Krav Maga Illinois Best Buddy Program

Krav Maga Illinois offers a unique self defense program for children ages 10-14. In this class, children are learning to protect themselves, know when and how to fight, be aware of their surroundings, be in charge of their space, and sharpen reaction and response to threats. In addition to the safety and self defense benefits of Krav Maga training, comes another important benefit. Your child will gain confidence, find their voice and build social skills in a safe, supportive environment.

At Krav Maga Illinois we have found that the hardest part of the training for some children is just having the courage to step into the class.  Our Krav Maga Illinois Kid’s class can be quite full at times, which can make it seem even more intimidating for a child’s first class.

We address your child’s potential hesitation by implementing our new Best Buddy program.  Each new child is assigned a Best Buddy to walk them through the class. Best Buddy’s are trained to make a new student feel more comfortable in the class. Their Best Buddy will stick with them until they are good to go on their own.  We have taken students who were hesitant or resistant to join the class, and turned them into strong, secure and confident children.

Our Krav Maga Illinois Kid’s self defense classes are held on Wednesdays at 4:30pm and Saturday at 10:00am.  The class is one hour long and no experience is necessary.  Give us a call to set your child’s free trial class……Krav Maga is so much more than self defense.

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Founded in 2009 by Sue Garstki, a lifetime martial artist with over 45 years of martial arts and teaching experience.  Krav Maga Illinois has served thousands of students looking for realistic self defense and awareness training, confidence, empowerment, physical fitness, and mental toughness.  Our Krav Maga Training practitioners include moms, dads, students, professionals, military personnel, law enforcement, anyone interested in protecting and improving their quality of life.  Krav Maga Illinois is a proud licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide, and is on a nationwide curriculum with over 150 KMW training facilities all over the world.

Krav Maga Illinois’ Krav Maga Kid’s Program is for children 10 and up.  This is a program that focuses on reality self defense, anti-bullying, strength and confidence building.  It is a hands on program in a safe and supportive environment.  

All of our instructors are officially certified through Krav Maga Worldwide and USA Boxing.  They are  knowledgeable and recognized in their field of expertise. What we do is self defense, and that is clear through the information and level of instruction given by our talented instructors. Instructors can answer questions you may have by calling directly at 773/775-5201. You can also visit our website at KravMagaIllinois.com

About Sue Garstki: Sue Garstki is a certified Expert Level Krav Maga Worldwide Instructor, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorei Goju Karate, and official USA Boxing Coach.  She has been certified in Commando Krav Maga and the Haganah/F.I.G.H.T. system. She is also a Level 4 instructor in the Raven Method Close Quarter Defensive Tactics System, having had the honor of working with the Chicago Guardian Angels. Sue was nominated Female Reality Self Defense Instructor of the Year by the Global Network of Reality Based Self Defense Systems, and Civilian Close Quarter Combat Instructor of the Year. Sue has worked with the Chicago Police Department as well as schools and other organizations spreading awareness in Self Defense, Women’s Self Defense and Domestic Violence issues. In June 2013 Sue was inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and again in 2015, and 2017, where she was named Krav Maga Expert of the Year. In 2021 and 2022, she was again inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.  She is a certified personal trainer under NDEITA and was one of the first instructors be be certified to teach the National Association of Professional Martial Artist’s (NAPMA) Kardio Karate program.  She is the founder of the Women’s Martial Arts Alliance, member of the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation, and the American Women’s Self-Defense Association.  Sue can be reached at any time for more information or to answer any questions by calling 773/775-5201