We only started here in June, but I am already seeing a massive improvement in my son's behavior…read moreand confidence. He is truly turning into a leader right before my eyes. Just yesterday, he confidently stood up to a bully--not even for himself, but to defend a friend. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him during class, and it is completely obvious that Master TJ genuinely cares about every single student in the room. It really shows in his teaching style. I am very happy to give this place 5 stars and highly recommend it to any parent looking to build their child's confidence!

SUCH an amazing environment for my son to thrive and feel welcome. Master TJ is such a great…read moreteacher and is so great with the kids. I am so happy that I found True Martial Arts Center and I recommend it to anyone who wants quality training.

I have been Krav Maga for almost three months and I really do enjoy every day I go…read more Taking Krav Maga helps with my confidence, self esteem, and health. And more importantly how to keep myself safe in dangerous alterations. As I get better with techniques I plan to get more into martial arts and self defense. All the instructors are all amazing and very good at teaching the right techniques I and others are learning.

I had a Groupon and tried them out for a month early in 2022. I joined them as a level 2 (orange…read morebelt) from another krav maga school that had to close down for a couple of months to relocate and I didn't want to lose momentum during the break. Pros: The instruction at KMSC was solid, the other students were nice, the facility was well maintained and had lots of toys (kickbags, padded walls, gear, etc.). Cons: 3 issues that helped me decide not to do a second month while I was waiting on my primary school to relocate. 1 - I got a bad vibe from one of the business owner's who tried to pressure me to sign up for the next month on my first night (before my first class) in order to lock in the best rate. 2 - They allow too many students to sign up for a given class. For the more popular class times, there were several nights that month where we couldn't do the full technique we were being instructed because there wasn't enough mat space which defeats the purpose. 3 - This school has a strict "no shoe" policy on the mats... which sounds good on paper, but it's KRAV MAGA... we are grabbing, grapling, sweating on each other, etc. I played along and went bare foot like the rest of the students and I got a mild rash on my foot. Nothing major and it cleared up quickly, but I would rather role around on sneaker mats than go barefoot on other people's sweat. At my other school, we kept our sneakers on. That may sound gross at first, but think on this: gas pumps and door knobs are dirtier than toilet seats... you really think the bottom of your shoes are cleaner than your partner's hands that they are using to grab your face? Fortunately, my first school has recently re-opened, so I'm happy to be going back there. KMSC is not terrible, but just not for me. So... do with that what you will.

I will keep this simple. West Side Krav Maga is awesome because Dean Petersen, the head instructor,…read moreis awesome. He has more certifications than any other Krav Maga instructor in the Springs, and his classes are the least expensive. He also offers several options for contracts (1 year, 6 month and month-to-month) so that you can pick the best option for yourself. Dean and his wife, Sylvie (also an instructor) are excellent instructors, giving a great blend of class instruction and personal attention. It is an insanely good workout, but I value it just as much (if not more) for the self-defense training I get. I love that I am able to use these skills and defend myself NOW, as opposed to training for years to perfect forms.

I have trained with Dean and Kevin for over 3 years and would not train anywhere else in the…read moresprings. They are certified in multiple styles of Krav, but are the only IKMF school in the Springs. There are beginner and advanced classes as well as month to month, 6 month and yearly contracts. The focus here is on what Krav maga is about, you hope you never have to use it, but if you do, you are very well prepared. The classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday Mornings. Test your body to the limits and get ready for a workout like no other. Krav is not based on stances, forms or acrobats, instead it works with your body on how it reacts naturally to the dangers you face, and then builds on that. Test it out through a trial class to see if this is right for you!!

I've been in martial arts for about 8 years on and off. This is the type of gym I look for and it's…read morepretty rare. If you want to learn the fundamentals and how to really box, this is the gym for you. The gym is more on the traditional side and smaller. This is helpful because it makes it easier for the coach to focus on you. Speaking of coaching, Coach Ali runs the gym and is amazing! He focuses on fundamentals and the science of boxing. For example, he teaches realistic combinations, tactics, and movements that translate to sparring. That's what really separates this gym from others! Other gyms tend to teach flashy moves that will only work against an unskilled opponent. Anyway, I highly recommend coming to BFS and trying one of the night classes of Mon, Wed or Fri to get a taste.

I've been training Muay Thai here for a few months now. I find that this gym is affordable, the…read morefacilities are good, and the classes present a good opportunity to grow skills. These classes are good and challenging, and you can count on honest feedback from Coach Ali.

Love the Freedom School approach! Chief and his team ROCK!! Christian leadership, martial arts…read moreprinciples and drills, plus hard work!

Awesome class. My youngest son Nate loves this class!! Excellent teachers and opportunity for…read morekids to compete.

This was an outstanding class!…read more Dave and Rob did an excellent job! You can never train the fundamentals too much. Even very experienced shooters will get some points from this class and become better. I have been an instructor and have received professional training for almost 20 years. Dave and Rob are among the best trainers I have ever seen. They take time to identify specific ways they can coach and help each student, and then present information and coaching in an encouraging, supportive way. They create a fun, productive training environment which encourages people to try new things and see what works for them. They are very respectful, use good natured humor and will definitely take you from wherever you are and help you get better. That is the hallmark of excellent instructors! Take this class. Regardless of how good you are. You'll get better!

Dave and Rob did a fantastic job of delivering the basics of shooting a pistol. The pace of the…read moreclass was good. Like many classes, a lot of information was presented drinking from a fire hose, unless you have solid basics before attending the class. I have attended dozens of classes over the years, and it is never a bad move to get back to the basics. Cheat Codes 1 is well worth the time.

Love this place! The owner Terry is awesome - super helpful and he cares about the people that come…read morein to train. He helped me with my stance and the technical aspect of my training, and is just a super nice guy. Everyone there (especially Frank) is helpful and the facility itself is clean and spacious. Highly recommend this gym!

Absolutely the best boxing gym in the Springs. The owner who is my personal trainer got me to loose…read more62lbs in 5 month. Very encouraging and a great surrounding with such positive people. Gave me a new passion and direction for the love of boxing. Always around and a great supporter to fit any of your needs. Great for anyone of all ages, sizes and just wanting something new. 5 stars all the way!

TDY from Las Vegas and I wasn't even planning on training but drove past this place on the way to…read morework. The Professor Venturella is very welcoming along with all his students! I will definitely come back and visit next time I'm in Colorado Springs!

Got the green light from one instructor to open spar and paid , manager came in 15 min later and…read morekicked us off despite us being in a small corner and the mat only being used by 3 other people. Was also a jerk about it