We brought our five-year old daughter here based on the reviews we had read - and are amazed by the dedication, professionalism and warmth of the owners. Vladimir and Rachel are committed to education and serving the community. Our daughter LOVES the classes and I love their approach to martial arts. I highly recommend this for place for anyone wanting to learn martial arts. I am so grateful to have found this place - it really is special.
I have been studying with Sensei Vladimir for a while now and I highly recommend this school. I was looking to learn Krav Maga as it seemed to be a very practical martial art for self-defense and to get hands on experience sparring. I also didnt want to go to a school where you just go through the motions and become a black belt. I wanted to feel that I truly made progress and earned my belts though effort and hard training. I definitely get that here. The curriculum here is very organized and theres a lot of structure in the syllabus. Ive gained a lot of confidence and every class is a great learning experience!
Love this karate class!! It has started teaching out kids discipline and structure. They follow all them moves and warm ups. Its great exercise and teaches coordination. My kids are 4 and 5...they come home and repeat the moves while saying the Japanese phrases. Sometimes if they are in a bad mood, I remind them about karate and they start jumping up and down saying the phrases while doing the moves.They also get belts and stripes as they progress, which motivates them to come back and do more classes. My favorite part is when they do the moves with the partners. Our 4 year old girl get partnered up with a kid her size usually and our 5 year olsld son with someone his size. We do a ton of fun activities for our kids...including yoga, dance, soccer. This is one of our kids favorite.
I have been attending Westchester Krav Maga for the last several months, and I have absolutely loved it. The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and he also has a great sense of humor.I have learned something very practical with every single class (e.g. punches, defenses against being choked or grabbed, etc). It has also helped me get back into shape.I postponed coming to my first class initially because I wanted to get back in shape first after a busy stretch of work, but when I eventually went, I realized the key is just to show up. No matter where you are in terms of fitness or experience, you will learn very practical skills, be active, and feel more positive coming out of the class.
Westchester Krav Maga is the ultimate place to learn Krav Maga and Self-Defense. We practice real life scenarios in a controlled and structured setting. The training is expert, and a real work-out. My awareness level, fitness level and self-defense skills have all significantly improved with the expert instructors at Westchester Krav Maga. If I could give 10 stars I would.
I love this place, the instructor is awesome, hes great with the kids by being firm and serious but also has a sense of humor, owner is super friendly, facility is clean and accommodating for parents to stay and watch. My son just started few weeks ago but really impressed so far. Would highly recommend.
Sensei Vladimir and the Westchester Krav Maga staff run a friendly, welcoming, top-notch martial arts school. The training is expert, and everyone is impressed by the expertise in which they teach Karate, Krav Maga and Kickboxing. No matter the class, we are all very impressed by their ability to teach all abilities and all levels. The children and adults learn confidence, discipline, self-defense, fitness and camaraderie. I highly recommend this school.
We have been part of the True ChampoinZ family since our son was 3 years old. He is now 7. We started with Karate and now have our son in the Krav Maga classes. I have to say, I am a parent that does a lot of research on the activities we choose to put our children in and feel we truly have found a place that truly cares for the children they are teaching. Sensei Vladimir is fantastic with kids - he teaches them to be resilient, strong, independent and shows them how to have fun as well. My son is equipped with life long lessons every day as well as tangible skills he can use when needed. This past summer while my son was in summer camp, he was able to use his krav maga skills to protect himself. There was another child that was bothering him and then began to kick him. My son instantly used the skills he was taught by Sensei Vladimir and pinned the boy down to the ground until an adult camp counselor came to the rescue. Considering the world we currently live in, we believe its really important to equip our kids with the necessary skills and tools to protect themselves in any given situation when we are not around. We come all the way from Dobbs Ferry to New Rochelle, so that should already tell you a lot! Thank you Sensei Vladimir for how hard you work with our kids!
I am really pleased with the type of training that is being taught here. My daughter loves it! I finally found something she loves and is eager to attend twice a week.
A very fun experience, lets me get my energy out. I would definitely recommend to someone who would like to have bragging rights about having a high-tier belt. Sensei is a very good teacher.
Great class. Great environment! My son has been going to this class for 5 years now. Sensai is very hands on and honest with the students.I would definitely recommend taking classes at this establishment.
Great place to do Krav Maga for adults and kids! Very caring environment. Sensei genuinely cares about his students. Highly recommend it!
Awesome class! My 7 yrs old son enjoys these classes, Vladimir is a very good teacher. I definitely recommend this place.
I have trained Martial Arts for over 30 years and I have known and trained Krav Maga alongside Sensei Vlad for the last 13 years. I have met many great Martial Artists, and many great teachers of Martial Arts. Sensei Vlad is the rare breed of being both. I recommended a fellow Karate practitioner to train Krav Maga with Vlad and she absolutely loves it and I was amazed at her self defense improvement after only a few months. Sensei Vlad is also great with kids, perfectly blending the balance of fun and serious learning; and targeting and working with each kids individual abilities.
I have been extremely active in the martial arts community over the past 10+ years and can say with confidence that Westchester Krav Maga is the real deal! Sensei Vlad is an amazing martial artist who gives his all in every class. Hes been a great help in not only my training, but every students. He caters classes to the needs of the students, and makes sure to emphasize on the importance of real life situations. if youre looking for a new place to train- this is it!
I have been a member of this school for several momths. I can honestly say from a US Army veterans standpoint that this fighting style is very useful. Sensei Viladimir is the best instructor I have ever met in my entire hand to hand combat career. He is very clear in description of the techniques and will be sure that you understand the purpose behind them as well. I would encourage anyone interested in realistic self defense techniques to attend this class.
Great experience. Sessions are well organized and efficient. You learn a lot quickly!
Kids learn to focus and work hard while building self confidence! Sensei Vlad gets the best out his students.
My kids go here regularly for karate classes. Excellent traditional shotakan karate dojo. Sensei Vladimir is a good caring teacher. Highly recommend this place if you have kids. Teaches your kids self defense and discipline.
Wonderful classes for all Ages! Our son loves it. Highly recommend it.
My sons love karate class here. Great school and professional, dedicated teachers. Highly recommended.
Sensei Vladimirs True ChampionZ offers exceptional instruction from a true master.You will instantly recognize Sensei’s presence, capability and integrity. Currently two of my sons attend classes twice weekly and the impact on their attitude, outlook and discipline has been very satisfying to see. Sensi provides compelling and age appropriate instruction that they look forward to and enjoy.
Best krav maga instructor around fun classes with real self defense tactics
This is a great school if you want to learn self-defense. Affordable and plenty of parking.
If you want to learn self defense for yourself or your kids, this is a great martial arts school. The instructors create a very safe and friendly environment for everyone
Our oldest child has been attending classes for the last few years. Our second child recently began attending. Great instruction.
Sensei Zolottev, and Westchester Krav Maga, is an excellent instructor and school, respectively, who deserve nothing less than 5 stars. Together, they provide a well-designed curriculum, all the while maintaining a flexible, steadily- and individually-paced, and participant-focused environment. Although many options for krav maga in Westchester exist, I suggest no one else but Sensei Zolottev.
I began my training with Sensei Vladimir a month after having a minor surgery, 6 and a half years ago. I was greatly impressed by Sensei Vladimir’s ability to work with me and my condition at the time and tailor private classes to my needs. The Dojo is very welcoming environment. Over time, Shotokan Karate training strengthened both my body and resolve and has been helping me to this day! I wanted to attend a martial arts school that really focused on the traditional art and perfecting technique as well as practical self defense, not one that just focuses on belt promotions. After my first class, I knew I was at the right place. Working with Sensei Vladimir, a vastly experienced martial artist and self-defense instructor, is always a pleasure. He is kind, understanding and encourages his students to push through any obstacles and challenges they may experience, both in and out of the Dojo. While the international standard for Shotokan Karate is rigid, Sensei finds a way to incorporate a variety of exercises and techniques to complement the Kata and Kihon curriculum, such as conditioning, sparring, and self-defense. Every class is a new and challenging learning experience. Over the years, with various health issues popping up, Sensei has been understanding, supportive, and continues to encourage me to push through them. I feel energized during and after every class! Sensei Vladimir has also been training individuals with developmental and/or physical conditions which is incredibly rare and commendable. Their progress and growth is astounding. I’m proud to call Sensei Vladimir my Sensei, mentor and friend.
My 11 y.o. daughter has been taking Krav Maga at Westchester Krav Maga for almost 8 months and loves it. The Sensie is great with kids and has a great sense of humor so classes are fun. But in the classes shes also learning K.M., developing her reflexes and strong sense of confidence, and getting a great workout doing pushups, burpees, situps, and cardio while having fun and learning how to defend herself. Even if she never needs to use what she is learning in class, she has a huge amount of confidence ... which is half the battle anyway. The Sensie also works with some kids with disabilities and is great with them as well. I recommend it without reservation for young kids, adults, and everyone in between.
Just started taking Krav Maga classes and totally did not expect to love it as much as I do. I signed up to gain more confidence, protect myself and family. I was drawn to this specific style of martial arts because the techniques can easily be applied to overcome any attacker as quickly as possible. Which is ideal for street combat.Another thing I love about the Krav Maga class is the conditioning that I am put through. It is a total body workout. In addition, I have stopped doing cardio at the gym because this class definitely makes me work up a sweat.
As we all know, the world has become more dangerous over the last 20 years. Terrorism, violent gangs and the general deterioration of humanity overshadows the peace that we all so desire. Its thoughts like these that can keep us awake at night, but Ive found the solution to these nightmares at the Westchester Krav Maga Federation. My piece of mind is knowing that Im mentally and physically ready for any situation, and I owe it all to Sensei Vladamire and the Westchester Krav Maga Federation. Before I joined, my confidence was non- existent; I was out of shape and I walked the world a potential victim. All this has changed. I no longer feel like a target in waiting.If youve ever felt like I did before I joined, then I encourage you to come to a class at our new Dojo. I guarantee you that you will meet some great people, get an incredible workout, learn some moves that can potentially save your life and be hooked. Theres no better feeling than confidence and I assure you, you will find it here at Westchester Krav Maga Federation and youll have yourself to thank for it.
I have been training with Sensei Vladimir since I was a child and received my black belt in Tae Kwon Do under his instruction. I am currently train in the Krav Maga discipline at Westchester Krav Maga Federation. Sensei Vladimir has a deep understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual forms of martial arts. He provides his students with his keen and insightful philosophy as a key component of his training method. Sensei Vladimirs mastery of several martial arts, his training ethic, and constructive attitude make him an extremely effective instructor.
Great lessons, Sensei Vladimir is very motivating and that makes the lessons very enjoyable!
Great instruction, teachers and environment