STW Krav Maga Self Defense & Fitness

Love love love STW! My husband, myself & my 13 year old son have been members for almost a year now. It’s amazing! We get the highest level of training, superb attention, nutritional information, and so much more! The staff is ALWAYS friendly & ready to answer any questions. Also, get this. They join the workouts WITH YOU! How cool is that? I workout 5 – 6 days a week and can truly see a difference.
Lost inches, toned & Gained muscle.
STW is perfect for anyone at any fitness level. They offer a large variety of classes so we get to mix it up & additional self defense & nutritional workshops are held as well which is really cool.
We’ve gone to multiple Crossfit locations over the years, before we heard about STW but honestly nothing compares to STW. I spent more time injured & in pain with Crossfit. It just wasn’t for me.
I’m so glad to be a part of such an amazing program & family at STW!
Highly recommended! Two thumbs up!

So… I get bored easily. Repeating the same workout DVD, staring at the same wall while running on the treadmill… gets old. It has made it hard for me to stick to workout programs in the past. That’s not the case here! The fitness classes at STW are intense, fun, and you’ll NEVER do the same routine twice.
They are constantly changing the classes and exercises. The instructors and staff are all very friendly, the facility is clean, and there are many classes to choose from. Even with my busy schedule and long shifts, I still manage to get in 3 – 4 classes a week.
Also, even if you’re a beginner, or can’t do some of the exercises for whatever reason, they are great about helping you modify your workout. There are literally people of ALL fitness levels in every class, and I have never felt awkward or out of place. And I have never gotten bored! Thank you STW!

LOVE IT! Two locations in San Antonio giving me more options for classes to take. Each class kicks my butt, but totally worth it!
It’s for everyone young, old, experienced, non-​experienced. Modifications are given, but when you push yourself each time you’ll be amazed of the results you get with your body and mind set!

Let me start off by saying that I am not a gym buff. I hate working out but I love to hit stuff. So when a friend told me about a place that has Kravs Maga and childcare I jumped on it. Of course I was nervous about going because I hate how awkward I feel in gyms. My fitness level and workout knowledge is at beginner at best. Most gyms just take your money and ask for more in order for you to get training. Not these guys. These guys are so different. I love this place. I want to go to the gym. I feel welcomed there. From the front desk people to the instructors they all are so kind and I feel no judgment as to were I am at on my fitness level. That is really important to me. Not only are they welcoming but they also help you with equipment for each class. I can not say enough good stuff about his place. I haven’t been there long but I feel as if they already know who I am. Also, the instructors will help you in your class with modifications if needed. This gym is like no other I’ve been to. The kravs Maga instructors really know for to get into your head so you can push yourself harder. That is what got me to come back for more.

Love this place! The instructors are super motivating & incredibly helpful. If you put in the effort you’ll see results!

Ok. So I’m not going to belabor what has been echoed numerous times before. IT IS TRUE. The company makes it VERY difficult to make changes /​cancel. Read your contract VERY carefully. Make no mistake, it’s all about the money. Also, I never received any nutritional coaching /​advice as was promised when I signed up.
As for the workouts… I went religiously for a couple of weeks and saw no difference. I just began walking /​running on my own and got a virtual trainer who gives me nutritional /​workout advice. In one week I’ve lost 3 pounds. Nothing to write home about but it’s more than I ever got from STW, because of the nutritional advice I was promised but never got.
For those who say it’s a great place, wait until you try to end your membership…

I just joined this gym and I love the positive atmosphere from all trainers every time I walk in

This place is amazing, from the staff to the instructors! Everyone here is super friendly and ready to help you out with anything you need. The instructors are no joke, and it doesn’t matter if you’re 50 or 13 or if you’re a women or a man. The instructors will push you to your limit and wont let you quit, they truly believe in what they teach. I never thought I could do certain workouts like I do now but everyone here is so encouraging and this place helps you to see the importance of fitness. I love it! I highly recommend this place!

Great place! Everyone is encouraging and nice! Good workouts! I was out of town for 3 weeks and they called to check on me! His awesome to have a fitness place that helps me with my accountability! I’ll be back again and again!

This place Awesome! The instructors and staff are extremely helpful. They push you to your goals, if you want a good workout and switch it up I definitely recommend Krav Maga!

i love this place sooo much! the staff is so friendly & helpful! & everyone is all about a healthier lifestyle. i’ve tried other gyms & ways of fitness & this is it for me!

Awesome work outs and motivating instructors! A great place to go if your looking for a challenge.

If you are interested in attending a krav maga gym please do your research before signing up for this membership. I have tried time without number to cancel my membership and I have been given the run around. Please do not waste your money here, they are money hungry and greedy.

I love this facility! !!! If you are ready to TRAIN and become BETTER, this the place you want to be. It offers a variety of workouts from strength to cardio to self defense. They also have cardio bag and cycling for a great low impact workout. There weight room for lifting. All of the staff is GREAT! !!! THEY CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR PROGRESS! !!! So, if you want to be more than a muscle head, you better join now!!!

A company’s true customer service policy is best revealed when examining how they treat those who are on their way out of the door. And as mentioned in a couple other reviews here, their cancellation policy is designed to pull as much $$$ out of you as possible than actual customer satisfaction. I think this is very telling. If you are interested in self-​defense classes, I bet you can find some other place in a city as big as San Antonio that doesn’t view you solely as a credit card number.

I am a member and very disappointed. A recent change in policy requires a password to view the class schedule online. You must go in to the gym to get the password. Yuck. What kind of terrible customer service is this? Can’t wait for my contract to end. No return customer here.

I started out liking this place I had no real problems with it at first then i changed jobs and by time i got out of work I might just might get to one class if the traffic was perfect so it that when the suck started so i made a few class very few i kept that up for awhile but then my mother had passed away and there was stuff i had to deal with in another state so i move back to my old town in another state so i had to find out what i had to do to cancel my membership since id be 1000 miles away everything seem to be easy and it was untill 2 years later when my I all of sudden get a letter from some lawyer say i owe almost 2 grand havent heard nothing then all of sudden I owe this amount at one point i would have recommend this place to anybody cause I did really like this place but now oh no i wont now thats for sure and im gonna make a point to steer people away

HORRIBLY WRITTEN CONTRACT. I’m a current member of this gym and liked the first class I tried so got overly excited and signed a two year contract. DO NOT DO THIS. If you’re interested in a gym like this, ask for a week pass to see if you really like it and it fits with your lifestyle. The hours are horrible and although the classes are intense, there’s a lot to be desired at this gym. They just started opening earlier but have weird operating hours on the weekend, no benches in the locker room, not enough bench space in the changing rooms so I’m basically holding my clothes while I change because I don’t want to put them on the dirty floor… oh and the toilets don’t flush. When you’re there check it out and run through your normal routine in your mind and how it’ll fit with the gym. And if you sign a contract… no matter what they tell you… be prepared to see it to the end or PAY it to the end. They will NOT care about what you have to say. They just want your money. Oh and like the other guy said-​my credit card on file expired and although I received a new one in the mail and called to update it right after, they still charged me $ 25. It shouldn’t be a late fee if you were on auto pay to begin with.

As another user stated last year (unfortunately after I signed up), you have to be very aware of the cancellation policies. This establishment outsources its billings to a third party which makes any changes to your contract as difficult as possible. If you don’t time things right at the end of your contract, they will charge you an extra month just to make a few more bucks. Also, there is no cancellation during the contract without proof of a change of address out of the area. The establishment provides a one-​day «trial», but, if you decide after a month or so that this place isn’t for you, well too bad.
As far as the classes go, I participated primarily in the Krav training, but also tried the APES class and the 6-​week gun defense class. The Krav classes are quite simplistic, hour-​long sessions that vary from instructor to instructor but are often more about getting a cardio workout than actually refining the technicalities of self defense. While the place boasts a 2^nd-​degree black belt owner, the vast majority of your classes will be taught by other students who are often only one level above you. If you’re looking for self defense courses, you’re better off joining a legit MMA program elsewhere that doesn’t double as a fitness class gym.

Absolutely love this place. No better place that I can think of to get a great workout and meet some really great people in the process. Love the work out but there isn’t too much fan fare after i.e.; chatter. No worries, if you are looking for a hook up… this isn’t the spot. If you are looking for a great work out… look no further than STW.