What a great workout and skills development. Regarding the previous review, I too had to cancel, due to extenuating circumstances, and they sent me a simple link to fill out for cancellation, which they are happy to do if you communicate up front you have a move coming up, etc. read more

I hate having to write this review and have put it off for a couple years, because my experience was a mix of being really happy with the training and the friendly community but extremely disappointed with them for refusing to stop billing me after I left. It was a month to month membership and they billed me for 4 months I wasn't a member, even though I kept emailing them asking them to stop. At first they said they'd handle it, then they stopped answering my emails altogether. Who knows how much more money they would have taken if I hadn't called my bank. Oh, also I was sick with cancer when they did all this to me. That's why I had to stop training. So that's what I came here to say: 1) DO NOT give them your checking account, give them your Credit Card. This will protect you if they do the same to you. 2) If they keep billing you for multiple months after you cancel, like they did to me, you will have to call your bank to stop the charges and get your bank to fight with them to get your money back. Mine was Bank of America, thank goodness they make it so easy to dispute fraudulent charges. And thank goodness for my friends who own a the Krav Maga studio in another city, for giving me the advice on how to handle a gym that won't stop billing me. I honestly wonder how many people don't know to do that, and how many people's money they "accidentally" keep taking even after the membership was cancelled. read more

Shady business with fraudulent business practices. My daughter cancelled her membership in January and 5 months later they are still charging her $180 a month. She contacted them several times and nobody returns her call. When she goes there in person, the coaches they say they are unable to help... all while still taking her money. My daughter liked the classes she attended but there are very limited amount of classes for beginners and when her school schedule changed she was no longer able to attend. She would have considered going back in the new school year but we've learned our lesson - this business is run in a fraudulent way. read more

I didn't have a great experience at this Krav Maga class. The instructor didn't introduce himself or the structure of the class and went straight into training, which felt unwelcoming, especially as a beginner. New students were immediately paired with much more experienced people without any guidance, which made it hard to keep up and honestly a bit discouraging. The teaching style made me feel more confused than supported, and at times I felt talked down to rather than coached. Overall, it wasn't a good first impression and didn't feel beginner-friendly. read more

Don't give this man your credit card number. He can't be trusted with it. I gave him my credit card number, and after I stopped taking classes with him he started charging me without letting me know. I asked for a refund, he acknowledged what had happened, but he ignored my repeated requests. So that tells you what you need to know about how far you can trust the business owner. Attached is a screen cap of the text chat where he acknowledged the error & offered to send a check, but in the months since then he has ignored me. Instead of sending me a check, he lied about remembering that I wanted to take more classes from him. PS: Within hours of my posting this review, they contacted me and have now made good on the erroneous charges. It took 18 months from when I first emailed them to getting a check. Good luck. read more

Krav Maga Renton - he acknowledged the error but then never sent me a check - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

2-07-2023 I've been going for about a month now, taking five classes a week. I honestly enjoy it. The instructors are very patient and engaging. I was super nervous at first when I started the classes but everyone is so welcoming. I did have to take a bit of a break since I've been having some personal issues but MC has been super helpful and understanding. The dojo is very clean as well since we wipe down our equipment and stations after our class. The classes are fun and if ur looking for a good work out join the striking classes. The krav classes are challenging as well. I always leave the day feeling accomplished. Look forward to more classes in the future. March 2023 This place has shady business practices and makes it a pain in the ass to get your membership canceled. The lack of response from management is unprofessional and concerning. I really wanted to avoid making a bad review but this has been an ongoing issue. I wound give it zero starts if I could I had been in contact with the owner MC in regards to canceling my membership. I signed up for a month free trial in January. My free month trial was supposed to end on February 17. I was told the membership was $150 monthly but because I was doing the free trial I had to put down $100 as an accountability fee and if I wished to continue my membership then the $100 would be rolled over to February and in February I would only pay $50. If I didn't wish to continue then the $100 would be refunded. This was not the case and I was charged $165. I reached out to MC before my free trial ended informing him I would not be able to continue and he said he would pause my membership. Please see messages attached to the review. I was still charged after for the month of March. I had to dispute these charges with my bank. Because I had to dispute two charges for February and March my bank also had to cancel my card. This is such an inconvenience at this point. I've texted him several times and he does not get back or communicate anything. April 2023 Received an email notification saying they attempted to charge my old card. I don't understand stand how this has been an ongoing issue for three months now. I have called and left messages. I dont understand how a company can be this incompetent. I don't want this to progress in anyway or be sent to collections. I just want my membership canceled. I don't want anything to do with this business. Please cancel my membership!! No I don't want a pause or any sort of compensation !!! Just cancel the damn membership. I will post an update if needed but I've attempted to call and email several times on the 17th. I will be going to the location sometime this week. Update April 17, 2023 see last pic attachment Finally after leaving more voicemails I got a text message saying my account is currently canceled. I have already received the dojo refunds for the month of February and March. I have not yet received the $100 accountability fee from January and will be working with my bank on this. Hoping the billing department will make it an easy process but I am disputing that charge as well. read more

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I decided to join this class with my brother Andy. Scheduling classes is super easy. It's a great workout and I felt more tone up after the classes. I learned some great new sets of self defense skills. I'm excited to go back! read more

I want to be clear that I have no problem with the instructors, the classes, or the environment. What I have a problem with is they're non-existent customer service. I need to cancel my membership, and reached out to them to do so. No one got in touch with me, and I have reached out multiple times to cancel and no one seems to know what is going on. They have gotten back to me twice, to tell me that someone else would reach out to me as no one handles the billing in house. Do not give these folks your money, because if you ever need to cancel you won't be able to. Do not recommend, solely for this reason. read more

If you're serious about getting healthy, getting back into shape or just learning how to defend yourself check out Krav Maga Renton at Dojo3: FACTS: After conquering TWO - "6 Week Challenges", the first one being in 2017 after having my 1st kiddo, I lost a total of nearly 5% body fat, and 10 inches! Then in 2018 after having my 2nd kiddo, I had an unbelievable loss of 11.6 lbs, 5.8% body fat, and 12.7 inches! If you're ready to take control of your health and wellness, build muscle tone, and learn self-defense, then go see MC/Charmaine and the rest of their amazing crew! The only commitment is training 2-3 times/week, a keto friendly diet, and the hunger to be the best version of you ;) read more

Krav Maga Renton - 2018 Before/After 6 Week Challenge. I had an unbelievable loss of 11.6 lbs, 5.8% body fat, and 12.7 inches! - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Krav Maga Renton is a billing scam. My wife signed up for a one year membership, after which the membership was month to month. She called and emailed for months to cancel and no one returned any communication. We've filled out all paper work for cancellation yet they continue to find ways to bill us and blame it on the billing service. We've notified our bank to no longer allow them to bill and they someone circumvented by charging via a different service name. Still months later we are fighting this battle. read more

I signed up for the "free" challenge. I ended up with a unknown medical issue and had to medically stop the challenge a week early. Three months later, they're still charging me. Their billing practices are deceptive and management is not responsive. Some of the instructors are great, but the management is terrible. Do not go here. read more

I recently just signed up with my sister for Krav Maga & we both enjoyed it. We are going to continue to go to the classes. These classes teaches good techniques for self-defense. We got a month free trial from facebook and we are able to sign up for as many classes as we want! read more

SCAM!!! SCAM!!! SCAM!!! SCAM!!! SCAM!!! SCAM!!! I REALLY wish I would have read the reviews before I came to this place. I went there with two of my friends and we were all told that if we paid $150 each, we could come for an unlimited amount of times for that month. Nobody said anything about a membership or a contract or anything of that nature. We paid and then they just continued to bill me after that. I called to speak to them about it and they just sent me a copy of their "terms and agreements" which basically states that unless I die or become permanently disabled, they will continue to keep billing me. For the record, I never agreed to their terms and conditions. After reading some of the reviews, I looked up their business license and sure enough, they've been Administratively Dissolved since March of this year which means the only business their supposed to be doing is settling debts, closing accounts and shutting down their operation. I will be notifying my credit bureas to make sure they don't try to fraudulently report me and if so, then I'll allow my attorney to take care of it from there. I strongly suggest that nobody give this company any of their banking information whatsoever as you will considerately regret it!!! If you don't believe me, check it out opengovwa.com/corporation/604663706 read more

I started a 6 week challenge and was unable to continue due to illness. i tried reaching out email, calling, text and months later im still getting charged for a monthly membership i did not want. horrible customer service! save yourself the pain and do not go here! read more

I've been training here for nearly 5 years, and couldn't be happier with the quality of training and instruction. This place has a family feel, and welcomes people of all fitness levels to learn how to defend themselves. I started for the fitness, and stayed for the incredible community. I've learned a lot in my time here, but there is always so much more. read more

I'm on the tail end of my trial membership, and I love it. My goal was to get a workout in, as well as learn a bit about self-defense. That being said, I haven't actually made it to the Krav Maga class, but I've taken striking and yoga. They have different levels for the Krav Maga classes, but it involves a lot of partner work. Striking is a mixture of boxing/kickboxing basics on a punching bag. I'm not a super active person. I didn't even know how to throw a proper punch prior to taking classes here, so I just felt more comfortable in the striking class. You get a great workout, and you never feel awkward. I mainly went to MC's striking classes. MC is a great coach. His classes are always fun, you get a few laughs in and even the attendees are helpful. The music is always good, too, which is important. It's usually a mix of old-school hip hop/pop/rock (?) classics. I also really enjoy the yoga instructor. She guides you through yin flows, which allow you to get really deep into the stretches. Definitely a plus, especially after taking a couple striking classes a week. She ends each class with singing bowls, which is also a great touch! read more

Giving this business one star for its lack of professionalism when trying to cancel a membership. The classes are good BUT ONLY if you can work around the limited schedule AND ONLY if you plan on being a member for life since it's almost impossible to get them to cancel your membership. I am a traveling healthcare worker and have been out of the state since October. I have been trying to cancel my membership since the beginning of December. They told me to fill out a form to cancel and I did. Since then I have been charged twice! I have sent multiple emails and I have left multiple voicemails since no one is ever available to answer the phone in their billing department, and still no response from them. I even went as far as going to the facility to talk with someone in person and they told me there is nothing they can do in house even after I explained everything and how I've been getting no response! This is not a cheap membership and to get continuously charged for a service you are no longer receiving is ridiculous! DO NOT JOIN THIS STUDIO UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE A MEMBER FOR LIFE! read more

Krav Maga Renton has been amazing for my son. The instructors meet each student at their level. The environment is very welcoming. My son is extremely shy and believes that everything should and can be solved with words. He is such a peaceful guy that even getting him to agree to class was huge. MC has helped him understand that he's not learning how to fight but how to protect himself if someone is not choosing to use their words. He enjoys going and looks forward to it. He has taken karate and tae kwon-do but he would complain about going and wouldn't spar with a partner. It was so frustrating. Krav is different for him he wants to go and enjoys the striking and yoga as well. read more

I love Krav Maga Renton! I have been training here for over 5 years and never get bored. There is always something new to learn or a technique to try to perfect. The classes are still exciting, fun and challenging. The confidence boost from knowing you have a fighting chance is by far one of the best qualities in training. I think Krav Maga is a skill everyone should learn. read more

I stumbled upon Krav Maga Renton by chance. My wife purchased a Groupon for the Zumba Studio that is in the same building and she told me that I should check out the dojo so we could coordinate out workouts together. I signed up for the free trail class and have been hooked ever since. Let me give you some back ground about me when I first signed-up. I had just turned 35, weighed over 310 lbs at only 5'9", I have worked a desk job and ate poorly for over 10 years, asthmatic, pre-diabetic and grossly out of shape...I needed to exercise more. I had a gym membership for a couple years and worked out a few days a week, mostly lifting weights and doing very light cardio. I had no expectations going into Krav Maga Renton other than learning how to defend myself and to get moving and exercising a little more. Needless to say I was not prepared for what was in store; the most intense, fun, invigorating and educational experience I have ever had. I could barely make it through the first class, actually, 5 months later I still have trouble making it through a whole class...they are that intense. MC is an absolutely fantastic instructor, he is passionate about his art(s) and knows how to teach to adults (and kids too, I like to watch him teach the little ones TKD). He treats you with courtesy and respect, he knew my name after one class and he truly cares about his members and makes sure they learn everything correctly to truly be safe and learn self-defense. So 5 months later, I am down to 262lbs, that's 50lbs lost in 5 months, and I am stronger and healthier. Most importantly I know how to defend myself and my family. Krav Maga, MC and the staff at Krav Maga Renton/Dojo 3 helped make this happen. Not only do I get the best workout imaginable, I am learning a useful skill (that I hope not to have to use), I am taught by an excellent instructor and I get to train with some pretty great people, who help push me through the class with encouragement and motivation. MC & Krav Maga Renton are the best...Very highly recommended! 5 Stars! read more

Not going to lie, I had my butt handed to be on a silver platter tonight. Master Chung is apparently in LA right now so another student filled in (Phi, I believe) for the Krav Maga 1 class. Within the first 10 minutes of warming up, I was already tired. I knew my endurance was bad, but I didn't realize HOW bad it was... We learned how to punch straight on, to the side, to the back, how to execute a palm strike, and how to block yourself from being punched. By the end of the hour, my knuckles were bruised, skinned, and swollen. I can't wait until the next time I return! read more

I am very disappointed in Dojo 3. I signed up for the Krav maga classes while my 10 week premature son was in the NICU. Upon his discharge, he had a feeding tube put in and had to follow strict feeding guidelines and feeding schedule. I already live about 18 miles from the dojo so getting to and from wasn't the easiest but I did it because I really enjoyed the class. However when trying to attend with my son's special needs it became incredibly difficult and I had to request to cancel my membership. I followed all the protocol the staff asked me to, and still they deemed it as "not a legit reason to cancel" seriously? My special needs son needing my care around the clock isn't a sufficient enough reason to cancel my membership? So all the while (with the covid-19 pandemic going on) my card is still getting charged despite them not even offering classes. Absolutely ridiculous. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE customer service and lack of compassion. My family will always come before a trivial gym membership. DO NOT SIGN UP HERE! These are scam artists that want to lock you into a membership and keep you there no matter what maybe going on in your life. Go to the Gracie Barra in Federal way instead. My husband is a member there and they know how to run a legitimate Martial Arts facility. The professors there understand that these are difficult times, and offer to suspend membership due to the pandemic, they call and check on their students and truly care about their well beings and are not money hungry crooks like dojo 3. Again, don't make the mistake I did by giving this dojo a chance. Deceptive business practices, Dishonest staff, not worth the headache. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE. read more

LIFE-CHANGING. Seriously. Stepping into your first Krav Maga class can be intimidating. At my first class, I wondered, is it going to like kickboxing at (Fill-in-the-Blank) Fitness? Nope. What you get is an exhausting, bad-ass blend of cardio-intensive conditioning, detailed instruction on quick and effective defense techniques, plus application drills to show how good or how sucky you are with what you just learned. If you're new, you're probably going to suck, and that's ok. Catch your breath. Hydrate. Repeat. The instructors, especially MC, will actually take the time to get to know you, teaching you practical skills to become better at raising awareness, recognizing potential threats and how to defend yourself, efficiently. You're not going to be doing pretty katas or a bajillion fancy moves to get away from an attacker. You're going to kick him in the balls. Krav Maga is all about fighting dirty. There are no rules. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Here are excuses that people tell themselves... EXCUSE: You need to get in shape or be in shape before you come to Krav. FACT: Getting in shape is an inevitable by-product. If you're in bad shape, it will make you better. If you're in good shape, it will make you better. EXCUSE: It's too expensive. FACT: Nothing is more valuable than your life or the lives of those you care about. I started with a Groupon and decided to commit before my Groupon even expired, it's THAT good. PS: You can even TRY A CLASS FOR FREE. EXCUSE: It's too far. FACT: People drive from Wallingford and Tacoma just to come to Krav Maga Renton. People wouldn't make that effort in our region's sucky traffic unless this place was worth it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This place is NOT like (Fill-in-the-blank) Fitness. Not only will the instructors learn your name, everyone at the front desk will too, so when you come into the dojo, you're not just a number. No one will try to sign you up for 20 years of Personal Training. Friendliest staff ever. Although most people come here to learn how to kick ass, you'll probably make a few good friends also. People with an affinity for this kind of thing are a little different than the average sheep, so you might make some unlikely friendships. I've met and become friends with some of the best people in my life at this dojo, and I can honestly say I'm not the only one. I absolutely LOVE this place. Check it out and remember to check your ego at the door while you're at it. ;) read more

Krav Maga is amazing.. My first time was very nerve racking, didn't know what to expect and I got my butt kicked and got hit twiced in the head. It was an accident because I was confused, it was my first time. The second time I went is much better because I already know a little bit of it and I am excited just to learned all the moves and how to kick someone's butt...lol... We learned all the basics of punching, hitting and using the right muscles, arms and legs and how to protect your self. Master Chung is very good in explaining all the things in detail and how to use them when needed. I have signed up for a 10 classes I believe and I have a few more to go and I am just excited to be in it.. For those of you that would want to try it, I guarantee you will not waste money or even your time trying it because you will learn so much and it is for your own good and safety. You will love the instructor, the students and everyone in the studio... A good place to meet new friends, new workout buddies and totally enjoy it and having fun at the same time. read more

WOW! If you want great instruction in a friendly and supportive atmosphere this is the place! Here are the highlights: - Clear expectations. At each Krav Maga level you are given clear goals and the help you need to reach them. - Excellent instruction. In every drill you are given helpful tips and corrections to maximize your performance. - M.C (the instructor) will take the time to learn your name! You will not be 'just another face' , but rather a person who gets the individual attention and instruction you deserve. - A great workout. Challenging drills that get you in shape, teach you important skills, but are fun too. - A wide, unlimited number of classes. currently they have 4 classes in the evening weeknights (plus Sat morning.) but three more are being added at 4pm, and more are added as needed. when the classes get big, they add more classes - AWESOME! I used to go to another Krav Maga school, in five months they never learned my name, never told me what I would be learning, never told me when (or if) there would be a test, never corrected my mistakes, and got an attitude with me when I asked a question. I was merely a payday to them, not a person. Not all Krav Maga schools are the same! Krav Maga Renton Rocks! read more

I've done research on Krav Maga for quite some time before I first purchased a Groupon several months back. After a few Krav Maga classes, I was hooked. As you are told, this isn't a fitness class and you are encouraged to avoid confrontation. However, if someone tries to attack you or cause you harm, they will pay a stiff penalty after you unleash a wide variety of attacks to end the fight as quickly as possible. The instructors are challenging and push you to excel. I feel myself improving and I like the wide variety of scenarios you encounter in the classes. You notice an increased confidence level and become more vigilant when you are around people you cherish the most in your life. Recently, my oldest daughter joined Krav Kids and this has been a positive experience as well. MC and the instructors are very approachable, helpful and genuinely care about their students. The instructors take an active interest in the development of others - a great sign in finding quality instruction. For those that want to be able to protect their families, loved ones and friends, I would definitely recommend Dojo 3 and Krav Maga Renton. read more

I moved from Pioneer Square to Tukwila and needed to find a new gym. My health insurance offered a discount to the LA Fitness near Southcenter and it was NOT cutting it. I didn't like the impersonal environment and could never get the motivation to go. I ended up finding a facebook ad about a womens-only fitness challenge at Dojo 3. It sounded like exactly what I needed: a short commitment, entry-level, women-only, and it was going to cover self-defense! Going into day 1 I had never heard of Krav Maga. But, I loved it. The workouts were varied and fast paced and I was surrounded by women in the same boat as I was. If I had just stumbled upon Dojo 3, I'd probably be too intimidated to jump right into a level one class, what with being in a completely new environment, having no idea what it was, and being the new kid in school. The 6-week challenge brings together a group of women that grow confidence and stamina together, and I ended up looking forward to class every single time. The Instructor, MC, is both professional and personable. He puts things into perspective and by the third week, I felt more than ready to take on a coed class with other people who had been training for months! I struggled for sure, but the new-kid anxieties were gone! I just recently signed up for a year long membership at Dojo 3, now that I only have days left in my challenge. And sure, it's more expensive than the LA Fitness 10 minutes down the street but 1) it's a better workout 2) it's a place you'll actually look forward to going to 3) it's a local business, you're helping out your community 4) it's so family-friendly, the owner's kids seem to literally grow up in the dojo, and everyone seems to know and take care of each other I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're like me and you might be apprehensive about jumping right in, I'd definitely recommend taking a six-week challenge! read more

Whoot! Whoot! Krav Maga at the Dojo 3 is amazing! I attend Zumba at Dojo 3 and when I heard that Krav Maga was going to be a part of the classes offered, I was curious..looked it up on-line and I was impressed! Real fight training!!! As a woman who has grown up a very shy, quiet and insecure person. I didn't know where to turn too so that I can bring forward the confidence to protect myself from threatening situations. I have heard of self-defense classes, but to include challenging conditioning and brutal self-defense is what I have been looking for and truly need!! The instructor M.C. is highly knowledgeable and demonstrates each move clearly and precise. He has an extensive background in Tae-Kwon Do and is truly dedicated to helping his students improve your every move and technique. The result; confidence to protect myself from harm. You have gotta experience Krav Maga at Dojo 3!! read more

I'm a newer student here and I have nothing negative to say about this place. The instructors are great and helpful, giving constant feedback to the students. You can watch and train with videos at home but there is nothing better than being live in a class practicing and learning as a group as you are beating each other up. If you want to learn to protect yourself and your loved ones Krav Maga is simple, yet effective and field tested. This system really works! Every time I go to class I learn something new and get better with my techniques. read more

I started Krav Maga about 4 years ago at Krav Maga Worldwide in Los Angeles. I was never athletic before and always hated working out but once I started taking Krav Maga classes, my entire outlook changed. I LOVE working out now and I'm learning an awesome skillset while I do it. After moving to Seattle a year ago and checking out a few different training centers, I decided to sign up at Krav Maga Renton and I'm so glad I did. I learn new skills every time I'm there and the instructors are awesome. Each class is so rewarding and you really learn to push yourself. Everyone is very supportive and it's so much fun. I'm so glad I chose this training center as my new Krav Maga home. read more

Terrible customer service - I signed up for the "free" class and have to put the card on file for that and have now been charged every month $132 that I do not have. I have emailed, called, and texted to cancel this for 3 months now and have had no luck and no response back until now with them saying I don't "qualify for cancellation" with no further explanation of how I ended up getting charged in the first place. They said they will not allow me to cancel the "Membership" and that I will continue to be charged for an unclear amount of time and no refund will be given for the 3 months I have been asking this to be canceled. This is the worst customer service I have seen and I highly DO NOT recommend this place. I have attended other similar classes and facilities around the area for kickboxing and other martial arts and I have never before seen such terrible service. DO NOT sign up for the "FREE" classes - it is a SCAM to get you to pay for a membership and never be allowed to cancel without any responses back as to why. Giving 1 star to this place is being too kind. read more

This is not your Mr. Miyagi's karate. Real situation fight training for all physical abilities. Most fight training even MMA or Submission Wrestling is not practical in the real world were there are no rules, no ref, hard ground and usually not one on one. Krav Maga teaches you how to fight and defend yourself if you ever needed it - or if you are just tempted to try something hard and physical. Krav is practical as it won't teach you complicated spinning kicks, flying elbows and other Matrix-style fight techniques. Instead it focusing on being agressive and finishing the fight quick and fast. Not only is Krav an excellent technique, Krav Maga Renton is the best facility in Washingotn to learn. Where the instuctors also have a foundation in teaching other forms of martial arts. So the moves can be broken down with proper instruction. You can learn technique as well as understanding "why" those techniques work, when you would use them and when you wouldn't While it can be hard and aggressive, don't be intimidated to give it a shot. They have students of all physical abilities and everyone is encouraging so you'll blend right in. A+++ for Krav Maga Renton! read more

I dance, so I was actually taking zumba in the same facility Krav Maga Renton has their classes. Krav Maga appealed to me because of its focus on self defense for the "street" and use of basic instincts for fighting. I was a little intimidated by the class since it consisted of mostly guys, but decided to go for it anyway. I still do take zumba, but i find myself taking Krav even more than I do zumba. For anyone that is completely foreign to the whole Krav Maga thing ( like I was) here's some info that you might find helpful Facility: Dojo 3 is a family facility that houses 1) zumba fitness 2) krav maga 3) tae kwon do. This is really great especially for families because there is something for everyone, so the whole family could join. or you could be like me and take both krav and zumba and get one hell of a workout! If you have really little ones -- dojo 3 even has a childcare facility!! There is plenty of parking available as they have their own parking lot, however in the evening with zumba and krav going on at the same time it may get a little full, but you are free to park across the street. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely up there when it comes to customer service. I feel like Dojo 3 creates a family environment that sets them apart from any other gym/workout facility. It makes the experience that much better. Instruction: Master Chung is basically the main instructor you will be dealing with. I believe he has trained in 8 different kinds of martial arts, so skill wise- that should say enough. He does a good job at pacing the class according to the number of new students/faces, so if there is a lot of new students he'll break techniques down a little more. He also will go around to groups for a little more personalized attention which means that you don't need to be afraid of being "lost" in the class. Also everyone that takes class is really friendly and helpful. Those that have been taking krav for a little longer also help out new faces...like I said, we're like a family here. Typical Class: You will definitely get a great workout in a krav maga class. Typically, you will start off with some cardio pumping warm up drill, whether it be shadow boxing, running, drills, etc. After warm up you will stretch out and then focus on some techniques such as straight punches, kicks, chokes, hammers, etc. Usually class ends with some aggression/awareness drills which simulate circumstances that could happen in real life. Remember that krav maga is a contact "sport" so you will get choked, pulled, punched & kicked (with a pad), etc. You may come out of your first class out of breath, bruised or sore, but you get used to it i promise. You will need wraps/ fighting gloves as well as a Krav maga shirt for class, But they are available for purchase at the dojo. Why I loove krav maga: not only do I get a great workout out of it, I like that you learn how to throw offensives (kicks, punches, knees, etc) as well as take them ( through pads). I find it really beneficial especially for a short girl like me (5' 2"). I feel like if i am ever attacked, I would be more prepared to defend myself against my attacker. Krav maga is the best when you have a bad day! haha. Sometimes going to class and taking out your aggression on the pad is one of the best stress relievers ever! i know it may be intimidating to a lot of women out there but i would definitely encourage it, like i said, i am a relatively small girl, and there are others that are about my build and we love it! Krav maga along with the amazing facility that dojo 3 has set up makes us coming back for more. See you in class =) read more

I saw a FB ad for a 6 week challenge. Although I was intimidated and really had no idea what Krav was, I decided to sign up since I have been pretty dormant this last year and needed to kickstart my fitness. I am on my 6th week of the challenge and cannot believe how much stronger and leaner my body is. The fitness, the self defense skills and the community makes this the most fun I have ever had working out. It is hard work, but MC somehow makes us dig deeper than I ever thought possible. Not only am I signing up after the challenge, but my son now has a membership as well as his dad. I highly recommend the 6 week fitness challenge or trying out a Krav class to check it out. You will be glad you did. read more

Simply put Krav Maga Renton is the place to go to learn practical real world self-defense, and get into killer shape while doing it. The program: Krav Maga teaches easy to understand techniques based on a few key principals such as Aggression and Offense. It is a system designed to put you in situations you may encounter in the real world (including fighting inside and around your car!), and teach you how to react effectively to neutralize threats and go home safe. While tradtional martial arts may focus on a lifetime of learning and mastery, Krav Maga lends itself to the busy lifestyle of most adults who can't commit to train 5-6 times a week. For those interested in a more traditional training path, Krav Maga Renton offers advanced classes that allow you to hone your skillset, and learn advance techniques. As with most exercises and especially of hand to hand combat, there is some risk of injury. The People: The master instructor Richard "M.C." Chung is simply amazing. His coaching skills are some of the best I've ever encountered. He is quickly able to assess your abilities and give you a tailored program that fits to you. As you advance in skill he's able to give you small adjustments to maximize your techniques--something that makes him stand head and shoulders above most trainers. He is always willing to answer questions, and works with you if you are having a hard time grasping a certain technique. M.C. keeps class engaging, while pushing us up to and past our physical limits. Class is fun, exciting, and a great workout. M.C. is a major reason for this. Hands down, M.C is fantastic and a real pleasure to train under. The Students: Everyone who attends Krav Maga is cool. We're almost like a family in a way. On my first day, the advanced students all introduced themselves to me, and right away one of them took me under his wing to help learn some techniques. The big boys like to roughhouse with each other, but do a good job of scaling down for those who are new or otherwise a bit overwhelmed by size mismatches. Conclusion: It's a great place to come and learn how to protect yourself, and get into crazy good shape. Plus it's fun to show off for all the Zumba chicks. read more

Checked this out on a groupon special, $25 for one month, unlimited Krav Maga classes. I am starting out with Krav maga beginner classes. It is very intense and gets you sweating with a full body workout while teaching students the essentials of self defense, within the very first class. I would recommend this place for all looking for a good workout or to learn self defense. read more

I've practiced Krav Maga now for about 3 years now at Krav Maga Renton. They've really honed my skills as a previous martial arts practitioner in TKD and boxing. The best thing about Krav Maga is the fact that they drill very effective techniques that anyone can learn with a system that can also be modified if you're limited in athletic ability. This is for someone who wants to have that fighting chance when shit hits the fan and at that point it's not about winning the fight but surviving to live another day. All the instructors are great and they've taught me some valuable skills. I recommend coming in and giving KMR a try. read more

Niece and nephew took kids krav for a few weeks. I took them a coupke times and was impressed by a short , Indian? instructor whose name i dont recall, and MC who i believes runs the place. My lady took a few weeks of tahitian dance and loved it. read more

I have taken different combative classes with the army, police academy and on my own, and this is, by far, the best martial arts experience I have ever had. I decided last year that I wanted to do something that would help keep my physically fit while also building the skills to make sure I go home alive every night. The first class was one of the most intense hours of my life and had a hard time making it all the way through the class. A couple weeks later, I was coming 3-5 days a week and able to make it through the class. Last month, I tested to go from level one to two. This test was, by far, the hardest workout I have EVER had, including all of my time in the Army. I passed! This isn't one of those places that if you pay to test you automatically get your next belt; you must show that you are ready, that you deserve it, and that you will be an asset to the next level. MC is an amazing instructor. He is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled and is able to work with everyone regardless of their skill level. He knew my name after the first day. Most importantly, he shows that he sincerely cares for the well-being of his students and trains them to have a survival attitude. People travel to Renton from as far away as Tacoma/Puyallup area (that i know about). That says something as to the quality of Dojo3/Krav Maga Renton. I highly recommend Krav Maga Renton and implore anybody to take just one class to see for yourself. read more

This gym helped change my life. Great instruction, close family like atmosphere, several programs for different fitness needs. If you are looking to get in stupid good shape and be able to defend yourself after your first class this is the place to train. I started a little over a year ago and couldnt run more than 100 yards with out feeling sick @ 248 lbs, ive since dropped 40+ lbs and can run for miles and miles. If you are looking into Martail arts or self defense look no further. read more