Krav Maga Worldwide

I joined KMW 8 months ago because I was new to LA and found myself in a hostile situation after only being here a short time.
I didn’t know anyone and I didn’t feel safe in this new city. I passed by Krav Maga Worldwide everyday on my commute. I heard about Krav Maga in the past and decided to give them a call. They connected me to one of their instructors named Raymond. He was really helpful and kindly answered all my questions. So I decided to try out a class to see if I liked it.
After trying out my first class, I was hooked. Everything about the gym is amazing. The staff is friendly and super helpful. I also like how the instructors make a real effort to make sure you understand the moves and the reasoning behind them. The facility is also very clean and they take great care of the equipment.
After 8 months, I can proudly say that I feel much safer anywhere I am in the city. I’m confident that the training they give me will help me handle any situation that comes my way. My fitness level has improved drastically and I have made many friends in my classes. Joining KMW was one of the best decisions I could have made.
I highly suggest you give them a call if you are looking to get in shape or want to find a fun way to learn how to protect yourself. It could save your life someday!

The best place to get a great workout and to learn how to protect yourself. It’s sucha a great stress reliever.

Great crossfit classes and self defense all in one place. Instructors are very knowledgable and lots of classes to choose from.

Krav Maga is very practical and street smart. Everything you learn has a real life application. It’s also a great workout, especially the bag classes. Wayne Miller’s classes are my favorite. He keeps class fun and engaging, while making sure we get a good workout. He is also a fantastic instruction and my technique has improved tremendously working with him.

I have been going to Krav Maga Worldwide for almost 5 years and my fitness level, strength, stamina, and general health has dramatically improved. The instructors are first rate and work with you to make sure you get the best workout possible and do not in any way injure yourself. I can’t think of a better place to go.
I especially like Wayne Miller’s combatives class. Wayne works with you to improve your timing and technique, and your timing for punches and kicks dramatically improves from working with a partner on the pads. I wish there were more combatives classes during the week.

These 5 stars are for Krav Maga worldwide instructors and specifically for the great instructor WAYNE MILLER who helped me improve so much. I can’t wait to see him teaching in level 4 and 5 cuz he has lots of knowledge and he has a high skill level of training

Great gym. Management is really welcoming and straightforward. There’s a high degree of cleanliness in the showers and locker rooms. Overall wide range of classes to choose from, starting with beginner classes up to more advanced ones. The trainers here have a high skill level and degree of training. I always leave here feeling like I got a full workout in.

Super shady.
I signed a one year membership. While the classes were decent, they were often loaded with people (I went during the day) and while the instructors were all nice and knowledgeable, the business practices of this place is shady beyond belief. Sign a one year contract? Yup, they’ll automatically renew you. I was never told that I needed to send an email confirmation to confirm cancellation after the year was up. Sounds disreputable? It sure is. That’s a sure sign of an unscrupulous business. After a hand injury left me hospitalized then unable to have full function, I was unable to go to the classes for at least a month. I called & sent an email asking for, as outlined in the contract, a suspension. I was told I would be able to do one month and if I needed more time I could email again and they would review. Funny thing was I was still charged for the suspended month. Basically I paid a lot of money (13 months) for something I was physically unable to do for at least 2 months and was then automatically signed up again without my knowledge.
I’m considering sending a report to Consumer Affairs. No marital arts class, no matter how cool, is worth this level of money and aggravation.

I’ve been going to Krav Maga for about a year now and it continues to impress each and every time I visit. Several things in particular stand out to me.
First, the staff and instructors are excellent. The instructors are knowledgeable, high energy, and motivational, and they really helped me master my technique and form (especially at the beginning). I also like that the staff goes out of their way to greet me by my first name when they see me.
Equally impressive is their selection of classes. I get to choose from a variety of self-​defense, fitness, or fight classes depending on my mood. Great workout aside, I truly feel as though I’ve learned a lot of skills and moves to protect myself in potentially dangerous situations. That’s invaluable to me.
Less important to me, but impressive nonetheless, is the overall quality that the gym exudes. The bathrooms, for example, are meticulous and well-​stocked. Even the gift shop sells high quality American Apparel clothing for crying out loud.
The last thing, and this is more of a cool perk available to everyone, is that they hold free self defense classes for women every year. My wife attends every year and loves it.
5 huge stars for Krav Maga!

Krav Maga Worldwide is the BEST at teaching the historic extremely effective combat system of the IDF to people of all ages, sexes and sizes. I hold a Black belt in WTF Tae Kwon Do which was great, but this system is the most logical, simple and effective forms of self defense I’ve ever trained in.
The facillities are clean and awesome, their instructors are both expert and patient. They also offer other types of classes such as cross fit and Krav Maga fitness. Finally the students are friendly and helpful. I work with Matt Roman who helped me back from a bad injury. He’s awesome!!! Ask for him if you have and questions.
By the way I have TBI and Parkinson’s. What’s your excuse? Try Krav Maga World Wide at the corner of Olympic and Purdue Now!!!

DO NOT SIGN THAT CONTRACT. they don’t care if you don’t have the money to pay, they don’t care if someone dies, they don’t care if a family member is sick, they will not let you out. Even if you stop coming they will charge your card. I made this mistake and I should have never joined $ 125 a month for ONE class. Stupid. Never again.

This review is a general one for the whole facility, staff and training techniques. Why? Because I have experience in both boxing and martial arts, so this is an over all experience type of review.
First off. The staff — from the instructors to sales and front desk — are all genuinely concerned with their clients happiness. They do their best to accommodate and please their clientele’s needs.
Second. All the instructors, having them be Krav Maga or CrossFit (or whatever class you’re taking) are very serious about teaching and always try to make sure that the students comprehend the techniques without being too harsh. (It’s a little bit of a downside to some of us who, either, have previous experience or are more advanced than others).
Anyway, the instructors are patient and unless you ask them questions, they can, sometimes, keep the pace a bit slow. I guess, it’s because most of the level 1 students are rookies so they don’t want to push them too hard. It’s easy to injure yourself if you are doing something wrong, so going with a slow pace until you get the techniques right, is probably for the best.
I have yet to decide as to whom I can give the credit of being the best instructor (because they are ALL, literally, amazing at what they do)! But my favorites so far are:
Wayne, Todd, Christian and AJ are my favorites, along with a few others. I have, yet, to try out Junior (who, apparently, is awesome) and Mike B (also seems like he is really good at what he does).
I think Marcus K is one of my top favorites. His techniques I can relate to the most for some reason. It’s actually a major bummer that he only teaches once a week.
Archie is great. He is not only funny but he does more real life situation drills than most instructors, which makes classes challenging and fun at the same time.
Danny R is tough. In a good way! You may need some extra protective gear :-) JK. I think it’s a though love type of training with him. Love his classes as well.
Hmmm, who am I forgetting?
Maybe this review is getting a bit too long, so I’ll quit now before I make this long story even longer :-)
Oh wait! CrossFit! How could I forget!
Ok, I will be honest about this one… I have, yet, to try it. I still can’t figure out if it’s the wimp in me or if I’m just not that interested in taking it, but I can share some of the «locker room» stories.
Every since person whom I’ve spoken to about their experience, mostly women and some men, praise it like its a heavenly adventure. For example, I met an older woman the other day who just finished her CrossFit with Nicko. Without mentioning ages, I was stunned at her physique and her overall glow.
She told me that before she joined, she could not do a single pull-​up, lift a 20lbs weigh, or ever do a real squat. She told me about her feeling so sluggish, old and out of shape, that she would never, in her entire life, would have thoughts that KMW would have taken her as a member.
Since she started training her whole life transformed. She told me how her confidence skyrocketed when the fugly cellulite (that thing is a b*tch to get rid off) abandoned her body, she was able to do 20 – 30 pull-​ups, and can run miles now. She also told me that her instructors are amazing! (Something that I figured out on my own by watching those classes:)
Inspirational? Yeah!!!
P. S. — the facility is great! I’m speaking in terms of ventilation, space, location and free 2-​hour parking before 5 (free after 5), plus the abundance of classes each week AND showers, locker rooms and… Blahhhhhh. Damn it! I made this review way too long, but what the heck.
You get the point :-) All in all, this is the place to come and get your workout on! Try it before you buy it and I can almost guarantee that you will be hooked!

The most amazing crossfit coaches! Great community, awesome classes and just great people!

I’ve been working out here for around a year. I came from CrossFit LA but my work paid for the membership so I couldn’t pass up a free price tag. I’m glad I stayed even after I quit my job.
I’ve stopped doing CrossFit regularly. But fortunately they have other classes to take! I am often seen at the Cardio Conditioning classes (which uses CrossFit movements without the heavy barbells). I have yet to take a Krav Maga class… but soon. The bag classes also kick your ass. I’m not a huge fan of kickboxing but if you want to sweat your *ss off, that’s the class to take.
I really love the coaches. Tina, Michael, Nicko, Gerald, Meredith, Davis, all great! And the community is full of nice people.
The only thing that’s a downer is if you do take a Krav Maga class, you have to wear their clothing. Kinda like having an outfit for martial arts, it just gets expensive.

I’ve been a member of Krav Maga Worldwide for over three years now, currently taking mostly level ⁴⁄₅ classes (the highest available at the Sherman Oaks location where I usually train). I’ve worked with lots of instructors, ranging from the awesome to the merely excellent (including KMW founder Darren Levine, whose active shooter gun seminar was mind-​blowing).
I definitely don’t recommend KMW for people who aren’t serious about learning self-​defense. For example, my level 4 belt test was a grueling 7 ½ hour affair. But if you’re dedicated (and willing to pay for quality), you can’t go wrong with Krav Maga Worldwide.

I belong to two differnt gyms, and KMW by far provides the most comprehensive ‘total body workout’ that I have ever done. Each class is challengeing in its own unique way, and the instructors vary — thankfully — on their approach to fitness and skill building. I was asked recently by a very attentive senior staff supervisor, «which workout I preferred most?» My reponse was, «any workout that makes me sweat and pushes my physical limits.»
With this positive reveiw in mind, the only honest critique I would offer is that customer service is key from the minute the client walks through the door to the minute they leave. Total body work outs feel best when the entire experience feels complete.

This is a solid place; an excellent place to get in shape and learn a new skill, and a decent gym in general.
I shopped around for where to take krav, and tried a few different gyms (dojos? studios? what do you call a place that teaches krav maga? Maybe a kragym); settled on KM Worldwide because, to be honest, it was close to my job at the time, and because they offer more classes (i.e. a more flexible schedule) than any of the other places in LA. I’m guessing because they seem to be, hands-​down, the biggest KM place in town. In fairness, the instruction didn’t seem better or worse at the other places I checked out; they were just less geographically and schedule-​y convenient. That said, having such a huge number of classes is a big deal; at a smaller operation, I’d have a much more limited chance to fit the classes into my day-​to-​day life.
And that’s key — you’re getting out of this what you put in. Other reviewers are not lying: it’s pricey here (again, though, basically the same as other local places I checked out. A few dollars — literally maybe $ 10 a month — more expensive). If you come once a week, maybe not worth it. I’d say twice or three times, and I’d say it absolutely is.
It’s a surprisingly diverse gym. The gender ratio here is surprisingly balanced for a martial arts place; I’ll guess 40% female 60% male; and you see classes that have students who are huge, muscular guys, some slender women, a couple of teenagers, and some slightly overweight folks looking to shape up. Everybody is welcome, and everybody gets something out of it.
A few months in and I’m a huge fan. I’m also in, indisputably, the best shape of my life. That wasn’t my goal at all, just came to learn how to punch somebody, but woah. You don’t become bulked up here, but you see experienced people walking out, and they’re slender but have corded muscles that look like they’re made out of concrete — THAT’S what you’ll end up looking like. It’s kind of awesome.
A few notes if you’re thinking of coming here and checking it out:
— I was in decent shape when I started, and I didn’t even make it through the first practice without collapsing! Yeah, it’s a HUGE workout. The key, especially when you’re starting out: do NOT go full blast at the start of class. Keep yourself at doing like, 80% of what they’re yelling at you to do. In a couple weeks you’ll be killing it
— There are a LOT of instructors, because they’re got a lot of classes to teach. They’re almost without exception great. Because there are so many, there are varying personalities: levels of humor, intensity, chillness, strictness, etc. can vary; it’s good to find the ones you like, and try to take their classes. Of all the instructors, there is only one that I don’t like. And he’s not a bad guy, he’s great at martial arts, he’s just really bad at teaching. The rest are solidly good.
— Which partner you get makes a big difference in how good a class goes for you. It doesn’t matter if they’re big or short, small or weak, male or female, just that they’re giving it their all. Watch out for people there to prove something or who have poor control; you’ll end up getting smacked by them by accident.
— Krav looks like you take a beating, but it’s not too bad; you can definitely handle it. Everyone’s got pads.
— Keep a close eye on the contract; you can indeed put your membership on hold for up to 3 months (helpful when you may be working or not), but you have to let them know by the 15^th of the month if you’re going to start holding the next month.
When i signed up, i figured I’d knock out three months or so, learn some moves, then stop coming. But now, five months in, I’m scraping and saving in order to keep coming. Really, really enjoying krav.

Krav Maga es un ejercicio muy completo:
— Defensa Personal
— Acondicionamiento Fisico
— Entrenamiento para pelea.
Me encanta el Acondicionamiento Fisico, empezando con KM Bag (Kickboxing) para seguir con CrossFit (Programa de entrenamiento con ejercicios funcionales en sesiones de alta intensidad y corta duracion)
Muchas gracias a todo el personal por el excelente servicio y guia.

KRAV MAGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Wanna get into the best shape of your life AND be able to protect yourself and your loved ones all under one roof? Then stop what you’re doing and JOIN KRAV MAGA WORLDWIDE!
From straight-​up Krav Maga to Crossfit, to Bag Classes, to Fight Classes. There’s something for everyone here! Any age! Men! Women! All skill levels welcome!
Originally I was planning on taking a few classes here and then joining a gym but Aaron, said, 3 classes a week here and you won’t even have the energy for the gym, and he was right! They work you, they push you, and you see results after the first week!
While I may still join the gym because I enjoy swimming. This place has whipped me into shape in record time and I’ve had such a blast! You quickly get to know the many instructors and believe me some are intense while others are more mellow. I see how I’m feeling and choose my classes according to how sore I am.
Think you’re just too busy? Uh-​uh! They have classes that will fit into any schedule. From 8am to 9pm.
You’re all outta excuses. Just join! First class is FREE!
FREE PARKING IN PARKING STRUCTURE W/​VALIDATION!

Is this place expensive? You betcha
Will I get in good shape if I come here? I guess it depends on how much you come. But if you start coming here you’ll want to keep coming because unlike most workouts, this stuff is fun.
How is the Crossfit? The gym is small but the people great. A Crossfit gym is only as good as its members.
Is it clean? No hepatitis here. The place is clean and the locker rooms are nice.
Crossfit or Krav Maga? Crossfit to get you in shape, Krav Maga to teach you how to protect yourself. Both are fun, but Krav alone won’t get you that six pack or perfect butt you’ve been looking for.
The straight truth… There are bigger and better crossfit gyms in the city, but the added bonus of having bag classes and Krav classes in the same building gives this place a real edge over the rest. PLUS they have a gym in Sherman Oaks too that you can go to as well. No extra charge.

I have been taking CrossFit classes at KMW for a little over 3 months now and I’m HOOKED!
All of the coaches are excellent! Their knowledge of proper form keeps me from injuries, encouraging me to perfect my form first, then build weight when appropriate. They work the entire room of athletes throughout the training session, supporting, correcting and pushing each athlete to bring out their best.
I see ALL age and fitness levels working together, and there is a team camaraderie that I have never before experienced in any gym or group class. Everyone takes pride in the team and watches out for each other by helping with form, supporting and encouraging everyone’s workout — all without an ego.
Back to the coaches, I dig EVERY ONE I have trained with:
Niko really hones in on technique and form in the Elements classes. Got my first double under thanks to him! Tina breaks each move down to a science and will keep you giggling. Mer, Sam, Malinda, AJ, Juvie and Eunjoo are all so skilled at what they do and always make the classes fun! Kristine will straight up kick your butt — in the best way! Michael is my fav! He has such a great energy and will break down a move and then build on it so that you can master it. They are all sooooo good, hope I didn’t miss anyone.
KMW is very clean and professional. The front desk staff are super freakin’ friendly. The women’s locker room is really nice and very clean, with plenty of amenities to accommodate.
I have peeked in on the bag and Krav Maga classes and they look equally impressive, full of sweaty, healthy humans.
I am leaner and stronger and have already improved my quality of life tenfold. I can’t wait to see what I can do in another 9 months!
I don’t think you will be disappointed in choosing KMW.