I had always wanted to take a self defense class and had seen great reviews about Justin and this studio. My girlfriend and I attended a class and it was really fun! Justin and the other participants in the class were really welcoming and helpful in giving us tips on form and technique. We are definitely going to be returning! read more

Was very impressed with my recent Krav Maga course taught by Joey and Justin. Just the right balance of foundational information, skills development, scenario practice, and real life impact of combatant choices. The instructors read the room very well in terms of when they needed to change the pacing. read more

tl,dr: Fun, informative, helpful, interactive, friendly environment. Dynamic self-defense and exercise. Tip: wear a groin guard just in case. Likes: + Knowledgeable, informative, and helpful teacher. + Welcoming and friendly environment. I was paired with students who were very observant, helpful, and patient with my technique. + Available equipment include boxing gloves, kick pads, and toy knives. + Well-paced exercises. Teacher carefully breaks a sequence into digestible parts, and you do segmented exercises to gradually develop muscle memory until you can string the whole sequence together. For example, disarming a knife wielder requires many important steps, but your first exercise is to just practice the first step. Then, practice steps 1 and 2. You continue this graduated progress until you can perform all the steps of the entire knife-disarming sequence. + Teacher explains why some motions would work well while other motions would be ill-advised. + You don't really hit each other here, so you won't get injured. Non-likes: - Their webpage is an enjoyable read, but it doesn't tell their phone # or location. - Their given location on Google and Yelp are both wrong. The correct place is in Costa Mesa, but confirm with the owner you have the right address before class day. - I never got the email for the intro class, but I think one of us should've followed up via phone since we had each other's phone #s. I completely forgot to follow up, but I drove to the address on Google. Then I had to call the owner for the correct address. Thankfully he picked up, so I wasn't too late for class. - Weekday class starts no later than 7pm. Unfortunately, finishing at 8 is a bit too late for me. read more

Been coming to the classes for the last three months. I love come here, as the instructors are amazing and the workouts are great. To me it's not as much about the self defense as about getting a good workout that is different every day ( I never feel like a hamster on the wheel) To me learning to defend myself is just a bonus of the workout. On a personal note the program is so good that I had my two teenage daughters take Krav so they can protect themselves if such a need arises. Great program!!! read more

Highly recommend training with Justin. You will learn how to defend yourself and get a workout in with cool people.

Yay my 500th Review!! =) I had organized an Intro Krav Maga class here with Joey the trainer. He was very professional & accommodating. Class went smoothly & everyone enjoyed the class immensely. Joey explained the techniques & made it very easy for everyone to understand. Service here was great; facilities was nice & clean. Krav Maga is a great self defense class which teaches you how to defend yourself in real life situations (very helpful for women). Location was kind of hard to find; but its right next to the Beach Cities Car wash. There's a good deal right now on Zozi for classes here if you are interested in trying this place out. Or if you have a group coming, Joey can workout a special deal for your group. I highly recommend this place. =) read more

"Choke her" It's not something I usually hear people say. Yet, I was obliged to do so in the name of education and for learning how people defend themselves. The concepts of Krav Maga and the curriculum of Krav Maga XD were very useful. Joey was very friendly, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. He explained 5 to 6 basic defensive and quick attack maneuvers that are important during self defense situations. My partner and I laughed as we exchanged punches and kicks. Our punches became more powerful and we created the safe word "pineapple!" The instructors are legit and provide constructive feedback to improve my techniques. Classes are $100/month and there are no contract fees like some other places. Great! They also offer kickboxing classes which to me is a more exhausting workout. It's a combination of Cross fit exercises, runs, push-ups, jump ropes, burpees, kicks and punch combinations. After an hour, my body gave up on me. It was definitely a hard core workout I haven't experienced in a while. read more

this Krav Maga place is legit. I have gone to other Krav Maga places and it feels more like a kickboxing class. I am a small girl that needed some real street fighting life saving classes. BJJ and MMA dont give me the confidence that Krav Maga does. And this school walks you through different scenarios you might find yourself and the quickest and most efficient way to get out of them safely. plus the community is amazing. Amazing instructors! read more

While searching for a kickboxing class for our daughter, we discovered Krav Maga XD. After talking to Joe and watching a class, I signed up with my wife and daughter. We are all hooked! The instructors are great, leading the entire group while giving individual instruction and encouragement. Each class adds new tools to the self-defense toolbox, always addressing real life situations with practical responses. Everyone is friendly and respectful. You will leave each class tired from the workout yet energized by what you've learned. Krav Maga XD: The confidence you want. The training you need. read more

Our twin daughters started Krav Maga training with Justin several years ago for self defense. Justin is truly in a class by himself in his passionate dedication to teaching young people how to protect themselves. The girls gained so much confidence as a result! They recently encountered a potentially dangerous social dating situation that Justin guided them through via text, helping them to quickly defuse the situation. Without hesitation we would recommend Justin's instruction. As a father, I am deeply grateful and can rest (a bit) more easily knowing our girls have learned these critical skills. read more

If you want to learn practical self defense and get fit at the same time, than Krav Maga XD is your place. As a former martial art traditionalist and Kravist at other schools, I found the culture and learning environment premiere at KM XD. Joey, Justin and Shane are excellent at instruction and provide a fun atmosphere. read more

If you're looking for an awesome place that will train you to defend yourself and your loved ones, Krav Maga XD is the right place for you! I've been training with Joey and his wonderful staff for a year now and I love it! The confidence that I have gained over this past year is amazing! I've trained other styles before and I can't even tell you the number of studios I've checked out and been disappointed with! But I should have trusted my gut and came to XD first and saved myself all the time! Joey also did a wonderful job transitioning our classes online during this pandemic! I can't thank him enough for everything he's done for me! Hopefully soon we can come back to the studio soon so I can hit stuff again! Until then! Hop online with us! It will be fun! I promise! read more

I've trained at other KM studios in the past. The owner, Joey is funny, the best instructor I've trained with. Save yourself the effort, settle for nothing but the best, Take your first lessons at Costa Mesa Krava Maga. Don't quit! J.C. read more

I decided to join this studio because I knew the owner from a previous studio. I joined during Covid shutdown but I was still able to take FREE online classes via zoom. (Somehow the trainers can still tell if you are pivoting your feet despite camera angles). I signed up for an official membership to access the intermediate classes and the eventual in person classes and it has been well worth it. The Covid circumstance sucks but the owner has done all that he can to accommodate and be flexible with everyone's level of comfort and follows safety protocols to minimize risk. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to kick ass and stay safe. P.S. Thanks for noticing I lost weight Joey. Appreciate it. ;) read more

This place was highly recommended by a good friend of mine so I had high expectations coming in. They did not disappoint. When I arrived for my first session I was welcomed in with open arms. This place has excellent trainers who really care and want to see you become the best. I've been coming here for close to three months now and always look forward to the next training. read more

Definitely only good things to say about this place The head instructor, Joey, knows what he's doing and is helpful and motivating in every way. All the members at this location are equally helpful, motivating and friendly. Now stop reading reviews and go train! :) read more

Joey is a great instructor along with the others! I came in one night with a friend who is a member and joined 2 Krav classes. Each class taught different sets of self defense techniques which was great. I think I was the only new student but that didn't matter. The techniques taught were useful to all levels. The hour goes by too fast!! I'm calling all my girlfriends... I just did a private session today and learned Combative moves and techniques which was awesome!! Joey was very informative of stats and taught me some things to be more mindful of as a girl. Till next class Joey! Thank you! read more

I had no idea what Krav Maga was until half a year ago and didn't think i was up for the challenge it would give me, so i never attempted it for months! when spring semester ended for me, I decided to try it out. when i was looking around, i actually found a groupon for this place and bought it, during that time, i went to almost every class. (they also have a kickboxing class) i took both the kickboxing and krav class, and it was crazy intense in the beginning. i am not an athletic person, so the first month i was dying and actually didnt get through the whole class, had to sit it out. after that first month, i started getting the hang of things. after 2 months of classes here, i noticed an increase in my confidence and happiness with myself, and also it was a great workout! lost weight, now i look good~ started seeing muscle definition forming in my arms, back, and stomach area. the instructors here are really friendly too! (seriously, great instructors) they took their time with me and helped me work on my form and get the hang of things. because KM seems violent, i was nervous at first, but after a week, i started to get more aggressive in a good way. this place is a great experience and is the best quick defense school in Orange County, IMO! friendly staff, great instructors, awesome family of great people here! read more

I'm a current student at Krav Maga XD and I would definitely recommend this school to everyone. I've been training for a few months and my experience (even with the bumps and bruises) has been great! Class size has been growing but the atmosphere remains friendly and dedicated to training. Joey has been a great teacher and always takes time to answer questions. I encourage anyone who wants to train in a realistic self defense system and get a good workout to give Krav Maga XD a try! read more

I'm a student here having taken my fifth class tonight. Joey really knows his stuff. I have a purple belt in Tae Kwon Do from long ago but was frustrated by the "primadonna-ness" of that art. Was looking for more practical self defense training and Krav was the answer. Joey trained directly under the sidekick to the founder of Krav in Israel so he has a pure lineage of training and legit teaching skills. The culture of the class is super welcoming and workouts are always intense (moreso than Crossfit). Oh and the music is good ;-) Solid value at the introductory rate and hard to argue with no contracts... Highly recommend. read more

To start, I'm not a super athletic person. My idea of "running" or "cardio" is quickening my pace so I can catch up to an ice cream truck or get in under the wire for special happy hour pricing. However, after some sketchy dark nights walking home alone, i decided that i wanted to learn how to defend myself while maybe getting into a bit of shape. I contacted Joey Karam on the 360 Krav Maga website and he emailed me that day. He told me to come in and check out his next class. I was afraid I'd be the uncoordinated-don't-know-my-left-from-my-right person in class who wouldn't be able to follow along but from the moment I got there, everyone was totally welcoming and helpful. You could totally tell which students had been doing this for a while, but thankfully, there were a lot of beginners too. Joey has a way of assessing your ability/level and matching you up with a partner/partners that can help you get better (and make you feel like you know what you are doing). And to be honest, you'll get a great workout and not feel like you're "working out". You'll definitely get sweaty. In the class, you learn how to punch correctly and get yourself out of sticky situations. Joey shows you various ways to get out of different holds and even shows you how to protect yourself from different weapons, all while giving you practical advice and showing you the best form. And it's all real world stuff. The kind of stuff that makes you feel a little more comfortable walking home by yourself-- ...and also makes for good party tricks when you tell your friends to choke you from behind and you incapacitate them with something you had learned and practiced the night before. Overall, I really like it. My arms gets sore, my legs burn, but when I walk out, I always feel like a million bucks. And every time you go, you'll feel more and more confident and your ability to jab and cross and breath will increase immensely. If you're stressed or need a break from your daily routine, this is the best exercise. There's nothing more satisfying than punching and kicking during a class and feeling the tension from your day at the office release itself from your shoulders. I can promise you that no one (especially the ladies) will ever say they didn't learn something in the class that wouldn't help you out if you ever got into a situation. Even learning how to punch correctly makes a difference. Try it out. You won't regret it! I'll see you there!!! read more

Not sure what Krav Maga XD is, but this review is strictly for my experiences as a 360 KM trainee at all 360 KM locations... It's been about a year since I first joined 360 Krav Maga (KM). Having first heard of KM from relatives in the military, I was reluctant to try it out given my petite figure and lack of prior formal "fighting" experiences. When I contacted Joey via email and expressed my concerns/questions, he responded promptly and reassured me that, contrary to popular belief, KM is highly popular among females of small stature just like me and that lots of women join to learn self defense (and more)...so don't be afraid to try it out just because you're a girl! I was extremely pleased with the first session and have been going (though inconsistently..) since. I have to mention that there were multiple instances where I had questions with payment, gear, etc., but Joey took care of everything and made life pretty easy.(*However, I am uncertain how that opinion will hold given these current issues that I will probably face due to 360 KM being separate from KM XD...) My training at the Costa Mesa location exceeded all expectations and I was going on a regular basis at one point, but due to scheduling conflicts, I decided to try out the 360 KM Huntington Beach and Long Beach locations, which worked out perfectly with my schedule at the time... (I really liked the flexibility of being able to go to different locations, but again, not sure how this will be affected given the new KM XD label...) The vibes in all locations were always positive. Other trainees were friendly for the most part and my partners, if they've been doing it for a while, were quick to correct any mistakes I was making as a beginner. However, that is not to say that the competitive spirit was lacking. That is definitely not the case! In general, I felt the other trainees were there to learn KM, to be better and to improve- in doing so, they pushed themselves and each other and worked hard without putting others down. If you're into that type of atmosphere, 360 KM is most def for you! As for the instructors, each were unique in terms of their teaching skills, but all were equally passionate about their work, pushing every trainee to their limit, which I loved. Every instructor was also eager to stay after class to explain to me what specific techniques were learned that day and/or to answer any other general questions I had. I always had questions, and they always had answers... Overall, I give 360 KM (the CM, LB, HB and Tustin locations) 5 big bright and beautiful stars for giving me (and continuing to provide) superb experiences, every. single. session!! My hope in writing this super long review is to convince any one who is contemplating on joining, to just try it out!!! You'll love it. :) read more

I signed up as a member with Krav Maga XD after one trial class. I had no idea I would be so instantly hooked. A month later, I feel like I've learned so much. As a woman who lives alone, some confidence in the ability to defend myself is always a great feeling. I have no doubt the instructors at XD are among the best. Not only do they teach you the 'how,' they always teach the 'why,' which I appreciate. The beginner classes also have advanced students so there's great opportunity to watch and learn. And the classes are small enough so the instructors can constantly evaluate and correct moves. I would definitely recommend Krav Maga XD! read more

I had been interested in taking a martial arts class before, and I had always wanted to take kickboxing, so finding Krav Maga XD was a life saver. I always wanted to seriously learn forms of self-defense because there had been several situations in my life where I wished I was able to better defend myself. I found this place after I was worried about nearly being assaulted, and I feel so much safer now. I've only been going to classes for about a month now, but I already feel so much safer and better abled to defend myself. I've learned/learning how to get out of several chokeholds, block kicks, kick properly, the proper fighting stance, etc. and with kickboxing added to this, I've gotten quite the workout. The staff is great; they're very knowledgable, helpful, funny, and overall very positive people to be around. This really helps make Krav Maga XD feel like a safe place to learn when you've got such a great support system. read more

After trying one class, I decided to join in. Great training environment. The instructors are always ready to answer any questions. Couldn't be more satisfied read more

After making the decision to finally take the reigns and learn self defense skills I came across this school. I for sure was nervous when I went for my first free sample class. You will not find egos here, you will not find bigshots making you feel as though you dont belong. I was immdiately taken in, shown what to do and made to feel among friends and good people. I will also say these guys know their stuff. It is clear the skills taught here will be effective if ever needed. I can't reccommend this school enough. read more

Joey does a great job breaking down the basics, real world skills that are both useful and fun. I have tried trial classes at a few other places and this us by far my favorite. Will be checking out their kick boxing class soon! read more

Incredible place! Great staff! Joey, Justin and the other instructors are knowledgeable and great to work with. The training is intense and practical! Love it here! read more

One of the best decisions I've made is signing up with Krav Maga XD in Costa Mesa. . I'm getting in shape, learning cool skills in self defense, and enjoying the time I am investing. Definitely not a waste of time. I have been doing since November 1st, 2014. The classes are more fun as I get more experience and as I get use to the drills. The chances of getting hurt are slim to none. It's mostly doing drills, learning skills, and progressively gaining stamina at a realistic pace. The trainers are smart, friendly, and considerate. I believe it when I hear them say, "This could save your life." read more

Stopped in for a trial class and it was spectacular. Great environment and above all a great workout while learning practical techniques. Joey sure knows how to run a great class and I will defiantly be back! Strongly recommend! read more

I was looking for a gym that I would get a great workout along with learning a new skill. Krav Maga XD is where I found both! Joey is an excellent instructor who cares about your progress and is always helping to improve your technique. Also I received no pressure to sign up after the first free class and I found this really refreshing. No contracts and membership is month to month. read more

This studio is fantastic!! The instructors are top notch and deliver each and every session. I did my homework and researched all of my options over the past year. Upon finding Krav Maga XD and speaking with Joe at length about their approach I gave it a shot. My experience here and training have surpassed all expectations. Super stoked to have found this place and I know you will be too! read more

This location was just opened by the lead instructor from the Tustin location, Joseph Karam, who is highly trained and professional. His instruction style works great for beginners and advanced students. With beginners he really observes students and makes sure they develop the proper form and techniques. What else is especially helpful for beginners is the other members really help each other practice good technique and push each other to become better, stronger and faster. Krav Maga is a great way to improve your fitness level, learn very practical self defense techniques and blow off daily stress. Everyone can learn the techniques and you can take it as far as you want and adjust your level of intensity. If your reading this review believe me you are ready to try the class. read more

Nice I tried the free intro class. Quite the work out and lots of fun:)

Joining a 360 Krav Maga class is one of the best things I did for myself. You will definitely learn to defend yourself and you'll also suddenly find that you are probably in better shape than you have ever been. I am no young guy anymore, but in this excellent training environment that just motivates us vintage guys to keep up with the younger guys and gals in the classes. :-) Joey is a great instructor that will push you, but also make sure it is an experience that makes you want to consistently come back. All I can tell you is come give it a try. You won't regret it. read more

I had to write an update because my previous one might be a little confusing without the back story. Krav Maga XD was previously one of the locations of 360 Krav Maga. Everything on my previous review still applies though because Joey, the instructor, continues his position as head instructor of Krav Maga XD. To be honest, I've haven't trained at this location since it became Krav Maga XD, but we didn't join 360 Krav Maga for the name, we joined because we, my wife and I, were impressed with Joey and his methods. I've seen the updates for this new location and it seems like it Joey brought all his experience plus some to this new venue. Joey if you're reading this, we can't wait till we can train again but this isn't one of those times where you can throw "if there's a will there's a way" on us. With the addition of Bruce and Reeve to our family even if there's a will there is no way (at least for the time being). Just don't stop teaching because I'm planning to be back some day and bring the whole clan with me. read more

I never thought that I could feel as powerful as Wonder Woman after one class, but I did. Great first Krav Maga class. I learned how to get out of a headlock?!?! For a petite and tiny person like me, this seemed impossible. Can't wait to learn more. Justin is hilarious and so knowledgeable. read more

My wife and I recently joined Krav Maga XD. We both were warmly welcomed by the very knowledgeable staff. I've been at other Krav Maga schools and by far this is the best - organized instruction from the staff with clear explanations help clarify the training. I also really like the podcasts and other instructional videos Krav Maga XD students receive. Highly recommended! Eric&Aileen read more

Joey is next-level as an instructor, and I've had many. If you are serious about learning practical self-defense, then he is the guy to learn from. He gives real world preparation for some scary situations. And most importantly, the studio doesn't preach any kind of brand-mantra. It's whatever works in realistic scenarios. The classes are packed with people with various levels so you don't have to be intimidated by any know-it-alls. Men and woman alike learn together and the atmosphere is very supportive. They care about your well-being and you will not be disappointed with what you take from it. Give it a shot. you will love it. read more

After about a month of sessions, its been a great decision for me to try this out. I came in for a free session on a random sat and everyone was really cool and welcoming. Joey and his staff are able to teach serious and technical skills in a really low key, fun environment. All levels can get a lot out of each class and you improve quickly. They also offer kickboxing classes which supplement your krav techniques. The hour flies by and definitely a great outlet for stress relief. There is I no pressure at all to sign up after the first free class. They are just genuinely glad you came in to give it a try. There no contracts and membership is month to month. read more