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    Dayton MMA Academy

    4.6 (11 reviews)
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    Donia S.

    My husband and I were in town for a weekend and visited for classes and an open mat. Chris, the owner and instructor, was so gracious and made us feel immediately at home. We also had the opportunity to watch him teach kids' classes. His approach to instruction combines attention to technical details and humor in a way that makes class both enjoyable and worthwhile. Highly recommend.

    Brandon K.

    Amazing gym and amazing atmosphere. I was TDY at Wright Patt for a few months, Chris and the whole gym were so welcoming, made me feel like part of the team from the beginning. I am going to miss training there but hope to visit whenever I'm in town! I would 100% recommend giving it a try and sticking with it!

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    2 years ago

    Incredible coach. Very positive healthy environment. I would recommend Dayton MMA ten times out of ten.

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    7 years ago

    The instructors here are very technical and very good at developing your potential as a grappler. You will not be disappointed.

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    Always being tough with discipline and respect, but still trying to keep things open and fun for all the kids.

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    Dayton Krav Maga

    Dayton Krav Maga

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    I didn't feel safe after noticing the instructor viewing three people doing the "same" move three…read moredistinctly different ways (all different from what was demonstrated) and he said nothing to correct any of us. Advanced techniques were taught in the first few courses, without basic moves being covered first. Normally I'd let it go, but the only other current review is five stars. That was the absolute opposite of my experience.

    I've been looking for Krav Maga classes for about a year now and wasn't able to find very much in…read morethe Dayton area, recently I found out that training is being offered and unlike other facilities in Dayton they offer only Krav Maga, not a blended form. For those of you who are curious, Krav Maga is a form of self defense / martial arts that orginated in Isreal in response to real world situations, it's still used today by the Isreali Defense Forces, law enforcement agencies, and military forces around the world, as well as for practical self defense for everyone. This particular training is held at the Dayton Jewish Community Center (the class is open to anyone however), currently sessions are on wednesdays from 7-8pm, a second training night is being considered. The founder and instructor Tim Tharp is very friendly and knowledgable, he made me feel very welcome. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I arrived but after the initial waivers were signed I was encouraged to jump right into the class and start learning (the first class is free by the way!). In just the one class I learned a few very practical techniques that I could use in real world situations, this is what drew me to Krav Maga in the first place. While there are many forms of martial arts to choose from, I wanted one that was more than just earning belts and strict technique, Dayton Krav Maga has satisfied that requirement very well. Don't hesitate to check them out, the training is for young, old, male, female, anyone could benefit!

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