This Krav Maga Houston location has excellent instructors who know how to teach good fundamentals. If you are looking for a place to start, this school will really help you understand and dedicate time to working on the basics of boxing. I'm giving it two stars because if you are a POC, LGBTQIA+, or not a theist, this is probably not a safe place for you. Additionally, women are not treated with the same regard as men. If those things are less important to you, you'll be quite happy here. I'm writing this review as someone who has trained with and was part of the organization. I wanted to let others reading reviews know that many of these positive reviews are from people who are dedicated to the organization, much like I once was. I trained here for almost 6 years. I feel regret and sadness when I remember how I participated in and recruited for this community. They give free trial classes and are very welcoming to new comers. They also have an online intro class: https://www.kravmagahouston.com/online-intro-class-video/?vgo_ee=tOM8fxgf7AtIAuv09spDKr75exZJPGwvOcPrNxzPEu%2BZwtg%3D%3AKDX4JfdF9M%2BWjVcA2hqSBT%2FFsGTClW5U As always, see for yourself and decide. read more

BEWARE!!! High-pressure contract sales (think time-share or sleazy used car sales reps), and they DO NOT care about you or your situation. You are $$$ to these guys, that's it, they don't care about getting you into shape, your health, or anything about your life; getting you to sign a contract and collecting their monthly fee is their MO. I don't care if you lose an arm, break your back, or are forced to move to Alaska, they will continue to charge you the monthly fee or will turn you over to collections to ruin your credit with no remorse. There are plenty of other gyms in the Houston area that are run by reputable coaches that actually care about their students. Which is likely why they don't have to resort to high-pressure sales tactics and hire ex-time share/used car sales reps... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! read more

Friendly staff and clean, bright facility. Instructors are great and the manager, James, is extremely welcoming.. like knows everybody's name welcoming! I went to the Saturday intro class which they offer for free and learned so much in just 2 hours. I ultimately decided not to join because I'm out of town too much to utilize the unlimited membership (only option they offer) and it's a little too pricey for a young twenty something student. Overall grateful for the experience! read more

Best confidence booster available. Amazing community of positive people. Bonus: get it shape. I have been going for almost 5 years and miss it dearly when I can't go. read more

PROS: - Excellent instructors. Very engaged, seems to really care about each student. - Location and hours are both very convenient. You can find a class to fit your schedule easily. (Big) CONS: - Tiny rooms+ poor ventilation + 20 sweaty guys trapped in a room set at 75 degrees? This place is DISGUSTING. Walk in, and your nose quits on you. - The classes are usually back-to-back, meaning you are walking into a class where the sweats and blood (yes, actual human blood) are still stained on the pads/equipments. - Value. While the cost is a lot higher than normal gyms, it would've been worth it if you are actually learning. But how much can you really learn by having 1-2 instructors to 20-30 students? Was a member for 6months (shortest contract terms), won't be continuing my membership. It's sad, really, I wanted to like this place. read more

Unfortunately, Krav Maga Houston doesn't really let you sample what they have to offer prior to signing up for a *minimum* 6 month membership at $200/mo. I hadn't done martial arts before, and I thought I would like it. While it is a good workout, the times don't really work with my schedule, and there's not much attention given to students one-on-one. Classes are always overly crowded and are full of the higher level students who understandably want to spend their time with the other students at their level rather than tutoring newbies. As a woman trying to learn self-defense, being surrounded by guys who look like body-builders made me feel like I stumbled into the wrong class. The 'meta' classes are a good, challenging workout, but again, they are catered to guys. After one of these classes in which we had to hold a punching bag on our shoulders while doing squats for 30 minutes, my neck was messed up for a week. I did insist this particular exercise was beyond my limits, but the instructor would not let me stop. To be clear, I am not new to working out. I played soccer in college, I run around 6 miles a day, and I do weight training. I guess I had to throw up or pass out before I would get a break. Wonder why all the instructors are always nursing some sort of injury. Overall, if you know you like Krav Maga before going and particularly if you have experience, then I imagine you will enjoy it. The staff/instructors are all very personable (at least outside of class). However, if you are not sure whether you would like Krav or not, I would recommend finding another way (perhaps a DVD?) to find out before attending the orientation. There are lots of self-defense class out there, so if that is your main purpose, I would recommend exploring other options. Signing up was a mistake for me -- a $1200 mistake.... Plus the sign-up fee, and the $20 for the 'orientation' class, and the required Krav t-shirts. read more

Honestly, I can't review some aspects of this place, because I was only able to take a couple of lessons here. Why, you ask? Its really difficult to just observe/ participate in a damn lesson here- they make you instead go to their introductory thing. While not a waste of time- they write things on whiteboards, you practice some moves- they talk up their toughness to a ridiculous degree and address you like they think they're training you for the Marines. After this session, they expect you to sign up for a membership stat. This is partially behind my dislike- as I run and do yoga and Pilates and the like, I don't take well to being told I can't go to the bathroom without telling the instructor (if you do, they make the other students stay in a push-up position, which, uh, isn't very hard unless you're as unfit as they seem to expect you to be). For what its worth, I've taken martial arts before (or at least tae kwon do) and never had this problem. So yeah- yelling, push-ups, trying to scare the students, etc.- for me this is not an effective way of motivation/learning, but maybe for some its fine. The one lesson that I DID manage to get into though, was not like that at all- he was very nice. However, it was quite slow-moving, in terms of moves we covered. The membership options are suuuper-limited; I'm going to Egypt in a couple of months and figured I might as well learn some Krav Maga before I go. But nope, the minimum sign-up is 6 months. Okay, I said, could I talk to the owner, CJ, about it and explain the situation, and look into taking private lessons? But despite my calling back, leaving my info, etc., he never contacted me. So from what I've seen of this place- unless you like being treated like crap by people you pay not insignificant amounts of money to, I recommend finding somewhere else. read more

I liked being able to try the program before signing up. There was no pressure to sign up. They just gave me the info I needed to make a solid decision. We can go up to 4 times per week which provides plenty of practice. The instructors and senior students do a great job of keeping the students focused and interested. Six months in, I am very happy with the quality of the youth program. My son's skills are progressing and the values they work on during training ( integrity, confidence, and discipline) are carried over at home and school. Even his report card is better! I thank Coach Trea for being a positive role model. read more

Don't trust these guys with your money. They promise a money back guarantee. I paid cash in advance. When their system didn't work for me they kept $3000 dollars. That was three years ago. DONT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR MONEY. YOU WILL REGRET IT. read more

4 months after canceling these folks (after going thru issues with their switch to auto-billing via a 3rd partym, out-of-town billing company) Krav Maga Houston is *still* auto billing my credit card each month. Highly illegal, and it's a major pain to deal with. I have no problems with the other Krav places out of town I'm with. This one, however = shady. read more

I am having hard time to cancel the membership. When tried out for my kids I was told students usually less than 20. After 2 month I found there are almost 30 students in 300 square feet room with one coach. (Coach is a nice guy). We decide to cancel the membership. The owner told we still have to pay the 9 months fee or pay half of the remaining as a settlement. Don't sign any contacts with them, don't trust them. We attended Krav Mage west (Katy)campus. read more

I was a member for 2 years and at the beginning, when the chief instructor was around, it was great but at the end it depended on who is teaching the class. Some instructors are fakers. Also is overpriced compared to other martial arts places. Their seminars are good but pricey. If you are going to try it, make sure you research what krav maga is otherwise you'll be surprised. The ranking/level/belts or whatever you want to call it is ridiculous! A black belt with KM worldwide is basically a very fit G2 rank with KM Global. They don't have much to teach so they concentrate on the same things over and over and on fitness which is not bad but Krav Maga is a lot more than what this guys drill. If you don't believe me ask Eyal Yanilov, I did! read more

I've been a member for about a year now, and survival self-defense is a great asset for physical fitness as well as protecting yourself. The instructors are knowledgeable and extremely hands-on. Krav is not the easiest martial art, but it is especially adaptable to women and children. There's an intro class on Saturday mornings at 9 if you want to give it a try to see if it's for you. Not the most affordable class, but you can sign up month to month. read more

Recently started back after a two year break. Yep, still intense as ever. Learned a ton regarding real self-defense AND got a great work out! Staff are genuine and knowledgeable. read more

Krav Maga Houston is an incredible place to grow as an athlete and a person. I don't really have anything to say about the billing complaints because I'm not dealing with anything like that, but it sounds like a headache. However, I feel like maybe people should ask about the logistics of a membership when signing up. Just saying. The Saturday Intro class is very worthwhile. You warm-up the way you normally would in an Intro class and show you some basic moves. It's a good eye into the pace and structure of a typical class. Then, they tell you about Krav Maga. Maybe it seems like they are trying to be all macho, but they actually just take it seriously. It's not a masculine trait to want to take defending yourself seriously. To address some of the concerns I've read by women - First of all, I think there's this weird thing about being a girl and being aggressive. You can be feminine and kick ass. So, don't be afraid or self-conscious during the classes. They tell girls all the time - be aggressive. This isn't silly and they take it very seriously. It's the norm to be in a class and do tabata rounds while a male instructor is telling you to kick that guys ass because he just tried to rape you. Probably intense, but it's from the philosophy that you need to push yourself in the class so, if god forbid something does happen to you, you've been pushed that hard before. I think it makes me more of a lady that I am learning how to kick your ass, but don't. The classes themselves are not catered towards men. Most of the Krav members are male and do like to talk about their time in the military and act all hard, but the instructors are not this way. However, the fitness classes aren't going to be Zumba or some "girly" exercise. Meta builds strength and endurance so that you have the ability to defend yourself if you actually need to. Trust me, those classes help you along the way so you have the capacity to practice combative moves for an hour (the length of the class). But Krav isn't JUST about a good workout. If you take the practice seriously and take the time to learn, then the other people in the classes don't matter. It's about you and what you want to get out of the classes. That being said, it can be frustrating that the level 1 classes are so large. I've been in classes with 30+ people. Usually, multiple instructors and higher level students will come in to help if that happens. They always provide demos and space for questions before sending you out to practice with partners or solo. But ask questions if you don't understand or are unsure. However, not all of the Level 1 classes are that big and the combative classes are small, providing lots of one-on-one attention to refine your skills. I have been in classes where we have had to do push-ups or hold plank or something if the class was not paying attention or following moves incorrectly despite multiple demos (I've been there, sometimes I'm just totally not in sync). I get how that could be upsetting, but get over it. Don't take it personally. It has nothing to do with you. Take the lesson and learn. I'm 5'2'', pretty girly and often underestimated when it comes to physical activity. I'm sure the people at Krav blew me off at first like everyone else does, but the instructors and the GM James are incredibly encouraging. They really want you to succeed. For them, Krav isn't just a fitness routine, it's a life-saving skill that they take very seriously. I hear James say all the time, "You'll get back as much as you put in." If you recognize that and realize how much you stand to gain from taking it seriously, you'll love it. read more

I enjoyed the initial free class and the people in it. However, similar to the review below, I left with a very sour taste in my mouth after the owner tried to use scare tactics to pressure me into buying a membership. He said that because something happened to me, it would happen again if I didn't buy a membership. This wasn't out of a place of genuine care at all. Purely sales based. Very disappointed and won't be coming back. read more

I attend Krav Maga North and I am happy with the instruction and fitness that I get there. The instructors are super and do their job of motivating you to push yourself as hard as you can ..... past what you think you can. Yes, sometimes they yell but it's not because they are mad at you or are trying to belittle you. They are there to help you push yourself to make YOU better. Let's face it, working yourself to your limit is not achievable for most people using only your 'self will' as motivation. It's too easy to quit when you are by yourself at a daily gym. Some people find Krav to be too repetitive in the drills but I just want to say that not only does Krav teach you self defense skills as well as give you an outlet to get really fit, it also teaches you to change your mindset about WHAT YOU CAN DO. It trains you to be mentally strong and ready for anything the world throws your way. If you embrace the techniques, you will become a stronger person inside and out. That being said, unfortunately, this type of training is not for all personalities. If you are meek and possess no aggression and/or don't wish to learn to be aggressive, this class is not for you. And if you do not like lots of sweat and physical contact with others, skip this class and stick to yoga, treadmills, and elliptical machines. As for the membership and billing complaints on this site, all I can say on is that you if you are over the age of 18 and can read and signed a contract, you knew what the terms of that contract were. read more

Krav Maga Houston is an awesome facility with top notch instructors (among the best anywhere). The facility itself is conveniently located, the staff is super helpful and the training is very effective. If you're serious about reality based self defense and personal development--this is your place. read more

Worst experience, EVER. Went for the "intro class" where they "sign people up all the time." as they claim. So, does massive numbers make a place great? Not to me. Reminds me, of that movie, The Karate Kid, where the evil dojo is filled with angry people ready to fight. Give me a humble Mr. Miagi any day over that jacked up atmosphere. No female teachers. Small cramped area off of 59. Felt like all arrogant instructors with that big gym mentality women hate. If you are a woman, you may not be comfortable here. Its testosterone city and it felt like they want you to be able to keep up or leave. I was so excited to go for my "intro" class and instead ended up crushed. They need women instructors and an attitude adjustment as it was literally geared towards people who are in the best shape, and can be a ninja and a man. Huge turn off was the main instructor's attitude. Made me wish I was not a small woman so I could help him adjust it to see women matter too. They also did not tell anyone there is no 1 on 1 attention and that you will spend the first part of the class doing aerobics and not actual fighting or self defense. The worst thing a giant man said to me, on the way out, which made me really get how little I would be valued there was this, "It's not for everyone." My answer to this man is, "It is for everyone and you are not the gatekeeper to Krav Maga! I still want to learn it!" This place needs an estrogen infusion now. Please get women instructors. Also, they kept telling us that there "would be a sales pitch after the session", which finally made me get the hell out of there. I am a serious lifter, biker and from a major city. Being in a "kravology" shirt and having all male staff and a 'tude, does not a culture make. Did not impress me either. This is a churn and burn get your money on a debit cycle place. Yeah, no spank you. read more

Whatever you do, do not sign up!!! The classes are average, but this review is primarily related to Krav Maga's tortious billing practices. Despite the instructor telling me that Krav Maga's billing company would request our permission to renew at the end of my six month contract, the company failed to send me a request for renewal. Monitoring the situation, I sent an email requesting the company to discontinue my account after six months. The company acknowledged by email, but still tried to bill me for a new six month contract. I had to call, speak to a manager, and resend the email notice of my timely discontinuation request. I would think this was an accident, but the exact same thing happened to my girlfriend. And has apparently happened to most of Krav Maga's customers. The pattern is clear: this company tries to rip-off its customers. read more

I was interested in joining for fitness reasons, si I decided to go up there to see the schedule and get a feel for what the school has to offer. The guy who was there at the office couldn't have been more rude. He was unwelcoming and downright insulting. He tried to make me feel stupid because I didn't see the schedule online, and he seemed to dislike the fact that I saw them through groupon. Customer engine is important and I will not ever give my hard earned money to someone who treats me as bad going in as he did. Suffice to say I discourage people from training here. I'll keep looking for a friendlier gym. read more

I was a bit skeptical about trying Krav Maga even though my BF has been doing it for 3 years. Considering the fact that he is a natural at everything he do, I didn't think I could do it. With all the negative reviews I read, I came in to the Saturday AM Into to Krav Maga class prepared to die. Lol. Okay, I'm being dramatic, but I was expecting the worst of the worst. BUT I remembered that if we alll waited until we were fit and tone enough to go to the gym, we would never work out. To my surprise it wasn't bad at all! Yet, I was still a bit hesitant. I decided to try their Meta-morphysis class (35 min. cross fit based training) w/ some very advanced people. Did I mention they let me try it for free? Once again, I was surprised. The exercises and techniques were similar to what I do with my own personal trainer...except it challenges you a bit. Although I couldn't keep up with the rest of the class, I persevered. The crazy thing is I pay my trainer $30 a session to do what I did at KM. My thoughts on KMH is this...It's a one stop shop fitness/ self-defense program. They offer a variety of different classes that you can take for one monthly fee. In my case, if I take 5-6 meta classes a month, that's what I would be paying to my trainer. In addition, every girl needs to know how to defend themselves. Despite the many negative reviews: 1. The staff are not pushy about membership. If you tell them you want to think about it or you're not interested, they're okay with it. I'm sure they don't want anyone there that doesn't want to be there, because it just slows down the class. Also, considering the size of the class compared to a gym their dues aren't so bad. The terms and conditions are negotiable. All you have to do is ask!!! Also, when you sign up for any contract, you're obligated to it. EVERYONE has paid for a gym membership they don't actively use, but is it the gym's fault? No. Same goes with KM. If you want it enough, you make time for it. I signed up for 6 months...and they gave me a huge break for paying for it up front...BUT if I don't show up to the class who's to blame? Me, not the organization. 2. The techniques/ exercises are not hard, but I'm not saying it was easy. I broke a sweat after 5 min. in Meta. Considering it was my first day, I didn't expect to breeze through it. I knew there were things I wouldn't know...like a jump squat. You can't expect to know how to do everything right away. It takes time. If it was easy, it wouldn't be effective, would it? If it doesn't hurt, it isn't working. This is all common sense about fitness. If at first you don't succeed, you didn't try hard enough. Also, to all those ignorant people who said that the instructors overexerted you. You overexerted yourself. You know your body best. If you feel like you are going to puke or pass out, tell someone. Once again, common sense. 3. Everyone works out or seeks different fitness programs for different reason, but I'm going to be honest. I don't have a SINGLE reason to get fit that doesn't have to do with me being fabulous. I don't run 10-15 mi. a week or workout 3-4 times a week for the hell of it, I do it to look good. BUT after taking the Intro class, I figured I finally found the outlet I need to break away from my passive tendencies. Take caution to the things you read in the reviews. Everyone is different. We all do things for different reason. It's just a matter of wanting it enough and making the time for it. If you don't like being challenged, this is NOT the place for you. If you're looking for a place to socialize, this is NOT the place for you. If you are looking for a new fitness program, this is it. Ignorance is a bad trait. If you don't know, ask. If you don't like it, tell. read more

First of all, I have to point out that I'm a Krav Maga member in another city, and have been to several Krav facilities around the country. I think the workout is great, the intensity is high, and the instruction is great for all levels. I highly recommend trying out Krav Maga if you get the chance, unless you are so unfortunate as to live in Houston. The general practice of any fitness facility is to allow prospective members to try out a class (at least one) for free before deciding whether or not to join. I talked a friend into giving Krav a shot, and she was excited to try out a new, high-intensity workout. Sad that she never got to the trying it out part. She called me to let me know that the touch-of-irony-in-my-name Angel, who answered the phone, was curt and abrasive, and refused to give her basic information about membership dues until my friend agreed to come in and take a $20 introductory seminar. Angel wouldn't even let her speak to a membership coordinator, or take a message. I thought there must have been some sort of mistake, and called to clarify. No mistake, on any count. Not only do they make you pay to take an introductory seminar (which is just about the dumbest thing to ask prospective members to pay for I've ever heard of), but Angel had an almost divine lack of phone skills. Curt and abrasive, as promised, but she also hung up on me when I told her I thought making people pay to come to your facility to try out a class and speak to a sales rep was maybe bad business. She was just as charming and helpful when I called back. Fighting bullies is a great skill to be able to have; avoiding them is even better. I'd stay miles away from this place until they get their act together. read more

This is not a martial arts studio. They don't want to train serious athletes, they just want your monthly subscription and figure you'll drop out after a few sessions. If you're looking to develop a true Krav Maga foundation, look elsewhere. read more

I went here once a couple of years ago and took a groupon class, for self-defense. The tactics they taught seemed okay, but at the end when they allowed us to ask questions, I asked if anything they taught us could REALLY help me personally should I ever find myself in a situation where I was accosted, and they said no- that I was too small, and should just have my mace out and ready at all times. Somehow I don't think this is correct. I've been looking for a self-defense course that caters to women ever since. read more

I bought a groupon to try a new workout. I was so disappointed with the poor service and the unwillingness of the person I spoke on the phone, that I preferred to lose my groupon and let it expired. This man was so not interested in helping me figure it out how to make it work with my schedule. And after reading several very bad reviews about this place, I seriously prefer to lose the money that deal with these people. read more

this is in regards to Krav Maga Houston - Katy when they first opened we had tons of issues and i posted a review on their sister schools. since then i have been contacted by the new manager. he was super helpful and got us out of contract without hurting our credit. if you are having issues or have had issues with Krav Maga Houston - Katy contact them and speak to the manager, he will help you read more

After signing up with krav maga North Houston in November of 2019 I realized they are nothing but aselfish greedy company. upon signing up I told the gentleman before signing anything that my family tends to go through ups and downs and that we struggle a lot and if anything were to happen and I can't continue classes that I didn't want to be responsible for more money that I did not have period Christopher who is the one that signed me up told me not to worry about it that as long as I was open and honest and let them know that they would work with me. he did not mention pausing the account he did not mention any fees associated with that he didn't go any further into detail. He did make me believe him though and I signed the paper. Fast forward to March of 2020. Provided hits the world and we are all rattled and shaken up all of us are out of work and most of us are now on food stamps and government assistance. I got charged the $14 facility maintenance fee this month and decided that I probably shouldn't be a part of the class since I can't attend. I'm out of a job I have a two-year-old that I don't want catching anything and I live with high-risk patients I cannot be going to these classes with other people at the risk of putting my family through that. I tried to explain this to him through many emails to which they responded telling me that I only had two options and that was to continue with them or close it out at 50% of what I owe period that would have been over $1,200. I only used that facility about five times while I was a member there and I was paying the monthly dues of $64 a month every single month while I was a member on top of a $14 facility maintenance every quarter. When I spoke with the gentleman on the phone at first he was nice and then told me everything that he had already said on the email. I told him yes I saw the email and then he continued to tell me that my only options were to pay it out 50% or I could put it on hold again but that it would be a $39 charge monthly to put it on hold. Mind you Christopher put my account on hold in March and they told me that they put my account on hold as a courtesy even though they didn't mention that back then. in the contract it does not say that they charge you $39 to put your account on hold and it doesn't even say that they do those things. so I understood that he did it as a courtesy however when they got mad at me they took it offhold and told me they weren't going to put it on hold anymore and they were going to charge me money if they did. This is what we call retaliation period legally retaliation is unacceptable in a court of law therefore if they try to take me to small claims court I will be sure to put up this information about how they retaliated against me when I explained to them what was going on with my hardships. They bullied me and tried to make me feel guilty. He laughed at me on the phone and told me I was playing victim when I mentioned that I was planning a funeral for my grandfather and that the world is going through a really rough time right now. they did not want to work with me they did not care what I was going through they tried to level with me and say that they were in the same boat even though they are not. When you are a larger company and you have multiple facilities and you have people still coming in and paying their dues and you're threatening people the way that you do with contracts you are not without money. You can still pay your bills and pay your mortgages and you're obviously not on government assistance. I am just me I am only one person I am not a conglomerate I am not a company. So to compare an entire company to one single mother is b*******. I recommend not ever signing a contract with any company like this. If you have to sign a contract they do not care about you personally they care about your pocketbook. they will tell you they're there to help you but then when s*** hits the fan and push comes to shove they will bully you with a contract. I thought this company actually cared, learned my lesson. read more

I've been a member for about two-and-a-half months, and I have to say that I've really enjoyed my training here. I was a member of a Cross Fit gym a few years ago, but the classes they offered really didn't fit my schedule. When I decided to get serious about getting in shape again, I decided to look for either a martial arts or self-defense class as something different to motivate me. I had seen a little bit about Krav Maga from a TV show called "Human Weapon" on the History Channel (you can look it up on YouTube), and thought it looked interesting. The central location for Krav Maga Houston is close to my place, so I decided to take the introductory class. The introductory class was really good at helping me make the decision to join. Like many of the Krav Maga classes, you start out with a warmup and some exercises before you begin training. The instructors do come across as intense during classes, but every one I've met has been more than helpful in explaining an exercise or a technique and are very personable one-on-one. After the introductory class, we all were encouraged to sign up on the spot. I wasn't ready to commit yet, and that turned out not to be a problem. The membership fees aren't cheap, but don't seem to be too out of line for what you get. I chose to sign up for a longer time, and I what I pay seems to be close to what a friend paid for her martial arts classes here in town. Add in the fact that I can take as many classes as I can attend at my level, including fitness classes that are similar to the Cross Fit classes I took at another gym, and I feel like I am getting a good deal. Krav Maga is more of a self-defense system than a martial art, but if you have had martial arts instruction, odds are you'll see something you recognize. For beginners, you are in the mix from the start. I do like the emphasis on real-world self defense, which for me means your training isn't just learning how to do "B" if the person you are facing does "A." The instructors tell you from the start that fights aren't scripted, and what they are teaching is meant to give you options to deal with what you might face. Even the fitness training is part of your self defense -- being in shape makes you look less like a target. If you are interested in fitness and self defense, take the training class. Talk to the instructors. Ask questions. Then join. You'll be glad you did. read more

I have trained in several different styles for almost twenty years and hold multiple black-belts. Because of my prior training and experience I know what works and what doesn't in a fight or bad situation. I understand what makes sense and what is a waste of your time. In my opinion there is no better style for real-life self-defense than Krav-Maga. The weapon defenses against guns, knives, sticks, etc are the most effective - period. Having now trained in Krav-Maga for three years I can tell you that CJ Kirk is without a doubt the best instructor. His knowledge, understanding, ability and the gift to teach all of these to his students is what makes him such an elite instructor. Many great practitioners of martial arts are just that - only a few have that unique capacity and competence to teach others their knowledge. If you want real-training for real-life threats Krav-Maga and CJ's school is the place to be. In addition, CJ's schools have more black-belt instructors than any school in the nation other than the founding school of Krav-Maga in the US which is in Los Angeles. His instructors are all awesome as they learned & trained under him. Without a doubt if I could go back in time and trade all my years of training in other styles to only practice Krav-Maga I would do it in a heartbeat read more

Do not sign a contract with this company. While the training staff is great, the management are very deceptive. A few months after signing up for classes, I was in a severe vehicle accident that left me too injured to continue training. I provided all of the relevant information to James, the proprietor, and he was cordial and understanding and promised to cancel future charges. Well the charges kept coming, and every email I sent to address them was responded to with "Oops, sorry about that, we will take care of it immediately", with no actual action being done. Eventually I had to dispute the charges with my credit card company. read more

I'm not really sure why KMH is getting such poor reviews. Perhaps the squeaky wheel is the only one that's heard? I've done Krav at multiple locations around the country. I can tell you that KMH's instructors are not fakers by any stretch of the imagination. And that's not my own personal assessment. Whenever I tell other instructors that I train in Houston with CJ Kirk's group, the ONLY reaction I've ever gotten was that KMH offers some of the best training in the country. Hands down. Is it expensive? Yes. Krav is almost always expensive. But I've paid more at other places. That's the nature of the beast. If you can afford it, it's among the best self-defense training available to civilians. And KMH is one of the best places to learn it. read more

I joined because I really liked the intro program. So what that I paid $20 for the class. This is the only facility in Houston so they are just starting out and I'm happy to support them. Had my first workout and it is intense! Love it! read more

BEST WORKOUT AND TRAINING EVER!! I've attended classes at Krav Maga Houston at the North campus for over two years now. After reading some of the reviews by others It seems that some have issues with billing which I cannot address and some have issues with the training which I can address. First, anyone who wants to truly learn to defend themselves has to understand that you are going to get sweaty and some of that sweat isn't going to be yours. Complaining about someone sweating on you when you are grappling or fight training is like complaining about getting dirty playing football. Really? Go watch TV if you don't want to get sweaty. I've not encountered one single instructor who has the "evil dojo" personality/attitude. Are they serious about you learning to defend yourself against life-threatening attacks? I would hope so since you are paying them to learn just that. Don't expect to get the Shaun-T dance/exercise experience here, they are seriously skilled instructors who seriously want to teach you self-defense. If you want an aerobics class then go take one. The workout you get from even the low level classes is very good and they don't do the same thing every class which would quickly get boring. Even in the low level classes you will occasionally get instruction in high level techniques such as gun takeaways which is very useful. All the instructors are very nice and very qualified. Many are Black belts in Krav which means they are skilled beyond your imagination. They never demand you do anything and in fact at the beginning of each class they tell you that if something hurts not to do it and ask if anyone has any issues with injury or medical conditions. Very professional. Often times when you first start you will end up completely winded, when I was like that an instructor always came and inquired about my condition and asked if I was ok. It definitely is not the "evil dojo" scenario. The program is structured so that if you are serious about Karv Maga and want to progress up the belt structure you can do that. I believe that this organization is responsible for more black belts in Krav Maga than any other organization in the country. So if you want serious training, this is the place to go. If you just want some basic instruction and good exercise and have no interest in progressing then they are there for that too, there is no pressure (not even the slightest) for you to test and progress which is a minimal expense for the testing. This program and these people have made a difference in my life. They are good people and dedicated to providing you training that will give you a huge sense of security knowing that you know how to and are practiced in defending yourself. If you are out of shape and want a far more fun way of getting a complete body workout and not be stuck on a boring treadmill or machine, then this is the way to go for sure!! As for the value, well I believe for the price you can't beat it. Go anywhere else and sign up for martial arts training from certified black belts and then tell them you want to take as many classes a week as you want along with some other fitness classes and have access to a full weight facility for under $200/mo. Watch them laugh at you. I pay way less than that and I generally attend 5-7 classes a week, that's 28 classes a month folks.... tell me that isn't a good deal. The Katy facility is quite small compared to the North campus which is on I-45N near Spring Cypress rd. The North campus is quite large and has a lot of space for training and a wide array of machines and bags as well as a fully quipped cross-fit facility. I am a member at the North campus. read more

My daughter has taken the kids Krav class for the past 3 years. I am amazed with the confidence these kids have gained with every class. The older students who have been there awhile pull the new kids in and help them learn what they have been taught. The instructors are amazing with the kids and the kids keep up their grades because they don't want to miss a class. I chose Krav Maga after 3 college girls went missing. I no longer worry about her because she has been trained to take of herself. You teach your children about finance, laundry drinking but never taught them to defend themselves. I chose a place that could give her the one life skill that I could not. I am so grateful to everyone at Krav Maga Houston and they will always be a part of our family! read more

Krav Maga Houston is nothing more than a scam. Not only do they charge $200/month membership fee, but they use an automatic billing structure that will not let you cancel your membership. I have sent in written requests to cancel my membership 3 times and they won't stop billing my account. $600 dollars for those three months, this is robbery! read more

I agree with John Paul below, the fact that you cannot get any membership information prior to attending the $20 intro class is very annoying. I attended the class, and although it was a decent workout it ended with a high pressure sales tactic to get you to sign up that day. I tried to leave saying I couldn't wait in line and the membership manager told me I could be next. So I decided to go ahead and buy a punch card workout card (I was most interested in the meta classes). I think I used 3 classes....not because the workouts were too hard. I just flat felt out of place. The meta classes on the weekday are only 30 mins and the weekend classes were full of the hard core level 3/4 krav men who seemed to wonder why the hell i was there. The weekend Krav class was also disappointing - the instructor talked the whole class and more instructional than a workout. I thought that this would be a good addition to my workout routine, but I think it really better for those that want to get a krav belt and want this to be their only workout outlet. The secret membership price is something around $60-65 which is a bit steep when I can get a gym membership for less. read more

I'll start with my most basic complaint about this place. This place is disgusting. I'm fully aware that this is a fitness studio and people are expected to sweat, but that people aren't required to bring towels and extra t-shirts baffles me. Any other gym/ fitness center I have been to requires you to at least have a towel. In a situation such as this where you are expected to have partners that you have to get physical with, the most basic consideration each person should have is to not LITERALLY be dripping sweat onto the other person, the floor, and the pads. I'm not sure how often those floors are cleaned, but I assure you it is probably not enough. Same with the pads you use during most exercises. Even though the instructors will tell you to clean the pad if it is wet, I have seen people put SOAKING WET pads back in the pile without a second thought and the instructors don't seem to care. To me, this is unacceptable. I certainly don't want to pick up ringworm or any other disease/illness/generally gross condition because people are too lazy to wipe off a pad. On top of this, there is the matter of air conditioning. Yes, they have it, no they won't turn it down. When you have upwards of thirty people crammed into one tiny space working out together, there is no reason the A/C should be set at 76 with no open doors or windows. Again, this is just disgusting and filthy. If you expect me to want to work out here, why wouldn't you make me WANT to work out here. No one wants to work out in a tiny room with a hundred people with little AC and wet people/pads. You're also expected to leave all of your personal belongings sitting on the floors that the previous class just sweat all over. Never been to a place like this that doesn't have lockers or at least shelves to put your things on. Just, gross. To go along with that, as I mentioned earlier there are upwards of thirty people in some of these classes which is ridiculous for how small the rooms are. Since the overall class schedule is wildly inconvenient (no classes after 6am Friday and 11am Saturday) most people are forced to go during the week. The manager either needs to add more classes, or restrict the capacity of each class. Furthermore, the class sizes amaze me since I don't even see the benefit of going to half of the classes. I have tried several and what I've noticed is that some (not ALL) of the instructors are more concerned with showing off and telling you (over and over and over) how to do one move. They'd rather TELL you how much they know about Krav instead of TEACHING it to you. Simply put, some of the classes are a pure waste of time. Based on the above, I do find it obnoxious that the monthly fee (and required 6 month minimum) is so high. They try to justify the expense by letting you go to as many classes a day that you want, but unless you're one of those people with no life and can spend 3-4 hours a day at a gym, $200+ a month for twice a week is absurd. Plus, you'd think that if they're charging that much per person they'd be able to afford the electricity bill required to crank up the A/C. And for the members who DO get unbelievably sweaty, at least they have showers for you to use before you have to go to work in the morning so as not to horrify your co-workers. read more

The best thing I ever did was sign up my 14 year old daughter! The youth/teen program is amazing!!

The classes themselves were good. But the billing is outrageous. I started up and attended for three months. As it turns out, I COULD NOT attend after that. I have been paying them $160/month for 9 months without going to class. EVER. And they just won't let you cancel. Now, I know it's a one year contract. But it seems absurd to not allow people to cancel who really cannot go. I've paid them over $2000 for three months of classes. Find somewhere else. read more