Krav Maga Elite - Self Defence & Fitness Training Reviews 

Class is run to a high standard Paul is a very experianced trainer. The class is very welcoming to all no matter of experiance would highly recommend

Krav Maga to me is like learning another life skill such as learning how to swim. Great to learn for kids & adults alike. It's fun, keeps you fit but in the worst case scenario it could also help save your life. It's an effective "real world" self defence system that builds your confidence, helps you quickly read situations & deal with them calmly or to a controlled devastating effect if required. Our Instructors Paul & Aiden at Herts West Krav Maga Elite are very knowledgable and likeable guys who always keep the classes interesting & fresh. The best thing about it is the mix of other students that take part, all a great bunch with no ego's & it's fun.

Paul Hyland - Watford
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this class, having been a life long martial artist I can honestly say that this self defence system is excellent. Paul will nurture his instruction to suit any level of competence and you will definitely benefit from regular attendance.

I train with Paul Hyland at Krav Maga Elite Watford. Paul is a decent , calm and knowledgeable bloke and an excellent instructor. The class is friendly and atmosphere is great.

I was drawn to Krav Maga after looking at the Krav Maga Elite website and speaking to Paul who rang in response to my enquiry. It is a simple effective self defence system that can appear quite brutal but it is tempered with an understanding of what you can and can’t do under the law and when. The first options being negotiate or get out of there if you can before resorting to the more physical aspects of the training.

All the training is done in a safe environment looked over by Paul.

I would recommend this to anybody to try and see how you get on.

Been doing this for 2 years, fantastic set of skills, definitely feel fitter and more confident in my ability to defend myself. The instructors teach in a way that doesn’t matter if you are an expert or a novice - I’d recommend (and regularly do) Krav Maga Elite to anyone!

Paul and Aiden are great instructors - very thorough and diligent in what they teach.

The content itself is also very varied and can be executed regardless of whether you are a beginner or more advanced in the fighting system. Krav is a great system to learn even if you have no previous experience of a martial art or combat sport.

Paul's group is also very friendly and welcoming and I'd recommend anyone to come along and give it a try, you'll definitely like what you see.

This is such a great class to get involved in, lots of variety and very friendly people. I started initially to get my fitness up for a trek I have coming up but didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I do.

I’ve done other martial arts in the past and have found myself getting a bit bored with the repetitiveness and robotic patterns, this is polar opposites. I’ve been going for about 2 months now 5 hours a week and I’m not sure I’ve done the same thing twice!

Ryan is a great instructor who encourages people to think on their feet and reiterates the point that every situation is fluid and can change in a second. I’d highly recommend this to anyone of any age or fitness level

Great instructors and great members!

Brilliant club and brilliant instructor. Everyone should learn Krav Maga, it has genuinely changed my life in ways I could never have imagined!

Great instructor, great bunch of people to train with and a fantastic way to stay fit and learn a very useful self defence. Highly recommended

I have been training for 6 months now and just passed my P1 grading. I am fitter, stronger and more confident. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Alex is a great instructor. I have not regretted my decision to learn to defend myself and my family. Give it a go!

Me and my wife started Krav 6 weeks ago at battlesdridge and we love it, we wish we had started it years ago. The instructors are excellent - the people we train with are great and friendly I can not emphathise it enough.

This is the best form of exercise my husband and I have ever done. We tried the gym & got bored really quickly, this isn’t just exercise its good self defence as well - especially living in today’s society. The instructors are fantastic they also have the patience of saints. Wish we had done this years ago.

My son has been doing Krav Maga for a year and half now. Having tried various other martial arts, this is by far the most practical. We could not hope for a better teacher and role model for our kids! The classes are taught with passion, experience, knowledge and legitimate concern for safety both in the class and in the real world. Our experience to date has been flawless.

I joined just over two years ago. I really didn’t what to expect as I had little to no training in any martial art and had spent a life dodging violent confrontation. If I’m honest I initially chose the club because of the massive choice of classes, if you work long shifts or irregular work patterns then this is great because they start later then a lot of other clubs and have enough classes to keep you training.
Learning Krav Maga has been instantly absorbing and addictive the system is so open ended there always something new, there’s the mechanics of it but also mental side, adrenaline, freezing, fear, all topics are covered and trained. This is at times frustrating when your body and mind just won’t connect but there will always be club member or instructor willing to teach you.
Elite is a great club with friendly faces if you’re thinking of doing it then I can’t recommend it enough. You’ll get very fit,learn some realistic techniques and have a good laugh.

When I started two and half years ago, I do not think I was fully prepared for the transformation. I have become more confident and stronger both physically and mentally.
My biggest fear was that I would freeze in a moment where it really is not an option. When you HAVE to survive or HAVE to protect someone vulnerable, you HAVE to fight to win and that means fighting dirty, which is precisely what is trained here at KMG Elite. We train under pressure and practice real life scenarios which I personally found more enjoyable than practising the same stances and forms in typical martial arts. I have recommended these classes to many of my friends as I found them both a great stress reliever as well as a great workout with the added benefit of feeling like I could win a fight should I have to fight. And that feeling of being weaponized is indescribable.
As well as learning great life saving techniques and skills I have also made some great friends which really adds to the experience as there are days when your body will not listen but you have a team behind you ready to help/beat you a little harder when you need pushing.
The teaching has been amazing, they are all so nice and strive get the best from you. They will push you to fight that little bit harder each time until your arms are falling off or your knees are bleeding but that feeling you get at the end of class and you are all in a line just sweaty messes with big grins and struggling to breathe is the best feeling in the world.

A fantastic way to build your fitness and confidence, and to learn alot of handy self protection skills.

Just over 3 years ago I booked my trial, wondering what I had let myself in for... After my first session I was hooked and joined the club that day. I enjoy the challenges and rewards that Krav Maga brings, from learning practical ways to keep myself safe to mental and physical wellbeing benefits.

Our instructors always know how to get the best out of you and encourage you to continually improve.

There are always plenty of opportunities to train at special workshops as well as in your club.

We also have a great bunch of members from all walks of life who not only make it a great atmosphere to train in but help keep you motivated.

Highly recommended. Friendly, informative instructors. Great for improving fitness, confidence and learning a valuable life skill.

Having done Krav Maga for awhile now I can honestly say it has helped me get fitter, more confident & make new friends.
The self defence is practical and realality based.
The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, patient and open to any questions that may arise.
There’s a no ego policy that is encouraged so no matter how high within Krav you are there will always be someone ready to help without judgement.
Cannot recommend high enough 👍

Our instructor, Steve, is very patient and makes us feel very welcome, he doesn't patronise or talk down to us, even if some of us (older ones!) struggle to take on some skills.
The class is fun, friendly and educational. I get to learn a new skill and develop my fitness.
Visitors are encouraged on a trial membership and are also made very welcome by Steve and the rest of the class.
I've been a member for over a year and hate it when I have to miss a class!