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History - What is Krav Maga?

Welcome to Atlanta Krav Maga & Fitness.  AKMF has been serving the metro Atlanta area for over five years now.  In that time, we have helped hundreds of people reach their fitness and self defense goals.  We've worked with many local and federal Law Enforcement agencies.  We have also been featured on CBS Atlanta as well as Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta. Our instructors have trained with celebrities for various TV shoes and movies. 

Our goal is to give you the best Krav Maga classes out there and get you to a high level of proficiency in a short amount of time, as well as getting you in the best shape of your life.


We already know that AKMF is a great place to learn how to defend youself and get in great shape, but don't take our word for it, ask our students! Come in and try a class and ask the other members their opinion on the training. Ask them if they have reached their goals. Ask them if all the instructors consistantly teach exciting classes.  You'll find that a lot of our members started out just like you. 

Scroll down to read more about our programs that we offer and then click try a class to get started today. 

                     

                      KRAV MAGA PROGRAM

                                                     CIVILIAN

This is our main program at AKMF. Krav Maga is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces. It’s also the preferred system for U.S. Military and law enforcement personnel. Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art. No katas. No rituals.

Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, this reality-based system is designed to teach real self defense in the shortest possible time. Learn to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bearhugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, we teach people to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter. Tested on the battlefield and in the streets, Krav Maga’s practical approach to self defense will make you safer and more secure.

Each 60 minute class is an excellent workout for all fitness levels. All new students begin in Level 1 classes. You can expect to get in great shape, learn the basic combatives, and self defense. You will spend about 4 months in level 1 before you are invited to take the test for Level 2.  

                                          
LAW ENFORCEMENT

This class is reserved for sworn Law Enforcement officers only. We cover combatives, weapon disarms, weapon retention, arrest and control and plenty more. We priodically offer FREE Training Seminars that are open to any sworn officer but we are also available for a custom seminar upon request. We primarily teach at Fulton County Public Safety Training Center as well as hold Law Enforcement Seminars at our facility in Roswell.  Any sworn officer is welcome to attend, please call for further details.

                                             WOMEN ONLY

Our Women Only program is comprised of seminars and a weekly class. The seminars are open to any female age 16 or older. Each seminar has a different area of focus such as Home Invasion, Parking Lot Attacks, Rape Prevention and others. The weekly class is for members of AKMF only. Keep an eye on the NEWS AND EVENTS page for announcements of upcoming seminars. 


                           KIDS PROGRAM

                                                     KIDS KRAV MAGA

                                              The COURAGE to stand up to Bullies 
                                           The KNOWLEDGE to say no to Strangers        
                                        The DISCIPLINE to walk away from Trouble

Georgias' only Krav Maga program for kids. The program is for boys and girls ages 7-12. Our program teaches real, effective, practical self-defense that is easy to learn. Much like the adult program, there are no forms or katas, no oaths to memorize. Our focus  is to have a solid program that turns kids into good martial artists and great people NOT to get your money and make them a Black Belt as fast as possible. The self-defense is only one benefit of our program. Your kids will also develop qualities that will help make them into responsible, respectful, adults. They will demonstrate to you that they know the meaning of Confidence, Integrity, Discipline, Focus, Respect, Honesty, Courage and many other important qualities.  Each 45 minute class is great exercise and a lot of fun. All classes have exciting drills and obstacle courses that leave no room for down time. If you want your kids to participate in a fun activity that actually teaches them a useful skill then come try one of our classes for free and see if our Kids Krav Maga program is right for you.


                                  CAGE FITNESS FOR KIDS
                            

This high intensity fitness class gives them the feeling of training in mixed martial arts without contact or partners.  Every class consists of 5 5 minute rounds that helps your child increase strength, endurance, and gain confidence.   Each 30 minute class is fun, action packed and great for all fitness levels. 
                                      
                                                           
                                 AMERICAN TOP TEAM

Atlanta Krav Maga and Fitness is proud to announce that we are now an official American Top Team affiliate. American Top Team is the largest Mixed Martial Arts fight team in the world and it is led by the legendary Ricordo Liborio. ATT is one of the most successful teams in MMA due in large part to Master Liborios’ way of building fighters on a strong foundation of the fundamentals. American Top Team has a reputation of consistently producing MMA champions in various organizations.

The American Top Team MMA program here at AKMF is NOT about preparing fighters for competition, but about providing anyone with the tools and techniques to train like an MMA fighter. This class is for anyone Male or Female that wants to train like a fighter and learn the techniques that the fighters use. Students will learn all the strikes, takedowns, and submissions that you see all of your favorite fighters use in every UFC and other MMA events.  Learn to throw combinations, execute a takedown to avoid punches, perform armbars, triangle chokes and a lot more. Because this program is designed for the everyday person to be able to enjoy and progress, students will not spar full contact or “go hard”. The training will be intense but  everything will be taught with safety in mind as well as ensuring every student gets the maximum technical benefit out of each class.

                                                             

  FITNESS PROGRAM
    CALL AKMF TO SCHEDULE TO TRY ANY ONE OF OUR FITNESS CLASSES. 

 KETTLEBELL CONDITIONING 

Kettlebell Conditioning is focusing on improving your flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance. Kettlebells have been used for years in Russia as one of their main ways to condition their Athletes and Soldiers. Kettlebell Conditioning builds real, functional muscle used in your everyday life. You will see how Kettlebell training will develop explosive power in your entire body. Combine strength and cardio and see the results of faster fat loss and muscle tone. CALL TO SCHEDULE 770.817.5728
                                   

                                                    
         CORE STRENGTH 

Build a strong core through this intense 30 minute class.  Each class offers you different workouts that focus on your core muscle groups and give you muscle tone, practical strength, and help you lose weight. CALL TO SCHEDULE 770.817.5728

    CAGE FITNESS

This class is perfect for people who want to tone up, lose weight, and get in shape.  Cage Fitness is designed to get maximum results in only 30 minutes.  This program was designed by 9 time Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes.  Each class gives you a total body workout in 5 5 minute rounds focusing on endurance, strength, power, and core without partners, and without contact.  Excellent for all levels of fitness. MMA Gloves are required. CALL TO SCHEDULE 770.817.5728
                                  

                                                
                                            COMBAT FITNESS 

This is a one hour class that focuses on getting you in shape using exercise routines that are commonly used by Boxers, Wrestlers, and Kickboxers. You will get to use Jump Ropes, Bulgarian Bags and plenty of Bodyweight exercises. Each class also contains approximately 30 minutes of fast paced Focus Mitt or Thai Pad training. Boxing Gloves and a sweat towel required. CALL TO SCHEDULE 770.817.5728

                                                     
                                                     THAI PAD 
                                          
Thai Pad is a 60 minute class that utilizes Muay Thai pads. The class consists of various punching and kicking combinations.  The Thai pads allow you to strike as hard as you can, giving you an intense workout with defenses, striking, combinations, and counters. Boxing Gloves and a sweat towel required. CALL TO SCHEDULE 770.817.5728