“I have been thoroughly impressed by their dedication not only in teaching Krav Maga, but also teaching life lessons that help these children personally grow into ambitious, respectful young adults.If you want your child to learn self-defense, self-respect, respect of others, self-discipline and be in an atmosphere that builds tremendous character, Krav Maga Hampton Roads will exceed your expectations.”

“I can’t say enough about how KMHR has improved the health and well-being of my family over the last year. My teen daughters 13/16 and I, started here a year ago and have put in a year of hard work. Both girls are stronger, more confident, and basically bad a$$ enough that I feel confident that they can handle themselves in most any situation. More importantly my daughters and I have formed a bond forged in blood, sweat, and tears. As we enter our second year my daughters still look forward to training with me several days a week, I don’t see a lot of dads spending that kind of time with their teenage daughters. Hundreds of hours over the last year not spent on a phone or a couch! The lessons are as much about mentally being ready for anything as physically being ready. The Instructor and assistant instructors are all quality people, people you can trust. We have also met some great new friends that we beat up, uhh I mean work out with every week. To be sure it’s hard, Krav Maga isn’t for the lazy of body or mind, But people of almost any fitness level or age can start and succeed here. In a world full of sheep and wolves, training at KMHR will prepare you and or your kids to be the sheepdog!”

“My goal, when beginning my training, was to learn to be aware of my space and take action when needed. The instructors are very knowledgeable and have a lot of patience. They are always willing to help and always push your physical limits. They work to prepare for practical situations. There is a comfortable atmosphere that allows room to learn, while pushing one’s limits. I’ve greatly enjoyed my time training there and encourage anyone to try the intro session”

“This has been a wonderful first experience with mixed martial arts! The instructor guides you through the moves while pushing you once you have it down. There is a positive energy within the class and each student helps each other sharpen their skills. Each day I come out of class feeling a little more confident and a little more prepared for any possible situation.”

“About a year ago, I enrolled my daughter, age 14 and my son, age 7 because I wanted them to improve their confidence and be physically active.

From the moment we arrived and met Michael, I knew I’d come to the right place. Not only is he an effective coach he is warm and personable.  From the moment you enter, he makes you and the students feel welcomed and safe. After just a couple month my son’s confidence has improved a lot and he is much more sure of himself.I sat in every single class and watched Michael’s interaction with the students. There was such a positive atmosphere in his class that I end up joining the adult class which I am still attending. The classes are the perfect balance of technical demonstrations and intense workouts.  I have gotten stronger and faster while learning real-world skills for defending myself. I have learned self-defense against lethal weapons, including guns and knives, sparring techniques, and grappling.  Along with learning these techniques, I have gained so much self-confidenceIf you are looking for a place that will improve your fitness, increase your self-confidence, and teach you self-defense – this is the place for you.”

“Over the past two decades I have been enrolled in many self-defense disciplines. This is the most straight forward no nonsense defense course I have been in. There is no talk of self-discipline by standing on one leg for half an hour, or focusing your chi through guided meditation, or shouting out commands in Japanese to seem more mystical. This focuses on what you need to do to survive when someone is attacking you.”

“I love this place!! I’ve never taken a martial arts or self defense class; I’ve wanted to for a while, but couldn’t decide which one. The second I heard of Krav Maga I knew it was the class I wanted to take; It’s practical and teaches how to defend and protect yourself in real life situations. I also couldn’t have asked for a better place than Krav Maga Hampton Roads; Mr. Shorts is not only knowledgable and a great teacher, but has created an awesome environment, the more experienced students are more than willing to help you work on and perfect a new move. I’m so glad I found, and am looking forward to learning so much more from Mr. Shorts and Krav Maga Hampton Roads!”

“This is my first martial arts training and thanks to Krav Maga Hampton Roads, I’ve discovered a new passion for it. I want to highlight the instructors that they are the best in helping you get better. They are very respectful and will motivate you to be the best person you can be. It is definitely a gym where your hard work will pay off and where you will see a difference in your mental fitness as well as your physical.”

“Krav Maga Hampton Roads teaches practical techniques for realistic altercations. There is no ‘flashy’ showmanship with Krav Maga, it is simple, effective, and violent. KMHR has trained me to prepare for, real-life, self-defense scenarios and get home alive.”