Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and U.S. law enforcement agencies. This wholly unique and original method was developed and refined during years of conflict. Krav Maga emphasizes easy-to-learn techniques that have been battle-tested in real, life threatening confrontations. There is nothing flashy about the system.

Krav Maga was developed to be learned quickly, and usable by almost anyone with far less training time than most martial arts.  Krav Maga has two parts; Self-Defense (defending an attack already launched, like removing someones hands from your throat) and Fighting (what generally happens after the initial self-defense is accomplished).

YES!  Every. Single. One.

In fact, we go a step further.

The owner of East Texas Krav Maga, Nathan Lundstrom, has been tasked with training and certifying instructors around the world in Krav Maga for one of the largest Krav Maga organizations.  But even with that impressive, and very rare, title of “Train the Trainer” for multiple groups at once, we insist that we don’t test or grade their own Instructors during certification courses to insure they are graded from a completely objective viewpoint.

Their expertise is utilized in training the candidates and instructors in the system, and fostering their continued growth…but they are graded by other heads of other organizations as the ultimate quality control stop-gap measure.

Far too many martial arts or “self defense” schools simply hand certificates to their best students and put them in front to teach classes because it’s required for business.  You won’t find that here.

Ask yourself first, what would you pay to have Krav Maga training when someone has cornered you in a dark alley?  How much would you pay to go back in time and get into shape when in 10 years from now you have a chronic illnesses? These are rhetorical questions, but it deserves some thought at least.

Our programs are straight forward; we never sell you “upgrades” to learn what the cool kids are learning.  You get all of our classes in all of our programs for one low price.

We are certainly not the cheapest place in town, if you’re looking for cheap training then we’re probably not for you.  If you’re looking for the BEST self defense training in the NATION, right here in East Texas, for an amazing value, then we are probably going to be your FIRST choice. You can expect to pay anywhere from $85 a month to $200 a month depending on your goals, terms, and space available.

The best way to know first hand how valuable Krav Maga can be for you, is to try it without risking a thing.  Make an appointment today for a FREE trial class and talk to an instructor while you’re here and they can help you with a training schedule that will help you reach your goals fast!

Most of our membership options come with UNLIMITED classes! 

We suggest 2 to 3 classes per week for optimum progression, but you’re not limited to that.  With so many class options to chose from, it’s easy to work into your schedule.  

We have separate classes for beginners, intermediate, and expert level students.  Although all classes are structured relatively the same, the material and intensity will vary.

The first thing you’ll notice when coming to a Krav Maga class is that it’s filled with people just like you that are there for the reasons you found Krav Maga.  Because of that, no one judges and everyone is supportive from the start.

Classes are 60 minutes each, typically an “interval” style of training.  Here’s how a typical class might go;

• About 10 minutes of warm up:  Calisthenics, and other exercises pertinent to the movements you’ll be doing in class.  Designed to get you to a light sweat in 10 minutes (it’s all self paced, people stop and rest when they need to), then a light stretch.
• Instruction:  Often this first instruction portion revolves around the strikes you’ll need to know to go with the self-defense lesson you’ll be doing in that class.
• Drill: This is elevated training on the first lesson.  Again, it’s all self paced but motivating! .
• Instruction: Another lesson, most likely on a self-defense technique like a defense against a choke or bear-hug or punch.
• Drill: Beginning to put the lessons all together and work in some stress inoculation
• Additional lessons or techniques:  The previous pattern may be repeated several times, depending on the complexity of the techniques given that class.

We keep our classes as small as possible, but most importantly is how amazing our Instructors are at getting the information and training to everyone, and making sure everyone is learning and progressing.  

You won’t find rows and rows of students per class in our Training Center like you see in some karate schools.  The average class has only about 8-20 students.  Obvisouly that can vary from time to time, but once a class tends to draw 24 students regularly, we look to start adding more classes to the schedule to balance it out.

Not at all! Krav Maga classes are all self-paced. People from all walks of life with absolutely horrible exercise histories constantly begin classes right away. Our classes are specifically designed to challenge the couch potato right along with the honed athlete. How? Like we said, all the classes are self-paced. Everyone is allowed to stop and rest whenever they need to during any of the drills, warm-ups, or exercises. We are here to teach you self defense, and motivate you to get into shape along the way (it’s impossible not to!).

Although belts are not worn in class, there is a complete belt system in Krav Maga:

• KM Level 1 (Yellow Belt)
• KM Level 2 (Orange Belt)
• KM Level 3 (Green Belt)
• KM Level 4 (Blue Belt)
• KM Level 5 (Brown Belt)
• KM Level 6 (Black Belt)

These timelines are only approximates and assume the member is training on average two to three times per week. (Please be aware that members progress through the system at different paces.)

• Yellow Belt Test – 4 months
• Orange Belt Test –9 months
• Green Belt Test – 12 months
• Blue Belt Test – 12 months
• Brown Belt Test – 12 months
• Black Belt Test – at least 12 months

After training in each level for the required amount of time, check with your Instructor to see if you’re ready to test.  If so, members participate in a Test Review first to make sure they’re comfortable with the material, and then the Belt Test…usually a week apart.

Indeed there are some similarities between Krav Maga and other martial arts. However, Krav Maga was developed in an environment where the Israeli military could not devote many hours to prolonged hand to hand combat training for their personnel. Therefore, the Krav Maga system was created with great importance placed on bringing students to a high level of skill in a relatively short period of time. There are no katas (forms)OR RULES in the system. Anything goes when you are fighting for your life!

Where as many other martial arts train for and hold competitions, Krav Maga is much more a survival system dealing with personal safety issues in the context of defending against both armed and unarmed attackers. It is considered to be a modern, highly refined, street fighting system, designed to be utilized against muggings, street attacks, and sexual assaults.

Krav Maga has received international recognition for its highly unique approach in bringing self defense to civilian and law enforcement alike. According to law enforcement trainers, among the most striking characteristics of the system are:

• Students are instructed in state-of-the-art defensive principles that apply to a variety of threatening attacks that occur during commonly documented street crimes.
• Students train from a position of disadvantage in real time and real speed.
• Defensive maneuvers are combined with simultaneous counterattacks until all potential danger is eliminated.
• Krav Maga also teaches students to function with their attention divided; while fatigued; and when they are faced with a multitude of spontaneous attack scenarios

Over six hundred Government and Law Enforcement Agencies are now using Krav Maga. In Colorado, over 90% of all Police Agencies are using Krav Maga to some extent on an official basis. Our unique training methods have received international recognition as an innovative and highly practical self defense system and has more recently been taught to U.S. federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to the following (this list is well over 600 agencies):

Federal Bureau of Investigations
EPA
U.S. Army
U.S. Secret Service
Boulder County Sheriffs Department
Denver Police Department
Broomfield Police Department
Colorado State Patrol
Larimer County Sheriffs Department
Fort Collins Police Department
Broomfield Police Department SWAT unit
El Paso County Sheriffs Department
Denver Police Department
Louisville Police Department
U.S. Airforce Anti terrorist Units
Illinois State Police
U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement
Alabama State Police
U.S. Treasury Department
Pennsylvania State Police
U.S. Immigration Service
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Los Angeles Police Department Academy
Drug Enforcement Administration Arrest & Control Unit
Texas Department of Public Safety
Ohio State Police
California Highway Patrol
Santa Monica Police Department
Florida State Highway Patrol
El Segundo Police Department
Beverly Hills Police Department
U.S. Department of State
Burbank Police Department
U.S. Coast Guard – Port Security Unit

Now that you’re ready to jump into a Krav Maga class, since we don’t us uniforms or belts in the adult classes, here’s what you’ll need to wear.

Comfortable Training Clothes

We highly recommend wearing comfortable training clothes for Krav Maga classes. Training clothes may include gym shorts, yoga pants, a baggy t-shirt, a sports bra, breathable socks, and more. You want to wear clothing that will keep you cool and comfortable so that you feel your best when you train.

Athletic Shoes

You want a solid pair of athletic shoes that will properly support your feet. Do you have flat feet? If so you’ll want to consider a shoe that will provide the proper support. The right shoes will help you prevent all sorts of injuries that could occur from wearing an unsupportive pair of shoes. A good pair of athletic shoes will keep your knees, ankles, feet, and back safe to ensure an injury-free workout.

You really don’t need much to start Krav Maga training.  Unlike many martial arts and other sports, there is hardly any additional initial investment needed in gear.  

A water bottle

Hydration is key.  We have fill stations or fountains at most of our locations.

Groin protection

This is a must for guys, optional for women.

Gloves and Shin Guards

Once you started and progressing into the advanced training program you'll need to get gear that protects you and your partners. We ensure everyone's safety by providing top quality gear.

Now that you’re ready to jump into a Krav Maga class, since we don’t us uniforms or belts in the adult classes, here’s what you’ll need to wear.

Comfortable Training Clothes

We highly recommend wearing comfortable training clothes for Krav Maga classes. Training clothes may include gym shorts, yoga pants, a baggy t-shirt, a sports bra, breathable socks, and more. You want to wear clothing that will keep you cool and comfortable so that you feel your best when you train.

Athletic Shoes

You want a solid pair of athletic shoes that will properly support your feet. Do you have flat feet? If so you’ll want to consider a shoe that will provide the proper support. The right shoes will help you prevent all sorts of injuries that could occur from wearing an unsupportive pair of shoes. A good pair of athletic shoes will keep your knees, ankles, feet, and back safe to ensure an injury-free workout.

No, but we do have membership options that are even better than a punch-card and more cost effective.

Learning Krav Maga is learning an actual skill, punch-card attendance wouldn’t benefit you and if you don’t learn and become proficient, it reflects poorly on us as well.  Compare it to practicing for a sport on a team or learning a musical instrument.  If you only show up to practice a few days a month, you won’t be very good at all.

We offer classes for ages 14yrs+.  At this time we don't offer dedicated kids classes on a weekly basis. We do offer several kids self defense camps through out the year with Freedom Defense Training.

Private Lessons
We do offer private lessons for kids 10-13. We will go over your goals for your child and develop a game plan and schedule along with good communication in order to achieve them.