MKM Self Defence Academy

Fantastic experience: My son Jake has been attending classes for a few months now at MKM. After starting secondary school I was looking for something to help build his confidence and teach him self defense skills. The difference in his confidence from attending classes is amazing and most importantly he really enjoys it and is learning life skills. Everybody is really friendly and helpful and staff always acknowledge you when you go in. Ben is fab with the juniors very disciplined but also very aproachable which I think is important. I love how much he pushes to enable them to reach their full potential. Would highly recommend to anyone. X

Fantastic experience: Great club with a fantastic set of instructors. Friendly down to earth people. No nonsense approach. Love this club

Fantastic experience: Great club, fantastic facilities, experienced coaches and friendly community.

Fantastic experience: Really good place for beginners and people with experience- great place to be!

Fantastic experience: Such a brilliant club. The tutors are fantastic, going the extra mile to make you feel part of the team and a valued member. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Class place to train, Welcoming environment by both instructors and students. Instructors are bang on and the facilities are top also. Very clean and well kitted out. It’s ideal for me just to go couple of times a week to switch off and not have to think about what I’m going to do for training. Also learning skills for life. Thanks to Sam and the team - worth every penny spent.

Fantastic experience: MKM is an academy that is made special with all the instructors who go above and beyond to create not just a welcoming club but an amazing community. Everyone looks out for each other and genuinely wants to help and support each other to be our best. I have trained for over 25 years in different gyms and clubs but I have to say MKM is up there as the best. The 'never give up' mindset and discipline don't only give you benefits in physical fitness and self-defence but also strength in mental health for dealing with challenges outside the club. It had been a long time since I've not had to make myself train but with MKM, I'm always looking forward to the next class. My daughter now also trains at MKM and she loves it. She can't wait until her next class. I would definitely recommend training at MKM. You don't need to get fit or have previous training before joining, all you have to do is walk through the door and you'll feel part of the club straight away

Fantastic experience: MKM Self Defence Academy, also known as Martial Krav Maga, is highly appraised in Halifax Yorkshire. Their tutors have real experience and knowledge and go the extra mile to make you feel part of the team and a valued member. It’s a brilliant place for self-defense training, and it is like a close-knit family. They foster a warm, supportive environment where everyone looks out for each other. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced, you’ll feel right at home, and I would highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: Got to be the best combat gym in west yorkshire in terms of equipment and facilities, coaching and hygiene, the members are all friendly and the most experienced members always have the time to help the newest, there are no egos, its like a community of like minded people who jist want to improve and help each other along the way. MKM has everything you need to become extremely competent at self defence aswell as learn loads of techniques from other martial arts from muay thai to catch wrestling My kids are also enrolled here and their self confidence has quadrupled since! Give it a try, you wont regret it!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say thank you enough to Sam, Ben and the team. MKM is truly a place where there is no ego. We all help each other. Super friendly and feels like family. Thank you MKM!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club. Very friendly and knowledgeable instructors whose sole aim is to make you better physically and mentally. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: I can't stress enough how awesome MKM is. I'm not the type to easily warm up in a room full of strangers, but everyone there, from the instructors to fellow participants, just makes you feel so comfortable with their smiles and friendly chatter. It might sound cheesy, but it truly feels like being part of a family. And let me tell you, the skills you pick up there are absolutely priceless.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Club

Fantastic experience: Been going for over 4 years now Great club with great teachers, nice environment The training is of the highest quality, with all the props and equipment to the highest quality Cant speak highly enough of Sam, Simon, Ben, Ian and Rob

Fantastic experience: First time I went very friendly staff, very nice a fantastic at their work they show you everything in such professional manner and most importantly respect a love teaching is spot on highly recommended …oby

Fantastic experience: Mkm is the place to be if self defence is what your after, great instructors and great quality of training. Top class

Fantastic experience: My son goes here and he loves it. He was a very shy lad and did not mingle well with other kids, but since starting at this club he has gained so much confidence and made many new friends. I can not thank them enough for what they have done for him.

Fantastic experience: ‘A ship is always safe at shore, but that is not what it is built for’ Albert Einstein For me, the heart of this quote signifies the very essence of MKM. MKM has consistently pushed me out of my comfort zone. It is most definitely a club that does not allow you to stay safe in still waters. MKM removes the anchor and pushes you to see what lies beyond the horizon. MKM challenges you to be better, to be stronger, to be more resilient, to be more motivated. MKM has taught me a great deal and I am constantly learning, brief examples are: Prepares you with the mind-set and physical skills, injecting realism into the training delivered, trains you to act under pressure, helps you to develop control, teaches you to use your mind to train your body to automatically and instinctively respond to danger, repetition, depositing into our brains memory bank and to understand the human body i.e. vulnerable targets. Sam is a rare talent, he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, skill set and expertise to the table. His teaching methods are unique, you always know you are being taught by an exceptional and gifted individual. Sam is a former Royal Marine, you always sense his military background which he injects into his teaching methods. And what greater honour is there, than to be taught by someone who has served our country. Ian, Simon and Ben offer so much support and are always willing to help in any way that they can. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Their kindness and support are a real reflection of MKM as a club, the warmth and generosity of its instructors. The members are wonderful, always helping each other. A real sense of unity between people. Sam has created a unique club which encompasses so much warmth and training of the highest standard. I have been a member for the past 19 months and I have watched the club go from strength to strength. It was by far the best decision I ever made to join MKM as it is exactly where I was meant to be. MKM helps you to steer that metaphorical ship away from the shore, ejecting you from your comfort zone. Everybody could benefit from this true gem of a club.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club, fantastic members based around a fantastic family ethos set by the instructors. Friendly, and non judgemental, great for beginners and/or experienced practitioners, really is something for everyone. Also a second to non physio support.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant atmosphere with excellent facilities. The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and very passionate about what and how they teach. As a beginner I have been made to feel very welcome and everyone has taken time to help me to get an understanding of Krav Maga ...... The circuit style warm ups also help with fitness in the best way.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club! No egos, so you’re guaranteed a friendly welcome. The instructors are so supportive and passionate about what they do, which drives you to do better. The knowledge and experience of the instructors and fellow members is incredible! For self-defence, look no further.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train, great atmosphere no ego's. If you're wanting realistic defence look no further

Fantastic experience: Great gym and club. Everyone is polite and friendly. The club is all about the people in the club and there are no egos no judgement. You can get on with what you want to do or join a class where they welcome all levels and especially beginners. The PTs are great and dont just work you through a generic programme - its designed around your needs physically and mentally. Training areas are meticulously cleaned. Make that call to the owner, turn up, step in and you wont regret it.

Fantastic experience: Where to begin Martial Krav Maga located inside planet fitness is a self defense club where young people can come and learn how to defend their self on the streets in a real life situation. It teaches you a lot of different defenses what the army force use in battle . There are a kids and a adult class with three different instructors called Sam , Simon and Ben which one will help if someone new joined the club . Sam is a very motivational instructor with excellent knowledge and has a really good mindset of what Krav Maga is. Hey don’t worry if you get the technique or defense wrong because Sam will go over the technique again at some point in one of the session . They do gradings called p1 p2 p3 p4 and p5 , once you have reached p5 you are officially a black belt but you won’t get given the belt it will be wrote down In your license book what you will get given at some point , if you fail when grading don’t worry you will get another chance to re do the grading again . There are a lot of great kids and adults there who you can get along with when training . - MARTIAL KRAV MAGA .

Fantastic experience: I have been a member here for a year and a half. The support from the staff and members alike is unrivalled to anywhere I have been before. Would throughly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great for both physical fitness and learning practical self defence skills.

Fantastic experience: Extraordinary place, really glad they made it through lockdown. High quality instruction without any favouritism or macho nonsense. Great group to train and work with. For some reason this leaves me fitter than just running or weights. There's a well equiped gym.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to get fit and gain useful life skills from great coaches. Awesome bunch of folks to train and relax with.

Fantastic experience: Great classes with top quality instructors, even the more experienced students help you out when you are starting out, like me. Never met a more friendly group of people, which isn't what you might expect from a martial arts class. The facilities are top notch and are always immaculate. What's not to like! A great physical work-out while continually improving your skills.

Fantastic experience: If you are wanting to learn real life self defense and become more robust this is the place to train. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional and precise. The classes are challenging but suitable for all ages and fitness. The gym facilities are excellent and there are no egos. Go have a try.

Fantastic experience: The training and communication is excellent! If you want to keep fit and learn how to protect yourself, then this is the club for you.

Fantastic experience: I go to the kids classes and have been taught how to floor my own dad.I would highly recommend this to other people

Fantastic experience: Good friendly environment...great fun and very professional. Instructors know what there doing and are really helpful.. the only thing is the warm ups are too easy in Sam's classes could do with ramping them up a bit

Fantastic experience: I needed to find something new in my life after retiring from rugby, and MKM has surpassed all my dreams. Excellent venue and mentors. I am well and truly hooked!!

Fantastic experience: my children have been at this club for over a year and really enjoy what they are doing they have advanced so much with what they are learning so I decided to join the club my self wow if you want to get fit and into shape this is the place to be team MKM

Fantastic experience: Great training facilties, very welcoming and Sam is a fantastic instructor who's passionate about what he does.

Fantastic experience: Instructors very helpful an friendly and experienced, I’ve not been going long but feel like I am progressing with every session

Fantastic experience: The best place to learn Krav Maga. Sam and his team are the best instructors around. Hard as nails AND great at teaching too. The MKM gym facility in Halifax is fantastic, a great place to train and learn.

Fantastic experience: I was only going for a few months, to get my son involved, but I enjoyed it so much I stayed. Sam and Simon are know what they are doing, and you feel that you have come away with some valuable life skills. I wished I had joined years ago.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant fitness and comprehensive self defence classes in a fully kitted out martial arts gym! This is a great club full of friendly members who train together and help each other progress and learn. The instructors are the highest standard and experience of any martial arts club I’ve trained at. Personal 1 to 1 training and youth age classes available from instructors too.

Fantastic experience: So motivational & supportrice regardless of our background strength and weakness

Fantastic experience: Great instructor and a great class, no nonsense straight to the point self defence. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgable and extremely helpful instructors.

Fantastic experience: Increase confidence, build awareness and receive top level instruction from someone that has real world experience under stress conditions. Although hard (and it should be!) Sam runs a fun and friendly class that is very welcoming and very rewarding. Self-defence taught with patience and passion. Don't be a victim, be prepared and contact Sam @ Martial Krav Maga and make a difference.

Fantastic experience: Sam is a very motivated instructor with great skills and knowledge. Extremely patient, always happy to repeat instructions. It is a great class with friendly people and lessons are enjoyable and unfortunately finish too quick. Artur & Ula

Fantastic experience: Martial Krav Maga teaches Krav how it should be taught. Sam is a top Instructor that will push you to your limits. He has knowledge of real world combat, which makes this club a definite if your serious about learning self defence.

Fantastic experience: Sam is a dedicated and enthusiastic trainer, his Krav Maga sessions are challenging but fun and the group is very friendly and supportive. I feel much safer knowing my situational and spatial awareness have dramatically improved since joining the club, I’m also much fitter and have increased stamina. It’s an excellent club to learn self-defence.

Fantastic experience: Sam is a brilliant instructor. The classes are very friendly and as a beginner I felt very welcome and supported. The lessons are well organised, structured and also fun but with potentially life saving skills taught whilst improving your fitness levels. The main reason I attend is to improve my self confidence. I feel a huge sense of achievement after every class.

Fantastic experience: Sam is a great instructor with terrific experience who teaches very practical self-defence skills for the real world. He pushes you hard and has the knack of being able to take you to your own personal limit whilst still keeping the sessions enjoyable and fun. The training caters to people of all levels of ability and is conducted in a very friendly and welcoming environment. It's a great club with brilliant people!