Simi Valley Krav Maga

This place is legit! Christian and staff are professional and great teachers. Highly recommended!

I read about the school in the local paper. I was interested in an activity that would help relieve stress and would be an interesting alternative to going to a gym. I couldn’t have met a nicer group of knowledgeable instructors. Beyond Krav Maga there are other styles and programs at the school to challenge yourself with. I researched and visited other studios and I couldn’t be happier training at Simi Valley Krav Maga.

I started my Krav Maga training here at the beginning of the year and had zero martial arts or self defense training. Christian and his instructors are top notch and take the time to go over things no matter how long it takes. Everyone (student and instructor alike) look to better one another in technique and confidence. They offer Krav Maga, fight classes, fitness classes and BJJ and to top it all off it’s all included! As far as I’m concerned there’s no other place to go!

Love how they show techniques that most schools won’t allow in training. I’ve been in martial arts for over 25 years and don’t want to only learn tournament rules but rather the best martial arts techniques. Great school!

My family has been doing this for the past 8 months and we are seeing some great results. My daughter will only be sanction to date after she gets her blackbelt so it will be important for her to keep going :)

I’ve been taking Krav Maga for years. This place is legit. The training includes practical self defense, fitness classes, and fighting. They recently added a Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu program (805 Jiu-​Jitsu) that is hands down the best place to begin learning BJJ. The two instructors are Jean Jacques Machado black belts. (It’s the only official affiliation in Simi Valley for Jean Jacques Machado)

In all fairness, the instructors here are Wonderful!!! The workouts were great. Unfortunately, the business practices are horrible. I had to quit when my job changed drastically last May. I immediately informed them of this via phone, letter and email. NO response. I offered to pay the difference of a month to month membership as opposed to the contract I signed (actually my husband signed for me). NO response. However, this Monica lady from the payment company is stalking me. Phone calls, mail and tonight a very hostile and threatening email that I have passed along to my attorney. So BEWARE before signing that contract.

I’ve been coming here for close to a year and I won’t be stopping anytime soon. Sometimes beginning new things can be a bit intimidating but the instructors help you out so much! They’ve created an atmosphere that promotes learning and getting outside of your comfort zone. Even as a beginner I’ve chosen to work with more advanced students and they help you get better as well! The strike fit classes kick your booty and are an awesome way to start the night! The owners are amazing, they encourage feedback from all of the students!

Good gym for kids BUT canceling membership is very difficult. Had to cancel credit card to keep them from charging me.

I’ve been with Simi Valley Krav Maga since 2008 and still currently training! They are my second family. The staff is great and instructors are highly trained! Jeremy our lead instructor is bad ass, he knows his Krav Maga and won’t settle for less! His main concern is when you leave his studio, you will be able to walk in peace knowing you are able to protect yourself from real world situations. Jeremy and his instructors teach you situational awareness, to remain calm, and to conquer the enemy!
I’m currently a blue belt working my way to a black belt! I respect Jeremy for having to earn a belt in his studio! You can’t buy a belt here! I would highly recommend Simi Valley Krav Maga to everyone, all ages, male or female! Females don’t be scared! Im 5’1, and 117 pounds and If you trust in the Krav Maga defenses, you will have no fear! I promise! Thank you Sim Valley Krav Maga for giving me that peace!

I had heard enough about Krav Maga at work to want to check it out. I walked into SVKM and was greeted by their Lead Instructor Jeremy Stafford. He was so helpful and encouraging that I tried my first class the next day. The studio welcomes everyone to come and try their classes a few times to see if you like it, but after my first class I immediately signed up. I was hooked.
I had NEVER done martial arts before. I didn’t know how to punch (and probably would have broken every bone in my hand if I had tried). I was so nervous about doing something so different from anything I had ever done, but the instructors were so effective and patient that it didn’t take long at all for me to get into the swing of things. Now I can punch and kick and elbow and knee and all around kick butt!
You really feel like you are a part of a family at this studio. You can’t go wrong with coming here.

Been working out here since 2009. After the first four months I had lost 20 lbs and got into great shape. In addition to their Krav Maga curriculum the provide ground fighting classes, weapons classes, bag classes/​strike fit, and sparring classes, all for a single monthly fee (i.e., no extra costs). I have yet to find another gym that doesn’t charge extra for those classes. If you sign a year contract you can get a reduced fee and if you pay the full year up front they knock off even more. The quality of instruction is top notch and the classes are structured to accommodate all ages, gender, and skill levels. The bottom line is they provide an awesome way to get into shape while learning effective and practical self defense techniques. The ground fighting class and introduction to fight classes are an awesome complement to the Krav Maga classes. All the classes will definitely test your fitness and mental toughness. As someone that doesn’t like to pay for poor service I can say that I am always happy to renew my contract as I feel they completely hold up their end of the bargain. In summary good people, good training, and right price.

I’ve been training here for a while.
Good instruction, particularly from the lead instructor (Jeremy Stafford). A great workout, and a lot of fun-​all while you’re learning useful technique.
They also offer kids classes, and fitness classes that are tougher than anything you’ll get at the gym.
They offer a few classes for free, so feel free to drop in and try it without worrying about the cost. My only complaint is the one year lock-​in to begin with (though you can pay up front for a discount). Still, most places around here require that.

They do a generally good job with their training but you had better think real hard before you commit to their 1 year contract because they will not let you out of it and they will make sure to «continue with collections until all past due amounts are paid in full».

I have been training here since September 2011 and have found the classes to be very practical, a great workout, and quite entertaining. I first came across Krav Maga a few years ago, but I delayed in taking it up because I figured the classes would be filled with intense, military-​minded men who lack any sense of humor. Glad to say that I was quite wrong.
The entire staff is great. They know their stuff and help you reach your goals, but also make the classes fun. If you want a boot camp experience, they are happy to provide that. If you just want to build some self-​defense confidence, they do that quite well too.
The student base is very diverse, both in age and background/​interests; Krav Maga is definitely not just for those dreaming of law enforcement careers.
After spending many hours here over the past 6 months, I feel confident in recommending this place. My experience has been far better than I expected.

Krav Maga is increasing in popularity in the United States each year. With so many choices offered by Krav Maga Association of America and International Krav Maga Federation, training in this intense Israeli self defense, combat, and fitness system is readily available.
I was a student here for over 2 years and have loved every moment of the experience. The most impressive thing about this studio is the quality of instructors. I have talked to students from other establishments and they come here to train because of the high quality of instruction they get. Without a doubt, if you want your ass kicked then take a Krav Maga Level 1 course for a week. My first week blew me away as I was encouraged to kick, punch, knee, eye-​gouge, and groin kick the living daylights out of my training partners. I was hooked ever since.
Without a doubt the curriculum is also one of the most diverse. They have bag courses for fitness, fight class which include sparring, ground fighting, and my favorite, weapons class. Not to mention the special gun seminar, knife seminar, tactical pen seminar, and kid’s curriculum. These classes seek to make the Krav Maga practitioner a well rounded fighter not just good at self-​defense and combatives.
It goes without saying that if you are in the area and want to learn something that is practical and maybe someday useful, then hook up with these folks. They kick your arse and smile while doing it, but when it’s all done they are the friendliest people I know.

I’ve been studying here for over a year. The workout is intense and the instructors (most of them black belts) are top notch and thorough! Highly recommended, even if you’re over 50 like me.