This is the best self defense school that I've attended. Prior to Krav Pro, I trained in 2 traditional forms of martial arts. Krav Maga is a more practical self defense system for all ages. It's a great workout if you're looking to get into shape. The instructors here genuinely care about the lives of their students. Techniques are explained thoroughly. The instructors are very knowledgeable and always around to assist. Students and instructors alike push, encourage, and support eachother. Its a great community of people and a great place to develop lasting healthy friendships. read more

(This is from the son of the account holder.) Krav Pro does a very good job of keeping me in shape and making sure that I know how to defend myself. The instructors are nice and willing to repeat anything you don't get and also take good time to explain things. read more

Nice folks, friendly instructors, not pushy with sales. There is Adult Basic class which you take for 3 to 6 months (can't remember exactly) and then you can jump up to intermediate classes which puts you on course for black belt training. The adult basic class consisted of pad punching, different evasion techniques, pushups, situps, bit of cardio, etc. As of beginning of 2019, price is $99 deposit, then $120/month for unlimited classes. To cancel, it requires 60 day cancellation notice, which seems long considering other gyms I've belonged to require a 30 day cancellation notice. If you Google it, 30-45 days is typical notice length. Also it's closed 2 out of 7 days a week, on Fridays and Sundays, so take that into account when thinking about unlimited classes. read more

Krav Pro - Martial Arts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I completed the Krav Pro 6-week challenge and joined the high intensity training program immediately. During the challenge, you can chose to attend the self-defense classes if you like at no additional charge. Sticking to the nutritional guide helped me develop better habits; combined with the HIT classes, I honestly couldn't believe the results. What I really like about this gym is that they change up the workouts daily. You'll never repeat the exact same routine twice. And if I'm traveling, I can always come up with something on my own. The instructors are great to work with and understand the importance of being good at motivating people. I've lost over 20lbs in the three months since I joined and look forward to each of the 30-minute sessions I attend 3-4 times every week. And, if $100/month seems a little steep, it keeps me accountable. I paid $10/month for a gym I never visited for years. For about $8/workout, I've been very happy with my results! read more

I would recommend this company again and again! Outstanding, attentive trainers. My first day here was impressive!! At the end of the training with April, a phenomenal black belt.. I joined! Great family atmosphere, professional, phenomenal trainers and owner, personable.. trainees are extremely helpful as well!! Love this place!!! read more

Great place and great people! Instructors were attentive and informative. I felt like they really were concerned about my potential in the disciple of Krav Maga read more

I'm about 4 months in 2-3 times a week instructors are great and the members are great also. The group is welcoming to new people. It's a tough and fun workout. read more

I did the 6 week challenge at this gym. Its their way of getting more members to join. I was told by the owner that there was a $500 deposit, that would be refunded. However he left out that if i didnt reach the weight loss goals they set, I would not be receiving my refund. Thus that is exactly what happened. The workouts are effective and I enjoyed the classes. I lost weight, but not enough to get back my $500. My fault was not reading the contract more carefully. So I'm writing this review as a warning for others when signing up with this gym. Their hours are not very good, at least for my schedule and their not open 7 days a week. And very overpriced at $100/month. read more

UPDATE! My husband has finally been able to join me at Krav Pro to take classes. We don't always end up working out together, but it is so fun to discuss the Krav Maga techniques! We are getting in the best shape of our lives while learning how to defend ourselves against aggressive attacks, guns and knives. I definitely recommend Krav Pro to any and everybody! A great workout, confidence booster and a potential life saver! read more

Let me preface this review is about the business and not the practice. The class itself is great. Instructors are attentive but not intrusive and allow you to go at your own pace. They encourage you to keep going without pressuring you or making you feel less than if your stamina isn't comparable to the rest of the class. That being said, the business side is where things take a HARD turn. After explaining my husband is a truck driver and has a schedule that literally varies every two weeks, it would be hard for us to commit but we were willing to pay for a month and see if we could make it work. It worked for about 3 weeks until my husband switched to working nights. When we signed up we were told it was totally fine. That we could pay for the first month and BEFORE we committed to any additional months we would pay THEN if we wanted to continue. If not then no harm no foul. We initially came in 9/30 and on 11/10 my husband called and spoke to Sarah to explain our absences and reasoning. "No problem! Come back whenever things are settled for you guys" is what we were told. Cut to yesterday, 12/08 and I see we were charged $270 for November AND December. When we called we were then told they needed a WRITTEN notice of cancellation which was never EVER discussed with us. We called and spoke to Sarah who told us it was fine. There was no mention of a written notice. If this wasn't a purposely hidden practice then wouldn't they have informed us during that call? They certainly didn't tell us during sign up but hey, even if I'm wrong and they did, WOULDN'T YOU THINK THEY WOULD MENTION IT IN THAT CALL ON 11/10?? Honestly this has left such a nasty taste for both us especially since the class was enjoyable. We don't appreciate being price gouged and having hidden clauses that screw people over...especially in a pandemic when times are so tough for everyone. We paid $370 for that one month we attended, $270 for November and $270 for December. You tell me if 4 classes are worth $900. If you try them then just be aware of their shady policies and watch your wallet. read more

They have great instructors! In addition to being great in their personal practice, all of the instructors are truly skilled teachers at every level. I have seen them work with athletes and people that are out of shape and they effectively teach them real Krav Maga. Even from the very first class I was taught practical things I could use right away. The facility is great. There are multiple rooms for various levels of training and even a "scenario" room. They have padded floors and plenty of punching bags for everyone. The facility is spacious and kept clean. I appreciate things they do for the community like specialty woman's self defense workshops. My wife and co workers attended one of them. They thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot. They all felt very confident about what to do in a bad situation. In summary it is a great place I would recommend. read more

I have been going to Krav Pro for over a year now. I have truly enjoyed everything about the classes there. All of the instructors are excellent and really put the extra effort into class. The people there are awesome and its a great workout.. Ive lost over 25 pounds from the exercise alone. read more

The sign on the building reads "Krav Maga" and the Krav Pro cannot be read from the road.. I had a meeting with the owner, and now will be signing up for a class. I have been looking for a way to get in shape (as my wife will no longer accept that "Round is a Shape" as an answer) that I would enjoy and not HATE going to do. I met Richard the owner a few weeks ago, and then went to talk with him at the gym, Loved it!! I got to talk with a few of the people there and everyone had GREAT things to say, so I will be going back to take some classes and will update my review with more details as I finish a few classes. read more

I started going to Krav Pro two January's ago, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. It kickstarted my passion for fighting competitively, and I am now a member of the Georgia Southern competitive fighting team. I am not a particularly accomplished martial artist, but I have had the good fortune of training with fighters much better than myself, such as the likes of Muhsin Corbbrey and Stephen Bass, and have seen enough to know that Krav Pro is as real as it gets. Krav Maga as a system is arguably the most efficient self defense combat system in the world, and was formed for the Israeli military in the mid 1990's by Imi Lichtenfeld based off of his experiences defending his Jewish neighborhood in Bratislava. It has since been adopted and adopted as the basis for hand-to-hand combat training by military and police forces around the world, including the US. Krav Pro is one of the most friendly and professional gyms I have had the pleasure of being a member of in my life. I have gotten to know all of the instructors fairly well, and they are all great people, and even better at their job. They do a very good job of balancing teaching techniques and fitness, with the option of kickboxing class as a pure calisthenic grind. Each technique, along with the basics of fighting, are taught through repetition as they should be, and instructors are always on hand and helpful. The only complaint I have would be the lack of focus on elite students. There is currently only one class a week that works on techniques for level 4 and above.While I can understand this from a business perspective, as there are only a 10 or so active green belts total, it still bothers me that there it is made difficult to advance from this point onward. All in all, Krav Pro is a great school. They have helped a lot of people to discover and re-discover fitness and to learn to protect themselves, including myself. If you join now, you will not regret it. I cannot think of any problems that you may have until you reach green belt, and hopefully by that point they will have added more classes. read more

Top notch instructors. Most likely the best in the state. Excellent student environment. However, you will need to keep track of your own personal growth. You will be promoted when you test regardless of your actual ability in order to retain you as a member. This means you should not view the ranking system as any indication of your ability. But again, the instructors themselves are extremely proficient. read more

I have been training at KravPro for almost 3 months and found that I am so out of shape. I have never done any self-defense and martial arts class in the past and my definition of working out involves eating donuts. I walked in the door for my first class to find friendly staff and helpful students. The instructor allowed me to go at my own pace and rest as much as I needed. I enjoyed it, so I signed up. After months of training, I find myself in the best shape of my life. I can run and play with my little girl without feeling like I am about to pass out. read more

High intensity, fun, clean, and professional environment with emphasis on safety and personal protection. The first class was free and in that class I received the full student experience, not watching from the sidelines. I was made very welcome and felt the "team environment" right from the start. There was no pressure to join and several payment options were available. The instructors are dynamic, highly trained, friendly and very professional. It was clear to me this organization is not about nuanced, highly technical movement, it's about being smart, cool under pressure, developing essential skills, and going home safe if confrontation is unavoidable. I would high recommend to all fitness and age levels. You won't be disappointed. read more

Don't drink the kool-aide. While the staff if more so than pleasant and the facility is nice, the positive feedback stops there. I'm sorry, I don't like giving negative reviews, but I can't recommend this place. Don't trust any "martial arts" gym that allows its members to wear their street shoes on the training mats. The reason isn't for tradition, its for being sanitary. Strike one. Knocking other martial arts for not being for the "street", strike two. You'd be better off buying the taebo DVD set then taking this place seriously. The class I took felt like it should have been at a Bally's or LA FItness, marketed for sweating and not self-defense. There are certain fundamentals that you shouldn't ignore. Strike three. Teaching people stance or any semblance of footwork isn't important is a mistake in my opinion. Not teaching people how to "punch" and then telling them to "punch" with no hand or wrist protection is just injury waiting to happen. Unfortunately, this "gym" screams "McDojo". Martial Arts gyms in Atlanta are a dime a dozen, there's practically one on every block. They're all in the same price range, give or take. Its all about the individuals preference, not that one is better than the other and is the only one to go to. It's which ever one is best for you, try a few before you start drinking anybodys kool-aide. If you want a martial art for the "street", take up IPSC or IDPA. Better yet, add your local PD to your speed dial. read more

Great operation at Krav Pro. I'll break this review into 4 categories, Training, Staff, Environment & Kids program. Training (adult)- classes are fairly intense. Some more than others & the kickboxing is a fantastic 1 hour workout focusing on mainly on cardio. Krav Maga itself is very practical & anyone, not just athletes, is able to practice it & then take it straight home to use it if needed. Krav is extremely practical & easy to implement. Staff- The instructors are fantastic. They are well trained & continually train themselves to be better instructors. All are highly ranked belt wise & are known throughout the Krav system as being among the best Krav instructors there are. The rest staff is fantastic and a very well run business. They are also very honest & honorable ppl that want to treat customers right. Environment- The other students are all over the board. Male & female ages (adult program) 12-70+. The other students are usually very welcoming & will introduce themselves. Kids program- I have a little less experience with the kids program but I know the program is fantastic. Krav Pro integrates character traits into their weekly lessens. Our daughter would often talk about "self discipline" & "fitness" which are 2 of the traits Krav Pro covers. The instructors are also top notch & outstanding w/ kids. I've been training here for 2 years & still can't get enough! read more

I've always wanted to learn how to defend myself. I wanted to learn self-defense techniques without all the "extras" that come with traditional martial arts systems (katas, ceremonies, rituals, etc.). I saw a commercial for Krav Maga and thought, "what the hell, I'll give it a try." After one class, I was hooked. Krav Maga does not have all the "extras" of traditional martial arts; instead you learn self-defense techniques that you can use from the first day of class. Each class focuses on increasing your fitness level, while at the same time giving you the skills necessary to not only survive a confrontation but to destroy your opponent if required. The Krav Maga atmosphere is laid back but at the same time everyone there is focused on learning to defend themselves. I've been attending Krav Maga classes for about a year now and I have yet to leave a class without having a good workout... An unexpected benefit (at least unexpected by me) was the camaraderie that I have developed with other students in the school. I have made some great friends and have yet to meet anyone in a Krav Maga class who was rude. So if you want to learn how to defend yourself give Krav Maga a try. You may love it or hate it but I can almost guarantee that you will not leave the class without getting a good workout and learning something useful. read more

I trained at this gym for 2 years an absolutely love the trainers, trainees and program regime. I've been unable to find anything anywhere close to what they offer at Krav Pro - I miss them tons! read more

'We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.' - Archilochus (Ancient Greek soldier and poet) I have been attending Krav Maga at Krav Pro for close to a year. In all my years of working out at gyms and martial arts schools this is by far my best experience. I challenge anyone who thinks this is McDojo to check out the Fight Quest videos on You -Tube to see the training and culture that is Krav Maga. I doubt that any of these Israeli soldiers and trainers would waste a second on anything that did not work in a real world combat environment. I suspect that some Rex Kwon Do fan club members may hate to see their "Martial Art" under the harsh light of reality. But before anyone thinks this is all hard core Samoan chest and shoulder tattoo MMA fight club. Rest assured the environment at Krav Pro is open ,friendly environment. Where women and teenagers and men all train along side each other. In fact one thing that is really different about the Krav Maga world is lack of status given to rank or belts. Here on any given class the person next to you, training with you maybe of advanced rank and you'll know it. The culture is causal with many students wearing a mixture of different ranking shirts without much thought to what level of the stripe on the sleeve. Oh yes there is no Karate uniforms or Gi and colored belts worn around the mat. We have no Sensei or "Master Po" to answer too. We have a great and talented instructor that we call 'Richard" and we encouraged to ask questions and even challenge the techniques. Take the free class. Come and join in a great and rewarding experience. PS. Police on speed dial . That's for after the beat down and attack has taken place. My advice is to help prevent crime , refuse to be a victim. You have both the moral and ethical responability to defend yourself and family. read more

My rating is based on the service provided by this place, not how the classes are. So please, skip this review if you want to know about what kind of physical workout you'll get. I wanted to sign my girlfriend up for self-defense classes, and this place is very close to her. It was ideal, since it was close and I've heard Krav Maga is amazing for self-defense. I signed her up for the free class online. She got an email about the class, but no date/time scheduled. I called them about 3 times, nobody ever picked up or called back (yes I left messages). Unfortunately, I don't live in GA so I couldn't go in. I called my gf and asked her to go in and figure out what they need... My gf called about 5 times, nobody ever picked up or called her back. She finally went in one day to actually schedule the class. She said "they said it should be next Wednesday, but they're going to call to confirm"... fast forward a week and a half later, nobody ever called her to follow-up, nobody ever called either of us back, no correspondence whatsoever. I've been to several martial arts studios, yoga studios, gyms, everything... EVERYBODY calls you back. Even if they're packed to capacity, they call you back and tell you. I'm sure this place will come over their busy days and all of sudden start harassing her to join... I'd stay away from them. read more

My son has been going here for two years. Wonderful kids program! Great way to build self confidence in my son. Ron Hilley is the best of the best and the kids respect, love and enjoy his caring yet firm techniques. I can tell he loves what he does and helping the kids learn how to handle a street bully, an attacker or any adverse situation. The staff is super friendly and this year at Halloween they set up a mini haunted house to let the kids and adults test what they've been learning on padded attackers. read more

I've been training at Krav Pro for a year and a half and I have loved every minute of it. It has become my second home. Since I started training I have lost about 60 lbs and have learned so many techniques that I am more than confident that I can protect myself and my loved ones. The extremely well trained staff is very helpful and genuinely care about their students. Krav Pro ONLY teaches Krav Maga which is great. That means they are only focused on KM instead of KM and other forms. If you seriously want to train in Krav Maga, Krav Pro really is the best place to train. You can try a class for free or you can get introduced to Krav Maga in a one on one session with an instructor. Come on down and check it out! If you want an intense workout while learning aggressive skills to protect yourself, then Krav Pro is the place for you! read more

Good place to train in krav maga and get an amazing cardio workout, they also offer kickboxing.

Please DO NOT listen to the "Don't drink the kool-aid" review. Removing shoes is not for sanitary conditions. That's ridiculous. Walking around barefoot in the same room with two dozen people is sanitary? Nope. Removing your shoes in other marital arts is a respect thing. YOU ALWAYS WEAR SHOES IN KRAV MAGA. It's preparing you for real life encounters and you will most likely be wearing shoes when it happens. "Strike One" discredited. They DO NOT mock other martial arts. In fact, the head instructor is a black belt in Tae Kwo Do. Krav Maga is more tailored to real life situations than most other martial arts. Fact. "Strike Two" discredited. Hmmm, as for strike three... nothing in the world wears you out faster than fighting. You're going to sweat... A LOT! They want to get you used to throwing punches and that is extremely tiring. They want you to be able to continue fighting when you're tired. It's part of the training and it's smart. "Strike Three" discredited. Also, IPSC and IDPA are pistol shooting clubs that are designed for fun and sport... not to teach self-defense. (I'm an IDPA member) And calling the cops while you're being mugged?! Yea, that will help! Great suggestion. This is a serious self-defense system that is taught by serious instructors who are very knowledgeable. Nothing to do with Kool-Aid ya'll! :-) read more

The first class I attended at Krav Pro was in October '10. Didn't know what to expect. That first class was tough. At the end of it I was worn out. But I was hooked! All of the instructors are very good at what they do. They will motivate you and they will push you but they are also patient with the students regardless of a students ability. The instructors train several times a week so they are all on top of their game. Impressive to watch. If we're not sure about a technique, we ask and we get an answer. That's how good our instructors are. The students that have been training longer will help out the newer students with technique or answering questions so it's not like a "I'm better than you" type atmosphere. It's a good environment to train in. The facility we train at is large and clean. The equipment we use is not old and worn. When a pad starts to get beaten down, it gets replaced. The floor gets swept every night. There are showers & changing rooms. There's even a place for the kids to hang out when parents are training. I'm 51 years old. I can honestly say that in the short amount of time I've been attending class, I've gotten into pretty good shape. It works that quick. I train 4 to 6 hours a week and look forward to every minute of it. Wish I'd found this 30 years ago. Would I recommend this to anyone interested in learning how to take care of themselves on the street or who just want to get in better shape. Hell yeah! read more

Although i was looking for an alternative to the typical fitness regimen, what I got was self defense training at its best AND an awesome workout! I am totally sold on Krav Maga as the best self defense available and KRAV PRO does a fantastic job of not only instructing the "average joe" like me, but also creating a professional and friendly environment. The other students are extremely welcoming and encouraging and the staff always strives to provide the highest level of customer service. I am continually impressed with and highly recommend Krav Pro. read more

Yes, excellent training.....cardio, strengthening your body while learning self defense. The owner and instructors truly care about your safety and well-being. And, will not allow "meat heads" or anyone with egos trying to hurt others. Professionally managed and clean facilities too. read more

Krav Pro has given me the confidence and skills to defend myself in an attack. I would definitely recommend attending the free class, (especially if you are a woman!) to check out the studio and meet with the knowledgeable instructors. read more

These people are AWESOME. Welcoming, reasonably priced, serious about the work and have a full schedule. I'm a few classes in and I love this place. read more

I can't speak for everyone but when it comes to working out I have no self-discipline and if it wasn't for the fact that this place gives me structure and at the same time keeps the program fun and interesting I would have quit a long time ago. I have been coming to Krav Pro for 4 years as of last month and am as pleased today with the program as I was when I first signed up. I am 40 years old, 5' 10" and weighed 180 lbs. when I started and was down to 155 lbs. within the first 3 months. I now weigh 145 lbs. and feel and feel as good as I did when I was in my 20's thanks to this program. The staff has become like family and I have made many friendships and connections here over the years. I highly recommend this place to all age groups and to both men and women alike as this program is not built to intimidate but motivate and invigorate the students. I hope this helps and I look forward to meeting anyone who reads this review and decides to join the Krav Pro community. read more

As I could not get anyone on the phone I drove out to the facility on a Saturday to see if I could get some information on their training programs and cost. There was a skills test going on so I'm certain some staff had to be there, however I was never able to locate any. The front desk was unmanned and again no answer to the phone even as I stood there in the hall. After waiting for 20 minutes I gave up. Will be looking for another facility. read more

Krav Pro is not only a place to learn one of the fiercest marital arts known to man but it's a place to develop friendships, an extended family, find your inner confidence, and increase your ability to protect yourself and family. I've started at Krav Pro to lose the baby weight gained during my pregnancy. I knew nothing about training any form of marital arts and I didn't have any long term marital arts goals. Fast forward 2.5 years later, I LOVE KRAV MAGA and I'm focusing on my black belt! The instructors are awesome. They motivate you during class and during your belt test. I will honestly say Big Ron has been with me during every test and his words of encouragement and motivation has help me succeed in each one. Before training at Krav Pro I felt confidence in my ability to protect myself if need be. After training there for 2.5 years I know I can truly hurt someone if ever attacked. We trained real situations that occur in every day life. **The only thing I would change is more women continuing their training after level one. Yes it's hard. Yes your body hurts in unknown places but you don't learn the fun stuff until level 2, 3, and 4. Men bring your wife/girlfriend. Train with your wife/girlfriend. If she is complaining about quality time, spend that quality time training with her at Krav Pro. This way you are spending quality time together (no more complaining) and she is learning to handle her own (you don't have to worry as much when she is out alone with the kids). My husband and I have been training together for 2.5 years and we are Green Belts. He is twice my size but I enjoy training with him. I can hold my own with him; therefore I have no worries with the streets. read more