kicking workout this is the place for you.

While visiting the Taste of Colorado for the first time this summer, my boyfriend and I stumbled upon the Krav Maga stand and were instantly intrigued. The two men that were there representing Krav Maga were very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us a free pass for an introductory class. We were absolutely psyched! My boyfriend who comes from a very athletic and similar training (he did BJJ for a few years) was just as excited as myself (who hasn’t done anything similar to Krav Maga).
We went in on a Saturday morning for the intro class and boy, were we whipped into shape. They start out the class doing different exercises to get your heart rate up. After about a 5 minute warm up, they start the actual class. I had SO much fun learning all the different techniques they showed us and I was upset when the class went by super fast! I really like how the trainers show you the technique they want you to imitate, then they walk around afterwards and watch how everyone puts it together. It really gives you a sense that they care about teaching you the proper way to position your body for the movement. Also, they will answer any questions that you have right then and there about the specific technique displayed.
After thoroughly enjoying the class, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to sign up for a membership. They have a variety of different classes (so you don’t get bored) and its also a great way to switch up exercise on your body. The staff is very friendly and they will gladly help you with any questions or concerns.
All in all, if you’re considering giving Krav Maga a try they will give you a free introductory class which you’d be a fool not to take advantage of! At least if you feel that its not for you, you gave it a shot. I can almost guarantee after you finish the intro class, you’ll be wanting more! Give it a shot! It’s definitely worth it!

So, having zero experience, I signed up for a basic one-​on-​one. There was some confusion when I arrived, but ultimately Sean, who was not there to teach, stopped what he was doing and stepped up to provide a great lesson. Definitely above and beyond, and I’d for sure recommend the studio.

A couple of years ago I had mentioned to my girlfriend that I had saw this awesome thing called Krav Maga… The next day I was stepping into a class with the jitters. After she had inquired about training we received a phone call and email with-​in an hour to come in and try a class for free.
The class started out unlike any martial arts I had taken. We bowed in and were quickly put to work. I prided myself on being in great shape from years in the gym, but the workout just for the warm-​up was awesome! The classes stayed at a high pace intense hour, but never felt I was lost. The instructors were articulate with instruction, but didn’t dread on about this and that. In the end I left with shaking hands full of adrenaline.
When it came down to price it was more than reasonable. I had checked out other CrossFit gyms and BJJ gyms that restricted the classes I could take and charged $ 225 a month! Colorado Krav Maga fell well below that and offered so much more.
To Madalynne review I have to disagree. Their memberships are set-​up like any other gym. I had my credit card stolen a day before my payment was supposed to come out. When I notified Nate what had happened he quickly removed all of the late fees and actually credited me the month for free saying «we’ll take care of it». I’m always greeted with a smile and hello and leave with a goodbye. This is a family business and not corporate.
It’s been two years and I still attend class 3 times a week. I’ve made friends and consider it to be my social life outside of the norm. Did I mention I am in the best shape of my life!

I’d have to agree with an earlier comment:
«After a few months of going my friend and I sustained different injuries from the impact of the classes not to mention the class sizes were 30+ people in a tiny room and you’re constantly running into people. «
That was totally my experience. In many of the sessions I went to, there was just a single instructor who «observed» a roomful of people. Many of the people I was paired up with were not doing what they were supposed to be doing. Eventually I just got tired of going, because I didn’t feel like I was making good progress. James sure is a good teacher, but truthfully I’d much rather pay a bit more, and have some opportunity for personal attention, than have to be stuck in a room as just another face. Sure that may be the profitable way to do things, but not the right way to do things.

I am a returning member. After a year away I had to come back. The work outs are good and they challenge you. I love that every class you learn something you can use immediately. All the instructors at the Denver school are very nice and helpful. Before joining I had never been in a fight (well w my sister but I am not sure it counts) so learning how to punch and kick is great and fun.
I had my niece, nephew and goddaughter take the kids seminar and both the female instructors for that were fantastic and the parents learned a lot from watching class as well.
I say just GO!

I’m a long time martial artist and like Shawn (other review), I’ve been looking for something outside of tradition and more applicable to the real world. Denver Krav Maga has it.
They are growing very fast (maybe a little too fast) and working on better, more timely communication with their members. I disagree with Madalynne that Mike (don’t know the other guy) is unprofessional or unethical.
QUITE the contrary. He is hard to reach, true. When I get him on the phone, he really goes the extra mile to keep members happy.
That said, and Mike will agree, their third-​party billing company sucks. They need a billing company with better customer service. I got a new credit card in the mail which closed out the old one and the billing company tried to charge me a bunch of crap fees. I went back and forth with them for months until I asked Mike to intervene. Once he did, he whipped them back into line.
I don’t judge a company by what goes wrong. I judge them by what they do to make you a happy customer. Mike came through and I’m back to a great training experience. I’m sure Mike will be able to work out the kinks and since he continues to grow of yet another space, it’s a good sign he’s doing a lot well.

I took three friends with me to the free class they offer and it was great. After the class they pull out these car sales personalities and present you with a deal that’s «only for that day.» When asked what their cancellation policy is they say if you move far away, if you die or if you provide a physician’s not saying you’re no longer able to attend.
After a few months of going my friend and I sustained different injuries from the impact of the classes not to mention the class sizes were 30+ people in a tiny room and you’re constantly running into people.
We both went to Krav and gave them our notes after them never returning calls, voicemails or 5 different emails. They said, «ok no problem we’ll consider this your 30 day’s notice and once you see the $ 50.00 cancellation fee you’ll know it’s canceled.» A month later I called to verify and still no one called me back after weeks of trying. I received an email saying their billing company expected fraud on our doctor’s notes and need to investigate. Since these notes were valid I wanted them to call and verify which they never did.
It turned out their billing company never even saw the notes and didn’t say that. James Hirimosa and Mike McDonald are incredibly unprofessional and inconsiderate and definitely present themselves as though they’re out to rip people off. They wouldn’t cancel our membership and after ²¹⁄₂ months we had to actually hire a lawyer to get us out of the membership.
This company tells lies to lure people in and sign up for their membership that can never be broken despite what they tell you when you sign up. They’re all nice to you when you sign up then they act like complete jerks two months into you attending classes.
This would have been something I would continue to recommend because it was a great workout but their attitudes and business ethics are the poorest I’ve even been exposed to. I will never recommend this company to anyone seeking martial arts training.
Buyer extremely beware.

Not many people know this, but krav maga is hebrew for «powerful kick to the groin.»
No, really, Krav Maga is a close combat system developed for the Israeli defense force, and has since become very popular as a method of self defense and powerful attacks. It is also one HELL of a workout.
A friend of mine had been training krav in san fransisco, and I had been meaning to check them out here. Luckily I ran into them at the peoples fair, they hit me with a shock knife (which was awesome), and I signed up for one of their free intro seminars. I have since been going a little over a month, and have had 4 of my friends sign up for classes. Shawn, Mike, and the rest of the staff are friendly, cater to all fitness levels and can modify workouts in case of injury or medical conditions, and the facility itself is clean and a very positive environment.
It is an incredible workout, as I mentioned, and I am learning some great self defense skills, which, let’s face it, certainly don’t hurt living in a city. American krav focuses on hand to hand first, but they have great methods to defend against weapons such as guns, knives, et cetera. Knowing krav could definitely save your life or the life of someone else, and you will be a healthier, happier person too!
KRAV ROCKS!

After many years as a Martial Artist, I wanted something effective, brutal, and with no «secret» techniques no bowing and scraping and no multi-​year learning curve. I found what I was looking for in Krav. Membership packages are nice in that they include all the classes you qualify for (beginners can’t take expert classes) at the Denver, Boulder, or Broomfield locations. They offer Krav Maga, Cross Fit, and heavy bag classes in Denver. The Broomfield school has the same offerings in addition to Sport Yoga, and MMA/​Fight classes.