FTF Fitness and Self Defense

Just had my first Krav Maga foundation class. Very intense but fun as hell at the same time the instructors are great at teaching and keeping the class going. I’m hooked

I was very impressed with FTF from the very start. I looked into a few different Krav Maga places and decided this would be the best fit for me. They’re very professional, and the customer service is great. I’d definitely recommend it. Thanks FTF!

I have been going to Fit-​To-​Fight (FTF) Charlotte for almost 6 months now, and I love it! They charge a monthly membership fee, and you can go to as many classes as you’d like. The Heavy Bag classes are probably my favorite right now because they are so fun and energetic, and I also really like the Krav Maga classes because they teach very practical self-​defense techniques. They have many other options to choose from too, including Judo, BJJ, and Boot Camp-​type classes, so you’ll never get bored.
As fun and varied as the classes are though, it’s the instructors that truly make this place so great. All of the instructor’s I’ve had at FTF Charlotte are very good at what they do, and it’s easy to tell that they love doing it. I have worked with at least 8 different instructors, and every single one of them is amazing. They are always encouraging us to achieve our goals and motivating us to push just a little bit further than last time. Their positive energy is contagious, and it keeps me coming back every week.
So if you’re looking for something different and fun, or if you’re just a little burnt out on Zumba or the treadmill… give FTF a try and you won’t be disappointed! They offer free trial classes so you can check it out and decide for yourself. I hope to see you there!

If you’re looking for a total body workout, FTF is the place to be. Excellent instructors and small class sizes allow individual attention to students while you train — all the way down to private/​semi-​private sessions if the class size is small enough. I highly recommend FTF to anyone willing to give it their all.

I recently signed up with FTF and have greatly enjoyed the workouts. The instructors are very professional and are eager to help you and the students are also a good group. You can do the drills at the speed that is appropriate for your skill level. There are many activities to choose from which is different than a tae kwon do/​karate type of program. You may think that you are in very good cardio and strength condition until you take one of their classes. I sleep very well the nights after class.

I finally got sick and tired of the same routine at the YMCA. I was getting up in the morning, doing cardio, weights, etc… and not finding the sense of community that helps motivate a person to keep coming back.
After two glowing endorsements of FTF from friends of mine in the DC area who are also heavily involved in the instruction and participation of Krav Maga — the light bulb finally went off and I walked in the door.
The instructors and staff are not only masters of these crafts, but also know you by name and are willing to push you to excellence without being pushy. I’ve taken different types of Martial Arts before, but I have to say that at my age, training on things that are practical and that will prepare me to stay fit is the best type of feeling and I walk away better than when I walked in.
The facility itself is very smart in terms of its use of space. It is easy to walk in, attend your class, and walk out. No need for massive locker rooms and sparkles. It is clean, and everything in there has a purpose. It is a shared community.
You get out what you put in, and so far I am getting fit, educated, and having fun while sweating! Who can ask for anything else!