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Krav Maga Illinois Free Trial Schedule

Free Trial Class Schedule Krav Maga Illinois

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Krav Maga Illinois self defense drill

Come in and experience Krav Maga Illinois Reality Self Defense and Awareness Training for FREE.  Krav Maga Illinois offers a free one hour trial class.  This is an adult (or children’s if you are trying KMI Kids, call for details) beginner group class.  You will be paired up with someone your own size and experience level. By the way……no experience is necessary.  There is a zero intimidation factor in our classes and community of students.  We are all focused on self defense training.

Krav Maga is practical and simplistic training based on your body’s natural response to a threat.  At Krav Maga Illinois, we will strengthen your entire body to survive a violent encounter.  Everything we do in the class has to do with self defense training, from the calisthenics, to loud music, lights out,  multiple attacker, stress and awareness drills. It is all structured and designed to increase your awareness, reaction and response time to threats and attacks.

To set up your Krav Maga Illinois free trial, pick out any class listed on our trial schedule.  Give us a call at 773/775-5201, and we can set up your trial appointment.   To prepare for your Krav Maga Illinois free class, please come in 15 minutes early to fill out our information form and get familiar with the training center.  Wear something comfortable to work out in and bring some water.  We do NOT allow street shoes or gym shoes on the mat, so socks or wrestling/boxing shoes are appropriate.  Bring your phone in with you as we do have a qr code for you to scan.  After the class we can discus our membership options and see how we can make Krav Maga training a part of your everyday life!  Start your life changing Krav Maga journey today!

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Krav Maga Illinois has been selected as Best Self Defense training by Chicago Magazine.

Founded in 2009 by Sue Garstki, a lifetime martial artist with over 40 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

 

 

Reality Self Defense – More Than Technique

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Self Defense training is more than just the techniques themselves. If you continue to train one dimensionally, you will only be able to defend yourself one dimensionally. This is not real life. In a violent encounter, there will be a struggle and you may be fighting or running for your life. Visualization is so important in self defense training, bring it with every time you train. You can know all the self defense in the world, but if you cannot act on it, you have nothing. Awareness, reaction and response training are AS imKrav Maga Illinoisportant (or more) as the actual techniques. In shooter situations, all you have is your awareness and the ability to run and cover. All that defense against chokes and grabs, while incredibly important, doesn’t matter in this situation. Your self defense training must be more well rounded and cover all situations, not just hands on. This is the reality of self defense training. Not only will you develop confidence, and strength from self defense training, but you will also sharpen your awareness, reaction and response time which will carry over into potentially life threatening situations. So take that hour or so of training and make it as real as you can, visualize, get out of your comfort zone and only then will you begin to really learn to protect yourself. Find a class near you and take it seriously. Krav Maga Illinois offers a free self defense class. Call for info. 773-775-5201

 

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Krav Maga Illinois has been selected as Best Self Defense training by Chicago Magazine.

Founded in 2009 by Sue Garstki, a lifetime martial artist with over 40 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 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 Kravmaga 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, where she was named Krav Maga Expert of the Year. In 2021 she was again added the 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.

Krav Maga Illinois 2021 Challenge Series

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Krav Maga Illinois – Coach Joe and his jump rope!

Its been a long and difficult year so far, and 2020 was one of the biggest challenges we have faced. We are getting through it, since we have no choice but to go forward. It’s almost as if time had stopped. We stopped being active, stopped gathering with friends, eating out, traveling and just plain taking care of ourselves. We saw no way out, and had no idea how long it would go on. There was no end point to look forward to, since things kept changing.

Now that it seems things are easing up a bit, it is time to get back to business. We can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, and are quickly trying to move toward it. It’s time to jumpstart ourselves back to where we were, and in fact surpass that.

Krav Maga Illinois has been open for some time during the pandemic, adhering to multiple changing restrictions. We have settled into the idea of wearing masks while training and keeping our distance. We could fight it all we want, but in order to stay safe, and keep our Krav Maga Illinois community safe, we must be responsible. Krav Maga training in general, teaches you to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and adding a mask to the mix brings up your level of “uncomfortableness”. It will only make us stronger.

In order to jumpstart our mental and physical fitness, Krav Maga Illinois is introducing a Challenge Series. As if the Krav Maga class was not challenging enough, our Krav Maga Illinois Challenge series is a way of being more accountable, accomplishing goals and rising to the next level.

We have had a burpee challenge, an all around fighting challenge, (21 three minute rounds) and are now in the midst of our Krav Maga Illinois Jump Rope challenge. We will also be introducing, kicking challenges, class challenges and others throughout the rest of the year.

The challenge series is a great ride-along with our Krav Maga classes. It produces more camaraderie with other students, pushes you to your limits, motivates you and gives you an end time and end result. It gives you a basis to excel even further in the next challenge. It has the power to change you, to create healthier habits, set new goals. Through consistency and repetitive effort, you can achieve almost anything, and with a daily plan and goal, there is no telling how much you can accomplish.

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Krav Maga Illinois has been selected as Best Self Defense training by Chicago Magazine.

Founded in 2009 by Sue Garstki, a lifetime martial artist with over 40 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 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 Kravmaga 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, where she was named Krav Maga Expert of the Year.  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.

Krav Maga Illinois Love

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Krav Maga Illinois Valentine’s Gift Card

Give the gift of Self Defense this Valentine’s Day.  What better way to show someone you care, than by introducing them to one of the best systems of self defense in the world…Krav Maga.  Violence will always be here, we will always need to learn to protect ourselves. Give your friends and family peace of mind through a time tested real system of self defense.  At Krav Maga Illinois you will gain strength, confidence, and security while you get into the best shape of your life, for your life.

Group classes are in session now.  Krav Maga Illinois’ unlimited self defense program includes Krav Maga reality self defense and awareness training, along with a quality boxing program.  Learn to punch, kick, knee, elbow, and defend against chokes and grabs. Realistic training scenarios and reaction drills set the stage for a potentially life saving lesson.  Gift Certificates can be purchased by calling 773-775-5201.

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Krav Maga Illinois has been selected as Best Self Defense training by Chicago Magazine.

Founded in 2009 by Sue Garstki, a lifetime martial artist with over 40 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 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 Kravmaga Worldwide Instructor, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorei Goju Karate.  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, where she was named Krav Maga Expert of the Year.  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.

The Krav Maga Illinois headquarters is at 5201 North Oketo, Chicago, Illinois 60656 773/775-5201