Krav Maga Xtreme

Krav Maga is the most practical martial art you can learn! What I love about this location is that the instructors put a lot of emphasis on the fundamentals. Every class is a full body workout and the tests for each level use extreme conditioning akin to a triathlon. It’s more than just learning how to fight; they train you to survive any threat that may come your way!

I am posting this on behalf of my daughter Coco
who goes to Krav Maga several times a week.
«I’m 15 years old and recently started doing krav maga. I love it! At first I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect but the atmosphere is so inviting and fun.
The classes are always a little different but reintroduce the same skills. It’s a great work out and the instructors are all very good.
As a young woman I definitely feel safer and more confident knowing I can defend myself if I needed to. If your thinking about doing krav maga definitely try it!» — Coco

I’ve taken 3 classes and I am in love with the program.
Registered my 3 boys too
The instruction is great and learning starts from first moment you take a class!

I took a free class here at the beginning of the year and was hooked. The staff here is great and supportive, they really make everything fun without sacrificing technique and growth in your krav maga skills. All of the other students are equally as supportive and welcoming.
I came from no martial arts experience and this gym has broadened my horizons and taught me a lot in a short time. They offer a large variety of classes such as grappling, jiu jitsu, and general fitness… so you can try a bit of everything and the there plenty of class times to accommodate anyone’s schedule. On top of that, how can anyone complain when you can develop essential skills to protect yourself and stay in shape at the same time! Thanks Gaby (and all the other staff) for running such a great place:-D

As a college student, I was advised by many people that I should take up some sort of self-​defense. Having heard many positive things about Krav Maga, my roommate and I decided to give a class a shot a couple of months ago. Understandably, we were both intimidated by our first P1 (beginner level) class but our experience warranted us to purchase monthly memberships. There’s a student discount for unlimited monthly membership that I feel, with consistent attendance, pays off.
Gaby, the owner, is incredibly friendly and knowledgable about Krav Maga. He runs a really great establishment that is reflected in the top-​notch quality instructors who lead the different classes. In the past months that I’ve been going here regularly, I sincerely feel that I’ve gained so much more skill in and understanding of Krav Maga and the benefits the practice provides. Besides teaching the utilitarian techniques to get a person out of sticky situations in everyday life, Krav Maga also helps a person develop and improve upon his situational awareness, which is so valuable yet often overlooked.
The atmosphere of KMX is much more relaxed that someone would assume. This doesn’t mean that the people here don’t train hard. It means that there is a supportive community of peers that don’t foster unhealthy competition amongst each other. There is a lot of diversity in the demographic and I feel any person would enjoy their time here.
Besides Krav Maga, I’ve also tried the grappling and fitness classes. I definitely recommend grappling classes because they are just another component in groundwork defenses. As for the for the fitness classes, there is a good variety of cardio and strength training exercises that I guarantee will work up a sweat.
TL;dr — KMX is a wonderful place! I recommend this place to anyone looking to learn an array of skills necessary to protecting oneself, to get a good workout, and to meet an awesome community of people :)

The team at Krav Maga Xtreme makes exercise fun.
Many of the gyms I have been to do not include the entertainment part of exercise. Yes all of the tactics that you learn in the classes are useful for self defense but the way a class is put together makes me want to come back.
I enjoy the classes and the people at the gym.
Hope to see you there.

On guard! Totally practical, easy to learn, and fun, this studio teaches me techniques I would ACTUALLY use in the fight. Although one of the exercises at the beginning of class is to tap someone’s knees, head, shoulders, or other «appropriate» body part, I WILL ONLY do that to an attacker half my height. There is so much that I want to say about this place that I’d rather just let you experience yourself. But I will say that I really enjoy the sense of community, the laughter, and togetherness with people you may never see again. The instructors and staff teach from such a humble position that they deserve mad respect. Compared to other martial arts studios, they don’t treat you like an ignorant or naïve child. 5 stars!
BTW, the exercises will WORK you so be prepared to sweat. However, be prepared for the cold temperature and the annoying punching bag from whomever is punching it next door. It’s as annoying as that experience in your childhood when your siblings flicked your forehead. WTF! STOP!

I’ve only taken two classes, and barely signed up, but I think this review will be helpful for other people like me who have never taken a martial arts course at all, let alone Krav Maga.
I wanted a place where my daughter could get some training and conditioning to boost her confidence and ability to handle the depressing number of grabby jerks who infest the world. She’s 14 and tiny, I’m pushing 60, and as un-​athletic a wimp as they come. I’d heard that Krav was good at adjusting to each individual’s abilities, so I took the two intro classes with my kid.
We got a tour of the facility, which is really quite nice, and then joined a P1 (beginning level) class for what amounts to half an hour of crazy cardio followed by half an hour of practice. At the end we separate into groups and everybody gets a turn at fending off multiple attackers. Our instructor was the owner, Gabby. He pushed us, but also made sure I didn’t overdo it. (My big takeaway from the first day was to pace myself.)
Krav turns out to be EXACTLY what I was looking for. No «Eastern philosophy» BS, no pseudo-​scientific blather about «Chi» or «Energy», just conditioning and training that is practical and effective. In only two classes I already have several ways to break a choke hold, stun the heck out of an opponent, and run away. The only ritual is at the start and end of class. We all bow and say «kida» (Hebrew for «bow») as a sign of respect. That’s it.
I’ve saved the best for last: Everybody in the class is incredibly patient and supportive of us n00bs. Both my daughter and I had the experience of fellow students slowing down to demonstrate things for us, helping us through several moves, and cheering us on with things like, «Hey, a couple of year ago, I was you.» One of the most helpful was a guy who could doubtless snap me in half like a twig. There is just no sense of intimidation anywhere. The atmosphere is quite unlike a gym full of jocks. It’s more like aggressive play time. Have you ever released your tension by punching a pillow? Imagine that times eleven.
We signed up as members. They recommend coming to at least two, preferably three classes per week. The calendar has at least one P1 every day, with two most days, so it’s pretty easy to schedule in. Hey, people with a serious Starbucks habit probably spend this much money on overpriced beverages, and you can’t defend yourself very well with a Caramel Macchiato.
Fair warning to the above-​mentioned grabby jerks: I hope you like pain. «Krav Maga: We do bad things to bad people.»

I’ve been a member of KMX for 6 short weeks and have already seen a change. Yes I feel stronger and have more endurance but something deeper has shifted. I feel more confident. I worry less about being safe because I FEEL safe in my body. If something were to go down I know how to handle and protect myself. It’s unbelievable really as I never thought my security worries would go away. Turns out I kick ass and I can thank KMX for that!

I’ve been training here for almost 3 years. Forever I mostly played soccer for exercise and realized that, while my legs were strong, the rest of my body was like a mushy bowl of weakling spaghetti. I began the search for a more complete workout, but I hate working out just for the sake of working out. There has to be a goal… something fun… but also practical… martial arts! I’m not exercising, I’m learning how to KILL people (or, ya know, defend myself as a last resort or whatever).
UFC is fun to watch, and those guys are in great shape, so I started looking into MMA gyms. But after browsing MMA gym websites, I remembered something: UFC fighters are also douche bags. Training with a bunch of men with tribal tattoos, inferiority complexes, and ‘roid rage did NOT sound appealing.
Having just been to Israel I thought, «Maybe Krav Maga.» I went in for a trial class and the instructor handed us rubber knives and asked us to chase each other around and attempt to stab each other in the back. Not spry enough? You get stabbed. I couldn’t give them my credit card number fast enough.
Three years later I’m still having fun and learning so much in a positive, diverse community of all skill-​levels with some of the most varied and challenging classes I could hope for. All the instructors are top-​notch and owner Gaby always has a smile for you walking through the door. Dude could kill you, but you wouldn’t mind much cuz he’s so awesome.
Noodle arms? Train here. You won’t be a weakling for long.

I took a free Krav Maga class 1 month ago.
The teachers were respectful and listened. They had great teaching skills and had national accreditations. The studio looks great and I will definitely come this week to sign in for lessons

I started coming to this place in January, 2013. This is a one stop place for a total workout. I’ve been going to different gyms and parks and what I like about Krav Maga Xtreme is that you get the physical workout plus the skill. I had to always chose between one, but not any more. Gaby, Cal, Erin, Jeff, Jacob, Mary Lee and Jason give you the whole package. Every instructor has their own style and that’s fantastic. You feel like you want to burn some calories, do a cardio or TRX class. You want to strengthen your core, do a kettle bell class. You want to learn how to defense against a knife, a gun or just any threat out there, do the Krav Maga classes. Very practical, straight to the point and effective training.
I love every practice.

Go Go Krav Maga Xtreme,
Love this place!!!
All instructors are super nice and professionals.
Gabi the owner is teaching Krav Maga in the fun way.
I’ve learned so much from being there only for 3 month.
I have more self-​confidence, my body looks great and I’m so exciting every time I go to practice.
It feels like a family there.
Also, they are so many options you can do there.
The place is big, extra parking; you get a smile every time you enter Krav Maga Xtreme.

Tired of going to the gym and toiling away for 30 – 60 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill? And then leaving without having spoken to a single soul? I never worked out because I didn’t need another boring chore to do.
At Krav Maga Xtreme, I found a place with talented instructors and a friendly community atmosphere. The classes are tough and effective, and surprisingly fun for the amount of work you do! People of any conditioning level can participate. Plus, it’s never boring, because of the variety of krav and fitness classes offered. I joined KMX just over a year ago, and because I liked being there, I actually went. After 6 months of doing mostly the krav level one class, I lost over 40 pounds (yes, I did make changes to my eating habits too). Now I mix it up more with cardio, kettlebell, and the odd grappling session. I’ve kept the weight off and I’m in the best shape ever. I have noticeable improvement in my performance when I swim laps or go out hiking, or just… carrying in the groceries!
June: Unfortunately, lately the quality of instructors has declined, so much so that I probably will be looking for a new gym. None of the best, certified Krav instructors have stayed since the split from KMI.

I joined Krav Maga Xtreme this past December with the goal of improving my endurance, core and flexibility while learning a practical martial art. All goals have been achieved thanks to a group of well informed instructors. I was a bit concerned that I would lose strength gained from all my years of weight training but thanks to classes like TRX, cross training and kettle bells I have found I’ve gained strength in muscles I never knew existed. The combat cardio class is helping me with striking and footwork while the yoga class has done wonders for my flexibility. This experience has been so life altering that I’ve recently moved to Berkeley from Walnut Creek just to be closer to the gym. This is far better than any hamster on a wheel workout and much more affordable than any personal trainer. If you are looking to get in shape and learn a bad ass martial art, this is as good as it gets!

I’ve been with this place for approximately a year and it is awesome! The staff is super friendly and fun, but they’ll make you work your butt off. They also have a small gym if you want to work out by yourself after or before classes, and they have a bathroom with showers and changing rooms if you need it! Overall my experience here has been overwhelmingly positive, tough, and fun.
So if you’re really looking for a place where you can get fit, learn how practical self-​defense techniques, and have fun, then Krav Maga Xtreme is seriously the best place for you.

Krav Maga Xtreme is hands down one of the best places you can go to for a myriad of reasons: to get fit, to learn ACTUAL self-​defense (no honor-​based bullshit — you’ll actually learn how to defend yourself in real-​life situations), to meet great like-​minded people, and more.
I originally joined for their Krav Maga classes but explored their offerings over a period of time and found all of them to be extremely fun. So far, I’ve tried grappling, boxing, cross training and cardio combat outside of Krav Maga and they have all been extremely well-​taught.
The instructors here are nothing short of amazing. I’ve been taught by at least eight different people and the consistency in quality among each is astounding. I still remember the first time I came: Gaby noticed that I was new and introduced himself. Then, you just jump into the class — no one will treat you like a newbie and everyone is willing to help you out. There are no uniforms — everyone goes in their street clothes and as long as you have a clean pair of exercise shoes, you’re fine.
Trust me when I say that this will be one of the best experiences of your life and if you’re still hesitant, just show up and try it out — KMX definitely has trial options.

If your looking to get in the best shape of your life, have fun, and learn to defend yourself… THIS IS THE PLACE. I have been with Krav Maga Xtreme for almost 3 years and I can tell you that it is addicting and life changing. The staff is great and the members are supportive and make it a point to help one another.
I wish I discovered KM Xtreme a long long time ago. Nothing else compares.

Fantastic place both to stay fit and to learn Krav Maga! They have a large range of classes designed to get you in shape, as well as Krav Maga classes. The instructors provide high-​quality training and always push you to give it all! I have had some amazing workouts there, and good laughs! The atmosphere is really laid back, the community is extremely friendly, and the instructors/​staff have a good sense of humor!
So, if you want to learn how to kick ass, this is definitely the place for you. I never had any combat sport experience before, and I felt like Krav Maga was the right choice. Indeed, it is a wonderful blend of different martial art techniques designed to the utmost efficiency. The instructors know how to immerse you in different situations mimicking real-​life experiences, and teach you the spirit of Krav Maga: control your emotions, de-​escalate, defend, scan, and leave…
Kida!

I have been training with the Owners and Instructors at KMX for several years now. When I started training in Krav Maga in Berkeley I weighed 355 pounds and could not jog much less run or fight/​train for any length of time without being winded. Having been very fit in my late teens it was difficult to acknowledge my new limitations and work to over come them. The entire time the folks working at KMX provided a supportive and solid place to workout, grow, train, and get in shape. In the friendly «No Ego» zone of this Berkeley Krav Maga studio I was constantly encouraged and never put down. A few years later I am 175 pounds and pretty damn fit. I have watched many students get fit, get confident, and become very capable of defending themselves along side me.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this studio to anyone looking for practical self defense, fitness, and self improvement. KMX offers Krav maga, Boxing, Cross Training, Grappling, Yoga, Kids, and Cardio classes.