Urban Tactics Krav Maga

Awesome community to learn from. Everyone is super helpful. Great help from instructors to fellow students.

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Professional Instructors and friendly atmosphere

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Been going there since Jan 2019 and am very happy with it. There's great instruction, practical skills, and good workout.

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Instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable, they provide a excellent learning atmosphere!

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I love the classes at urban tactics because the instructors care about the development of the students instead of just working up a sweat like most other martial arts school. Don’t get me wrong, I am drenched in sweat after most classes (I lift almost everyday at the gym and I ampretty healthy). Sometimes I don’t sweat as much in a technique heavy class but it’s okay. Everyone is super supportive to each other and it feels like a family when we do our group events! I would recommend you to try this school if you are looking to conquer your fears and learn Krav Maga. More...

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I've been at Urban Tactics for over a year as well. Jon and Borhan are very knowledgeable, proficient fighters who are excellent and qualified instructors who I trust. The classes are very informative, we are given enough time to practice, and they are constantly on alert to see that we are doing it correctly and safely. They definitely have my recommendation for anyone who has an interest or want to learn Krav Maga. More...

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These guys are the real deal. If there is one place that does self-defense properly, it's this one.

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Fun environment, good for fitness and it's something you can apply to real life! Good coaches, and easy going. Would recommend to my friends.

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Instructors are great! Classes are challenging yet I feel supported. There's a noticeable sense of community and comradery amount students and instructors. If you're feeling unsure or intimidated to try it out, don't let that stop you because everyone is friendly and welcoming. More...

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Love this school! Lots of great regular weekly classes plus monthly workshops teaching a wide range of skills. If you want to learn to increase your confidence in self defence come check it out!

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Just want to let you know how happy and safe I felt learning Krav Maga with the head instructor. He is a fantastic teacher and can only imagine the great service from his staff as well.

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I have been training with UTKM off and on for over a year now. Jon and Borhan are both extremely knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. I've learned a lot, despite missing more classes than I care to admit. Would highly recommend them for anyone who wants to learn Krav Maga. More...

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After 3 months of regular training I can very confidently say Urban Tactics Krav Maga is a Legit School and is exactly what I was looking for. This is not a fitness class although you WILL improve your fitness. I’ve lost about 10lbs and gained muscle and definition in a way I did not see by going to a gym 5-6 days a week. My reflexes are quite fast, my physical endurance has improved exponentially and I see things differently when I am out; that is, I am aware of what is going around me as situational awareness is a constant part of the curriculum.
The school founders, Borhan and Jonathan are enthusiastic leaders and serious about their profession and craft. Both have a military background and learned from the best in Krav Maga overseas and they have trained an excellent instructor staff while maintaining a constant role in student instruction from beginner to advanced. This also is not a “belt factory” and they don’t skip to advanced technique just to sell the popular Hollywood stuff of Krav Maga. They build a solid foundation first and when you “prove up” you know you earned it.
They have classes for Kids and all are welcome. I’m a mature (not young :-) ) business professional and train at this gym with men and women in law enforcement, military, teachers, college students, landscapers, truck drivers, etc… Borhan and Jonathan have created a very welcoming community of likeminded individuals regardless of background or profession. I signed up for a year but I believe I’ll be training for many years to come with these guys as I have found nothing like what has been created here in Vancouver or the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD). More...

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I was once afraid of being hit. During my first sparring session, I blocked and ran instead of confronting my fears. Now, I face my fear, I worked to become mentally and physically tougher. Urban tactics teaches real life situations and what happens when things go wrong. Its straightforward but still requires finesse, and you will improve here through every class. Try it out, turn yourself from lamb to lion. More...

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It's an amazing atmosphere with an amazing group of people. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and know how to suit a class to you personally even in a group setting.

The focus on real life situational awareness was what got me there.

The instant sparring is what kept me. More...

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Bilal is a great instructor of muay thai. He teaches valuable techniques and practical theory. The classes are tough and challenging which is exactly what I wanted. Can't wait to try the other classes too. More...

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Practical. Simple. Ruthlessly effective. Also fun! UTKM has the best combination of effective self-defense and competent, friendly instructors I've seen in years of training. I liked it so much, I brought my family with me.

If you want to learn useful, save-your-life techniques from veterans in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages you to do so, Urban Tactics is absolutely worth your time. I recommend -everyone- at least try it, especially since the price is so reasonable. Could save your neck one day...or keep your kid out of -that- situation. Check out a class! More...

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This school is the LEGIT krav maga. The most realistic form of self defense is taught here. From kids to seniors, we accommodate anyone, and we have classes all week. Come and try for free, i guarantee you'll want to stay, because the feeling of being able to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, is the best feeling possible. Plus we have a great group of people. I will be here for life :) More...

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Practical, realistic, and efficient Israeli self defence training with instructors who have the utmost respect for students and their safety. Emphasis on real world survival teach students to be quick and effective critical thinkers. I had basically no martial arts training before joining but have gotten to study Krav Maga and BJJ alongside students with different fighting backgrounds. I also highly recommend taking part in monthly seminars or in UTKM's tactical firearm training programs -- they are clear, comprehensive, and valuable life long skills to learn. Overall, I wouldn't want to learn Krav Maga anywhere else in the lower mainland! More...

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Alright. Honesty first. Haven't had a lot of time to attend a session with Urban Tactics. I'm a busy father and many many weekends are eaten up by Army Reserve functions. However, I have had the pleasure to deal with a fellow from this organisation through training nights and will attest to the knowledge and understanding demonstrated by this individual. Nights when physical training is granted to him have always left me feeling muscles I never knew existed and wanting more. More...

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These guys are developing an outstanding team of instructors and students. They care about their students' safety from making sure the techniques are clear and within the level of the class, to checking in, and making sure we are geared up. These guys work hard at creating an experience that gets your heart rate up while making sure you can still do the techniques. There is an ethos to their approach to training that I respect and is what drew me to the school. It seems to attract some really easy going people too. I ask a lot of questions and they are very patient. Other places might have a slick corporate approach but I doubt you will meet a nicer group of kickassery elsewhere in BC. More...

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This is a good school to get initiated in krav maga Israeli's self defense. I have more then 35 years experience in martial arts and self defense and I am certified krav maga instructor on 4 different organization. And I know what is real and what is fake in this market.
Plus Jonthan and Borhan are fine quality instructors that put "their soul" on what they do.
Keep up the good job guys .
You gained my respect long time ago. More...

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Urban Tactics Krav Maga is exactly what I was looking for. If you want fitness, this aient right for you, but if you want to learn to fight on the streets and protect yourself & others, then come and do this. Instructors are honest & straight shooters, no BS kinda guys. They're great guys & really have your interest in mind. One drawback is that the richmond studio is a little cramped, but it makes you feel like your fighting with your back to the wall so it makes it more realistic. Overall, great teachers, great students, great lessons. You'll learn a lot! More...

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This decision to join krav maga is the best thing i have ever done in my life. It helps with past trauma (ptsd) confidence when i step outside, its helping me in every area of my life. The instructors are amazing. You may feel like a lamb when you first join but will be a roaring like a lion as you learn!!! More...

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John is one of the best instructors for real Krav Maga in the lower mainland. He not only focuses on the physical but the mental parts of Krav and how situations and aspects may or may not be realistic in a real life situation. This is also the only IKF ( International Kapap Federation) certified gym in western Canada. As a student under him for almost two years now and having eight plus years of Krav Maga under my belt I wouldn’t go anywhere else! Come train! More...

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(Translated by Google) Hi to all of you,I discovered Krav Maga through a video posted on Facebook. The hypothetical efficiency of this discipline attracted me directly. In the perspective of having an athlete's body, and in addition to my two to three days of bodybuilding a week, I tried the shot without having any real expectations in addition to my goal exclusively sports.To be honest, the practicality and sportiness of Krav Maga far exceeded my expectations. We let off steam, we spend calories and we learn to be sane, mentally strong and physically fit. After some lessons, we feel a growing confidence in our ability to ensure our own safety because what we learn is an efficiency that makes it practicable at any time. This sport does not stop at the art of being able to defend oneself but also plays games during the training sessions, in order to improve our ability to understand our environment. To summarize, I can say that we have fun too.Urban Tactics is a human-sized school where you learn, in a really solid way, to defend yourself.The atmosphere is friendly, respectful and the teaching is provided with finesse and in consideration of the abilities, the physical and the needs of each of us.I recommend this discipline and especially Urban Tactics as a school if you seek, as they say, to join the useful to the pleasant.The first class is free and the first month is only $ 80. After a month, I had the right to participate in WARRIOR CLASS, and frankly I can say that the level is multiplied by 10 as well as fun.(Original)Salut à toutes et à tous,J'ai découvert le Krav Maga grâce à une vidéo postée sur Facebook. L'efficacité hypothétique de cette discipline m'a directement attirée. Dans la perspective d'avoir un corps d'athlète, et en complément de mes deux à trois jours de musculation par semaine, j'ai tenté le coup sans avoir d'attentes réelles outre mon but exclusivement sportif. Pour dire vrai, le côté pratique et le côté sportif du Krav Maga ont largement dépassé mes attentes. On se défoule, on dépense des calories et on apprend à être sain d'esprit, mentalement solide et physiquement en bonne forme. Après quelques cours, on sent une grandissante confiance en notre capacité à assurer notre propre sécurité car ce qu'on apprend est d'une efficacité qui la rend pratiquable à tout moment.. Ce sport ne s'arrête pas à l'art de pouvoir se défendre mais aussi on joue à des jeux pendant les séances d'entraînement, dans le but d'améliorer notre capacité à comprendre notre environnement. Pour ainsi résumer, je peux dire qu'on s'amuse beaucoup aussi. Urban Tactics est une école à taille humaine où on apprend, d'une façon vraiment solide, à se défendre. L'ambiance est amicale, respectueuse et l'enseignement est procuré avec finesse et en considération des capacités, du physique et des besoins de chacun d'entre nous. Je recommande cette discipline et surtout Urban Tactics comme école si vous cherchez, comme on dit, à joindre l'utile à l'agréable. Le premier cours est gratuit et le premier mois est à 80$ seulement. Après un mois, jai eu le droit de participer au WARRIOR CLASS, et franchement je peux dire que le niveau est multiplié par 10 ainsi que le fun. More...

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Salut à toutes et à tous, J'ai découvert le Krav Maga grâce à une vidéo postée sur Facebook. L'efficacité hypothétique de cette discipline m'a directement attirée. Dans la perspective d'avoir un corps d'athlète, et en complément de mes deux à trois jours de musculation par semaine, j'ai tenté le coup sans avoir d'attentes réelles outre mon but exclusivement sportif. Pour dire vrai, le côté pratique et le côté sportif du Krav Maga ont largement dépassé mes attentes. On se défoule, on dépense des calories et on apprend à être sain d'esprit, mentalement solide et physiquement en bonne forme. Après quelques cours, on sent une grandissante confiance en notre capacité à assurer notre propre sécurité car ce qu'on apprend est d'une efficacité qui le rend pratiquable à tout moment.. Ce sport ne s'arrête pas à l'art de pouvoir se défendre mais aussi on joue à des jeux pendant les séances d'entraînement, dans le but d'améliorer notre capacité à comprendre notre environnement. Pour ainsi résumer, je peux dire qu'on s'amuse beaucoup aussi. Urban Tactics est une école à taille humaine où on apprend, d'une façon vraiment solide, à se défendre. L'ambiance est amicale, respectueuse et l'enseignement est procuré avec finesse et en considération des capacités, du physique et des besoins de chacun d'entre nous. Je recommande cette discipline et surtout Urban Tactics comme école si vous cherchez à joindre l'utile à l'agréable comme on dit. Le premier cours est gratuit et le premier mois est â 80$ seulement. Après un mois, jai eu le droit de participer au WARRIOR CLASS, et franchement je peux dire que le niveau est multiplié par 10 ainsi que le fun. More...

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Salut à toutes et à tous,
J'ai découvert le Krav Maga grâce à une vidéo postée sur Facebook. L'efficacité hypothétique de cette discipline m'a directement attirée. Dans la perspective d'avoir un corps d'athlète, et en complément de mes deux à trois jours de musculation par semaine, j'ai tenté le coup sans avoir d'attentes réelles outre mon but exclusivement sportif.

Pour dire vrai, le côté pratique et le côté sportif du Krav Maga ont largement dépassé mes attentes. On se défoule, on dépense des calories et on apprend à être sain d'esprit, mentalement solide et physiquement en bonne forme. Après quelques cours, on sent une grandissante confiance en notre capacité à assurer notre propre sécurité car ce qu'on apprend est d'une efficacité qui la rend pratiquable à tout moment..

Ce sport ne s'arrête pas à l'art de pouvoir se défendre mais aussi on joue à des jeux pendant les séances d'entraînement, dans le but d'améliorer notre capacité à comprendre notre environnement. Pour ainsi résumer, je peux dire qu'on s'amuse beaucoup aussi.

Urban Tactics est une école à taille humaine où on apprend, d'une façon vraiment solide, à se défendre.

L'ambiance est amicale, respectueuse et l'enseignement est procuré avec finesse et en considération des capacités, du physique et des besoins de chacun d'entre nous.

Je recommande cette discipline et surtout Urban Tactics comme école si vous cherchez, comme on dit, à joindre l'utile à l'agréable.

Le premier cours est gratuit et le premier mois est à 80$ seulement. Après un mois, jai eu le droit de participer au WARRIOR CLASS, et franchement je peux dire que le niveau est multiplié par 10 ainsi que le fun. More...

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Excellent instruction translating to real life situations. A great community to be apart of.

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Polite, professional, kind and encouraging! Also the students/instructors that you traine with are.amasing!! Definately coming back and highly recommended!

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This is real krav maga, not just fusion martial arts.

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Great environment to learn Krav MagaFriendly instructors and teaches you actual Krav Maga and not just a belt factory

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No groin, no Krav Maga! This is the best KM school by far in BC. The sessions are always fun but also a lot of hard work. If you want to learn about self-defence and perseverance, this is the school for you . And you will get a nice cardio workout as an added bonus, especially at Warrior Classes. The best part is that you can sign up for a try-out and see if it is for you without being locked into a contract. And yes, the first class is free. More...

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Best place to learn Krav Maga. Classes are well constructed and fun. Instructors are amazing. Come to train with us.

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Been in and out of martial arts all my life.. this is the most effective and the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly I would recommend this gym to anyone that wants to learn self defense.

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I decided to learn self defense because I was 87lbs and walking home from work was a constant worry. I was just going to the gym and trying to gain weight but I wanted to learn something so I had a goal to work towards. I started with Krav Maga. It's been about a month and I feel Confident from within, I've gained 11lbs and im always so excited to go to class to learn something new. It's not just a physical workout, a lot of it has to do with critical thinking and i really like that. I like the challenge, to figure out what to do in any situation. I gained awareness and i also feel that it's okay to be small, I can still protect myself and the people around me. I started Brazilian Jiu-jitsu because I feel like it comes hand in hand. Plus I heard it's an advantage being small. If I'm standing up and there's a conflict I have krav maga skills, but if I get pinned down I have Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills. Then I tried Muay Thai and I keep going back for the endurance. They're different types of tired and I feel like i should know them for an all around skill. That way in any situation I won't be worried that I can't figure it out. My classmates have all been super supportive ive met some great friends already! In return, I try to help the new students feel welcome too. I love the culture in the gym, it's a great place to be! More...

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I've been going to Urban Tactics since the first day they opened their school, back in 2013. Within a few months I felt my confidence increase and have been attending ever since, and have also recommended other people to try it out. What I like is that the other students come from all walks of life but have one thing in common, and that's to learn to be able to defend themselves in very normal situations. The instructors are supportive and not pushy, and because there are no Krav Maga competitions it removes a lot of the "I'm better than you" attitude that you find at some of the other traditional martial arts schools. I plan to keep going to classes and progress, as it's a good way to keep fit and a practical way to learn to defend yourself in this crazy world. More...

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No groin, no Krav Maga! This is the best KM school by far in BC. The sessions are always fun but also a lot of hard work. If you want to learn about self-defence and perseverance, this is a school for you . And you will get a nice cardio workout as an added bonus, especially at the Warrior Classes. The best part is that you can sign up for a try-out and see if it is for you without being locked into a contract. And yes, the first class is free. More...

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Amazing trainers. Very knowledgable. Welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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I highly recommend Urban Tactics as the best place to learn Krav Maga in the lower mainland. They're incredibly welcoming to any skill level and I learned an incredible amount even within my first class.

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Urban tactics is definitely my first choice for Krav Maga in the greater Vancouver area. The verity of instructors provide uniqueness to every class, which give helpful perspectives on new techniques an situations. The attention given to new students is great, whether from instructors or more experienced students there is always someone there to help. More...

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Great, supportive environment to learn self defense that pushes you towards your limit but never more than you can take. Highly recommend.

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Awareness - first stage. Krav Maga will teach you how to avoid fights, defuse the ones you can't avoid, win the ones you can't defuse and survive the ones you can't win. Urban Tactics Krav Maga is a friendly, safe, healthy place to learn these essential principles for Possible Bad Times. Better to be prepared than not and best to have fun learning that preparedness. I took my family and it's been a blast. Check out a class today! More...

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Skilled instructors, varied and challenging training and convenient class times. What you get is entirely worth what you pay,

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Great and supportive environment to learn self defence. Highly recommend �

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