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    EVKM Self Defense & Fitness - Great way to workout and have fun

    EVKM Self Defense & Fitness

    4.3(50 reviews)
    10.9 km

    My wife and I decided last October 2025 to take a free first class at EVKM for a date night. I…read morefirst spoke to Keith the owner on the phone who was friendly and encouraging. I had some concerns mand explained I might not be able physically do the class. Im not 20 years old anymore and am short one wash board stomach lol. I thought I might be to old ( in my mind Im 30 :), but my body is 54. Keith said to come in and give it a shot its free to try it. He also said to come and do what you can there is no failure to try. My wife and I took an introductory class on a Friday evening. Everyone was very nice from the minute we arrived, with no pressure and no "Im better than you attitude" . Everyone of all ages was smiling, friendly and encouraging. The facility is second to none with all the cool pads and mats and work out punching bags. It's a large space with good lighting and is well taken care of, bathrooms were clean as well. It is obvious from the moment you enter the building that they take pride in thier space as much as thier philosophy and practices. We got right in to to our 50 minute class starting with the owner himself, Keith (a black belt), showing us a basic fight stance. Then a female instuctor named Amy took over with a basic warmup consisting of jumping jacks, jogging around the padded mat and stretches etc. She then taught us to punch correctly and we learned how to break out of a choke hold. I was amazed at what you can learn in 1 hour with a quality well spoken instructors that actually cares if you "get it" or not. My wife also liked the class. After the class ended we had a post meeting with Keith where he gave us the run down on options for memberships and pricing. It all seemed fair for what you get and access to so much skilled training. I've owned my own small business for 27 years so I can appreciate fair, but still needing to make a profit pricing to keep a good business going strong. If its to cheap the business won't last and if its to expensive no one will pay the high price. After a couple days I called Keith and signed up on a limited basis at first because I honestly didn't know if this was something I could commit to with my work schedule and responsibilities for running my own business. My wife liked the class and hoped to do more, but has some serious neck and ankle issues from past injuries and felt after thinking about it more that she would be better off to do something more geared toward her physical restrictions. However she whole heartedly encouraged me to continue to go if I liked it and so I did! I started with one class a week at first and then over the course of a few months realized what a physical and mental benefit Krav Maga was adding to to my life. I made time in my life for the training and now 5 months in I'm going 3 to 4 times a week and have added some running and home workouts as well. I have learned a lot and excited to learn more, there is years and years worth to material to learn so it is always a challenge every class. I also bought a Krav Maga book recommended by one of the instructors and have used it to review after class what we learned and practice on my own. I found that doing some of the techniques in my pool is great practice and the water gives resistance to the moves and forces you to go slow and be more precise...and its relaxing. The long and short of it is East Valley Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness in Tempe is worth every penny and I would say if you are looking for something to get fit other than going to a sweaty gym with everyone parading around like peacocks this might be just the fit you are looking for. It's never to late or to early to make positive life changes and take care of the most important thing in your life ...YOU! Once you help yourself you can then help others in many ways from a place of both mental and physical strength!

    This place is awesome. I was doing kickboxing and Krav Maga before covid hit and was 40 years old…read moreand I'm the best shape of my life. canceling was easy so I'm not sure what that review is about. if you want a great workout, this is the spot. keep in mind...I used to be 260 pounds and was 40 when I joined EVKM.

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    EVKM Self Defense & Fitness - Certified and knowledgeable instructors

    Certified and knowledgeable instructors

    EVKM Self Defense & Fitness - Chief Instructor Derrek is the highest certified Krav Maga instructor in Arizona

    Chief Instructor Derrek is the highest certified Krav Maga instructor in Arizona

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    Wing Tsun Arizona - Elbow and pulling hand in self-defense!

    Wing Tsun Arizona

    5.0(11 reviews)
    4.0 km

    Amazing teacher, kind, patient, and a master of wing Tsun. Sifu Sonnenberg takes time to explain…read morethe why behind the how of the move and always has a different way to explain or demonstrate a technique if it stick the first time. I'm over 10 classes in now and can say its 100% worth your time!

    I thought I was too old to start training martial arts…read more So many schools are focused on athletes and children. I am not a young man, I work a desk job, and I was never an athlete. Also, I have back problems. I figured the closest I would ever get would be watching my kids train and watching kung fu movies. I have been training here for nearly five years (since the old location). I've progressed further than I ever thought I could. The instructors are great, and the other students are patient. There is no focus on competitions, there are no children's classes (adults and teens only), you don't have to be strong or athletic. That's not to say it isn't challenging--I've had plenty of sore muscles. And I've had fun doing it. It's a great way to leave the stress of the workday behind. It's good, practical self-defense, and an environment where you can better yourself.

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    Wing Tsun Arizona - Wing Tsun classes are here, at Upward Light Healing and Yoga.

    Wing Tsun classes are here, at Upward Light Healing and Yoga.

    Wing Tsun Arizona - This is elbow butting while controlling the attacker's arm.

    This is elbow butting while controlling the attacker's arm.

    Wing Tsun Arizona - Slap block ( pak sau ) against sucker punch. He will wrist circle out of the grab on his right hand at the same time to use it to strike.

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    Slap block ( pak sau ) against sucker punch. He will wrist circle out of the grab on his right hand at the same time to use it to strike.

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