Krav Maga Revolution - Santa Rosa, California

MM N. R.

I booked a private women's self defense class for my bachelorette party and it was hands down everyone's favorite activity of the weekend! Asher was so wonderful and led a well thought out class. He was very receptive to teaching us methods/techniques that we were interested in while making sure we had the basics down. I could not recommend working with Asher enough!

Christina M.

My teen has been taking lessons with Asher for over a year now and the transformation is incredible! She started with no understanding of self-defense and very little physical strength, but is now much stronger, more capable, and her confidence has increased so much that you see it in everyday life. It's amazing to see the growth and how she laughs and has fun during class even when it's putting her outside her comfort zone - such great life lessons! The skills she's gained make us feel better about letting her go out into the world and we know she'll be prepared to handle tough situations.

Njörd

Great class, instructor really cares about the well being of his students inside and outside of the class, very inspiring and instructional. Great class that helps work on skills that are useful in the world, when taking a few classes the instructor will go over everything from learning to punch, and escape chokeholds to being able to fall down safely. I would strongly recommend this class to someone who has an intent in learning marshal arts and how to handle your self in real life situations.

Danny R.

I just completed a 6-week transformation course at Krav Maga Revolution and I could not recommend it highly enough. Throughout the 6 weeks, I lost a total of 20lbs, but even if I hadn’t lost any weight, I would still recommend the experience. Going to the classes made me feel more focused at work, and my endurance and stamina improved tremendously. The classes were definitely challenging (some more than others, especially Filthy Fridays!) but with Asher and the supportive environment, I felt encouraged and was able to push myself further than I expected.

Asher is a really great teacher. He is very knowledgeable about Krav Maga, and he’s definitely passionate about his students and making sure they succeed. He did a great job explaining the different skills in depth, going over the movements, variations, and practical usages. He always made sure to ask if there were any injuries to report, putting our safety first, and I always felt comfortable enough to voice my concerns or ask for further explanation when needed. With that said, Asher is very aware of how far he can push you, and he makes sure that you’re not just floating by in class. He’s very accommodating to each person’s fitness level, and always customized the workouts to each person’s ability.

One of my favorite parts of Krav Maga Revolution is the amount of classes offered each day, starting from 7am to 8.30pm, making it really easy to fit into my work schedule. Personally, I loved going to the 7am KravFit classes, they always left me feeling so accomplished so early in the morning. Another great thing about the studio is how varied each class is from the other—one day you might be doing ‘Agression Training’ (which is a lot more fun and less scary than it sounds!) and another day is focused entirely on side kicks, or learning how to get up from the ground without using your hands (which is a lot harder than it sounds, especially when you do it 50 times in a row).

All in all, I think it’s an awesome studio regardless of your fitness level, even if you’ve never worked out or you’re a black belt in Judo. And if you’re willing to put in the work (because it is hard work), you’ll get a lot out of it.

Jillan G.

I’ve always wanted to take a self-defense class but have felt too intimidated and worried about looking foolish. Oh, the irony!
My friends suggested we try it together and it was an awesome experience!
I’m 56 years old and deeply regret not doing this class sooner.
I really liked the instructor/owner, Asher.
He is down-to-earth, no nonsense, very professional and appropriate. He makes you feel comfortable and safe. He is serving a great need in teaching us how to get home safe.
Asher is a truly great instructor who cares about helping people stay alive and well.

I’m also grateful that I was paired with Liz, a talented young woman, who had been training with Asher for about 2 months. She was compassionate, sensitive, and she kicks ass!
Carol, who helped demonstrate the various moves with Asher, was also awesome and kind.

I highly recommend the Krav Maga self-defense class for women. I plan to take it again with my 29 year old daughter!

Valeria C.

Asher is awesome and Krav Maga is so fun! I am on week 5 of 6 from the 6 week challenge and I am seeing results. It's been an amazing experience! From working your butt off at KravFit, learning techniques for fighting in Krav Maga classes, and then the meal plans that comes along with the training. My goal was to become stronger and tone my body. I feel stronger and I am actually starting to see my abs forming. Also, i am eating WAY better with Asher's meal plan (getting all those nutrients in my body.) I would strongly recommend joining if you want to learn how defend yourself, become physically and mentally stronger, and get on your best fitness! You'll also be making great friends along the way. They are all very nice!
JUST DO IT!

Eddie P.

I never had any kind of formal training prior to joining the 6 week challenge at Krav Maga Revolution. However, after 6 weeks, I feel like I’m much more well equipped. Asher takes his time and breaks down every component of the scenarios and techniques he presents. He is able to guide people, at all skill levels, to get to the next step. The discipline, camaraderie, knowledge and experience that are all integral aspects of Asher’s curriculum have come together to create one of the best learning environments I’ve ever had the honor and pleasure to be a part of. In the past 6 weeks I’ve lost 21 and a half pounds (seriously!), my mental clarity and physical conditioning have never been better. Krav Maga Revolution and Asher Smiley are the hands down best out there. Period. A huge thanks to you Asher for being the leader and teacher that you are.

Jonny W.

I started with a Six Week Transformation Challenge, and became a full member. Asher is a natural instructor who is both calming to the mind and motivational. Krav Maga Revolution is my go to when I need to get my head right. The people I have met in my journey thus far have been positive and encouraging! While I haven't seen a tremendous difference on the scale my clothes are looser, my belt went down 2 full notches! I look forward to more training!!!