In today’s fast-paced world, parents are constantly seeking activities that not only keep their children physically active but also instill valuable life skills. Our kids/teens who participate in Krav Maga experience a wide range of benefits that positively impact their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Building Confidence and Respect Our Krav Maga classes empower kids/teens to believe in themselves! They gain a sense of accomplishment, self-assurance and increased confidence knowing they have the skills to protect themselves if needed.  Fitness and Strength Our classes are an ..read more

Krav Maga New York Offers Martial Arts Classes for Men, Women and Kids 7-Days a Week. A Martial arts classes vary in style are nowadays are available in almost every community, but in Somers, a form of martial arts known as Krav Maga aims to make everyday people safe and fit. Unlike Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, or other forms of rule-based competition, Krav Maga is designed for real world situations where rules simply do not apply. Renowned worldwide as one of the most effective methods for self-defense, Krav Maga teaches practitioners how best to neutralize attacks and escape ..read more

Krav Maga Training. Why I Do What I do It was a warm and sunny early evening in June. As I drove back from Binghamton to my home in Orange County on Route 17, I reflected back on the past 36 hours. As a Captain in charge of Troop “C” – Zone 2 (Binghamton), I had been recalled to the Binghamton area to lead the State Police operation in response to a fatal tornado that had devastated the area. We had worked through the night – looking for injured and assessing the damage. I remember feeling a sense of relaxation (probably more fatigue) as I drove through Sullivan County. All I could think abo ..read more

Krav Maga New York Offers Community Based Israeli Self Defense Classes in Somers Earlier this year, Somers based Krav Maga New York (KMNY) reaffirmed its commitment to keep our community fit and safe. Acting as Company spokesperson, Erin O’Neill, KMNY’s Program Director, stated, “We intend to provide more Israeli self defense classes, seminars, mass introductory lessons, and a variety of other community oriented training opportunities.  You can expect a lot from us in the coming months.” KMNY’s decision to offer more training opportunities was necessary given a recent string of unpreced ..read more

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Eight peer leaders from North Salem High School participated in Verbal Self-Defense Classes, taught by Davide Gristina of Somers based Krav Maga New York. The goal was to learn how to fight back at a bully by using your own words and attitude. Students were taught to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain control while confronting anger. One of the segments concentrated on ways of helping others by removing the targeted person, as well as using humor, language and eye contact to maintain an influence of power, strength and control. Students in the workshop practi ..read more

We’re Krav Maga New York.  Our system unlike others.  We teach Verbal Judo, a proven, principle based approach that empowers kids through the use of language.  Though it may be hard to understand what that means and how Verbal Judo can help, here is how one parent explained it: ” The service KMNY is providing is a true blessing.  To my knowledge, there are no other similar resources out there…certainly none so immediately practical, effective, and supportive. If your child is experiencing unwanted pointing, staring, touching, name calling, or other forms of taunting and is ..read more

Krav Maga New York is renowned for martial arts classes in Somers for preschool, kids, teens, and adults. You will find a number of fun-filled classes including: Kids Krav Maga classes Adult Krav Maga classes Krav Maga Fitness classes Private Lessons Birthday Parties Krav Maga New York mixes a great blend of fitness, discipline and self defense into their lessons, that make this the perfect activity for all ages. Keeping fit and having a regular stress relieving endeavour is critical these days. Being able to combine that, with learning valuable skills that can save your life, makes martial ..read more