TLDR: I've had the opportunity to train at several Krav Maga schools in New Jersey and Texas, and none can compare to Englewood Krav Maga. This is absolutely the best Krav Maga school in the state, by an extremely wide margin! At EKM, the curriculum is both comprehensive and cumulative, building on the basics with practical techniques that are designed for real-world street defense applications. The modern facility is always immaculate, spacious, and well lit. It is equipped with everything required to train in this art. There is a full schedule of classes, so students can get plenty of reps in each week. What sets Englewood Krav Maga apart from any other school I've ever experienced are the teachers. Mr. Juan Berrios, the head instructor, is a very passionate and refreshingly direct coach with a keen eye for detail. He sets expectations and standards at a very high level, and we students strive to meet it. The school's culture is one of traditional formality and strict etiquette. Under his guidance, we train very intensively, but always safely. As a teacher, Berrios pulls the best out of his students, and before long they are performing at levels they didn't know they were even capable of. There is no higher praise to give to a teacher than that! Ms. Lee teaches the kids and adult beginners, carrying on the school's legacy to each new generation of students. Over the years here, I have personally watched timid little children mature into young adults who can defend themselves quite competently. The kids learn discipline, perseverance, and how to stay calm under pressure - all valuable lessons that will improve their lives both inside and outside of the dojo. There are no shortcuts at Englewood Krav Maga. It's not a belt factory, or a place where everybody gets a participation trophy just for trying. It's not a school where students are sold a false sense of security, or allowed to pretend that we can run before we can actually crawl. There are no classes taught by low ranking "assistant instructors" here - it's Berrios' first-rate instruction, consistently, night after night. In short, it's unapologetically old-school here, and thank God for that! If a student is willing to put in the time and sweat required to learn and practice authentic Krav Maga, this place and its instructors are simply unparalleled. I am forever grateful to my teachers Juan Berrios and Ms. Lee for creating and maintaining such a stellar school for us students to train in. There is nothing like it anywhere else! read more

PROS: school is spacious and new, they keep it clean, parking available, good prices CONS: instructors belittle and yell at the students, they charge a cancellation fee, and the material they teach is outdated since the 1980s OVERALL: I wouldn't use this school at all. Go somewhere else where they'll treat you with more respect read more

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Great place and staff! We love Ms.Lee and always feel the love here...both my kids 7 and 3 love their classes and run in to class with excitement. Sidenote: Our oldest had some bad experiences with a different martial arts classes, and so we are thrilled to find this place...great work team Krav Maga! read more

So I know what you're thinking ..." Oh yelp is full of bias commenters, who skew their comments because they are on some sort of hustle" well let me tell you , this Krav Maga place is the real deal and that is no hustle !!! The best , let me repeat , the best instructor. I have been to other Krav classes and with those classes they have no tangible way to improve because they don't use a syllabus - this system does , and they use a belt system. Very comfortable environment. Many people are a bit apprehensive when taking on something like this. But there are always beginners and everyone is cool with eachother , even if they don't know eachother .. Trust me when I tell u this is the best place to take Krav in NJ- it is affiliated with Krav Maga federation - u will learn to defend yourself and condition yourself - come by and just take a look... And see how this place will positively impact your life - like I said I've been to other places and they fail , in comparison- you'll see that this is the truest system and not some mixed bag of crap other places offer. read more

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My son was practicing in this center and one day when he wasn't feeling well he was just kicked out one sided of the center. The owner said he was disrespectful to the teacher but there was no warning or message to us, his parents, no tolerance or understanding for a child who was not feeling well. My son came home crying. Not what I expected from a center of childrens extracurricular activity that is supposed to be fun. Children are not perfect and if there's a behavior problem I expect to hear about it as a parent and not get "kicked out" as a "one strike" policy. Spare your child's feelings and stay away from this center. read more

I have been going to englewood krav maga for 3 months and the results are amazing. I feel like im in the best shape of my life, i lost a lot of weight and learned a lot of self defense techniques. Great school if you want to get back in shape and learn how to protect yourself in real life. read more

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My daughter has been coming to EKM for the last year. I have to say that I truly respect Sir, Ms. Lee and Ms. Tracy very much. This isn't a belt factory and if that is what you are looking for I would suggest you don't come to this school. Sir and the other teachers are extremely well prepared and expect a lot from the kids. I happen to appreciate the values the school is trying to instill in the kids and I appreciate the tough love provided here. It isn't for everyone but the care about more than teaching the kids skills and tricks and really wants the kids to be honest with themselves about work ethic and dedication. read more

I have been attending classes at Englewood Krav Maga for just over a year. As one of the oldest female students, I was apprehensive about being able to keep up. Juan's teaching methods are awesome and extremely disciplined, while maintaining a fun atmosphere you want to learn and excel in. He stays true to the art form, and he has pushed me harder than any trainer could. My fitness level has quadrupled and both Juan and Traci work hard to ensure that every student has the ability to push beyond any personal barriers. If you want to become super fit, with great stamina and be able to defend yourself in any real life situation, join! I cannot recommend Englewood Krav Maga more highly. It's a family with a heart - even while sweating over push ups! read more

I highly recommend this school. I have been attending this school for 6 months so far. Truly a great place to learn to defend yourself and to have fun doing it. read more

Great people, lots of fun! No nonsense instructor. I highly recommend this school. read more

Started attending classes approximately 1 month ago, and can't say enough positive things about EKM and the entire team there. Sir has a passion for Krav Maga that comes across clearly in his teaching. The team at EKM is extremely helpful and passionate as well. My impressions of the classes are... Significant attention to detail with a focus on drilling proper technique into muscle memory. Classes seem to be built around a curriculum, and by the same token, no two classes have been exactly the same. Bulk of the classes I've attended have focused on mastering the basics/building a foundation before progressing. Followed by executing the "combatives" for that day PROPERLY, with corrections being made on everything from hand placement to degree of foot pivot when striking. Very nuanced and technical instruction. Questions are welcomed and answered fully by Sir. Each session things begin to come into focus a bit more. Very positive experience, and would highly recommend. Cool shirts also. read more

This place is super amazing. Kids learn form and self-defense, but more importantly learn control, focus, respect and build confidence in a very substantial and powerful way. Sir and Ms. Lee are unbelievable teachers, and expect a lot, but provide tons of feedback and encouragement. Nothing is given away, always earned - so when kids advance to the next level, it's a huge accomplishment that they own! read more

After some years of not exercising and  gaining weight,  I was looking for something that would get me back in shape and at the same time teach me  self-defense. At first I was a bit intimidated because I was at an age where I didn't feel comfortable working out or learning with people who were much younger than me,  I felt I would be totally out of place. I started doing some research and came across this Krav Maga school in Englewood NJ, It included everything I was looking for, but as we all know, things don't always turn out as advertised, but I'm glad to say that this class was everything I wanted and more! For starters Traci and Juan as well as  the other students make you feel welcomed and part of a family the minute you walk in, It was also pleasant to see the wide range of ages. From when I started to this point,  I have lost in excess of 40 pounds, more importantly I've been able to keep it off and convert it into  muscle also resetting my metabolism, turned out to be a great and healthy way to get back in shape and healthwise I feel like I am at my best! Aside from all the health benefits,  I am learning a very practical,  no-frills and explosive self-defense art. I cannot say enough about our head instructor Juan Berrios,  he has an impressive resume in martial arts spanning decades, along with his contagious passion and enthusiasm for the art,  more importantly the personal approach he gives to each student,  always trying to get the best out of us,  I feel fortunate to have found a challenge I find interesting and most important with people I like, without a doubt joining this class was the best decision for me, my only regret is not having started earlier! Giovanni O. Sent from Gio's iPad read more

At 50, I decided to seek out a new martial art to become my primary exercise. I wanted it to replace my active soccer and weightlifting routines, the latter of which was doing in my shoulders while the former was jeopardizing my knees. While Krav Maga has become much more well-known these days, I didn't really know much about it initially, though I did study Tae Kwon Do, at a top school in Boston, for nearly a decade, and have been active in the gym and on soccer fields for many decades. While I thought I might be a little long in the tooth to pull this off, I was inspired to go-for-it by a friend who completed his 9th Degree black belt in Okinawan Karate as a senior citizen. Because I research all of my undertakings carefully, I had three schools picked out to try before I jumped. I took a trial class at a different school first. I had another trial class lined up to take at a third school, too, but I never got there. The very evening that I took my free trial class with Juan was the day that I signed up - and for a year (and since then another one)!! I knew immediately that Juan and this school and art were something special and very real! EKM is definitely not a belt factory! I work very hard to learn and demonstrate this art,and I'm still very novice (even though I was pretty advanced in my former art). It takes everything I have to try to get it right, and there's always plenty of room to improve! I consider it a distinct honor and a privilege to study under Juan, who brings an incredible depth of passion, knowledge and skills to this path and learning. Juan brings it, expects the same of us, and genuinely cares about Krav Maga and he cares about making sure that we get it and do it right. Juan offers the best, toughest and most real training I've ever experienced. And yet, somehow, all of the students I see and meet here - of every size, age, gender and other diversity - feel cared about, well taught and totally welcome. While I'm not as muscular as I was at 20, my fitness and endurance levels are at literal all time high points. I don't look for or expect trouble, but I've never felt better prepared to handle it if I had to. I'm nothing but excited about the road and the material ahead. The school is beautiful (and the best I've been to)! Juan and Traci are awesome owners! And Juan is the toughest and best teacher I have ever had the privilege to know or work under! Great people! Great art form!! If you are willing to work hard, the pay off is big and this is the place to learn. Two thumbs up and highest and most enthusiastic recommendations to any and all who have the heart and the wish to try. read more

I consider myself extremely lucky to have stumbled upon Englewood Krav Maga basically by chance. I just happened to do a google search of "Krav Maga near me" one day. I live in Englewood so Englewood Krav Maga was the top result. I've been wanting to get involved in martial arts for a long time and after extensive research I felt KM was a good fit for me. I visited Englewood Krav Maga one day right after they opened for the day. This is when I met Juan and Tracy. They made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. They offer very reasonable introductory rates as well as a free uniform. I have only been a student for about 6 weeks so far but I have to say their program is nothing short of amazing. In all fairness I have no other reference for comparison being that I am a beginner. But the benefits I've received from Juan's training were almost instantaneous. Not only have I lost weight I've also become more flexible and agile. Not to mention the self defense tactics I've learned are invaluable. I look forward to continuing my training at EKM for the selfish reason of bettering myself. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to better themselves. read more

All I can say is CHECK YOUR STATMENTS!! once you stop going there and stop the contract ask for it in writing, make sure they do not keep charging you, cause they kept charging us for months after we stopped even though they told us we are done. read more

Great school.Great teacher..If you want to learn to defend yourself this is the place to be..