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An Israeli Self-Defense system that is designed to end a confrontation quickly.
Learn REAL self-defense in a private training and safe environment.
It's time to get started with our beginners classes.
What if someone broke into your house while you were sleeping. What would you do?
"When seconds matter..the police are only minutes away."
What if someone tried to attack your significant other. Could you protect them from harm?
"People think they will rise to the occasion, when what actually happens is they fall to their lowest level of training."
The MOST COMMON attacks are actually the EASIEST to defend. Very few attackers have any training at all. Even a little training gives you a massive advantage.
Krav Maga is a practical and effective self-defense system developed for the Israeli military, designed to equip individuals with real-world combat skills. Unlike traditional martial arts, Krav Maga focuses on instinctive movements, aggressive counterattacks, and efficiency in neutralizing threats. It combines techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, and street fighting making it adaptable to various situations, including armed and multiple-attacker scenarios. With an emphasis on situational awareness and rapid decision-making, Krav Maga is widely used by law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians seeking practical self-defense skills.
More than just a combat system, Krav Maga promotes physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-confidence. Training includes drills that simulate real-life attacks helping practitioners develop quick reflexes and the ability to react under pressure. Unlike sport-based martial arts, Krav Maga has no rules or competitions—its sole purpose is survival. Whether you're looking to improve self-defense capabilities, build strength, or boost confidence, Krav Maga offers a powerful and efficient way to stay prepared for any situation.
Master Joseph Edmondson is a World Champion martial artist with over 50 years of experience. He holds numerous black belts, most notably in Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Hapkido, and soon to be Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 10-time martial arts hall-of-fame inductee and has trained over 10,000 students around the world. In addition, he also is a certified firearms and defensive tactics instructor with over 20 years in the Security/Executive Protection industry.
"Next Level is the BEST!"
"I started training with Next Level in 2023. I had experience with other Krav schools and without hesitation, Next Level is the best!"
- Baron A. / Business Owner
"Coach Joe is AMAZING!"
"Today I walk with a different level of confidence. It's not arrogance, but with the training I've received from Coach Joe, I am now much more confident in my ability to protect myself and my family."
- Josh R. / Business Owner
"Best Decision EVER!"
"I've been training with Master Edmondson for years and couldn't have made a better decision for my martial arts growth. Super Happy!"
- Jeff L. / Business Owner
COMBATIVEs
Knowing how to strike is one thing, but knowing when to strike is a key component to your survival in a dangerous encounter.
Learn what to do and when to do it.
WEAPONS DEFENSE
Learn how to defend against edged and blunt weapons, such as knives and sticks, as well as defending against handguns and rifles.
GROUND
defense
Most people don't know how to defend themselves when the fight goes to the ground.
Gain the tactical knowledge to be able to take control of the situation and make sure the threat is neutralized.
multiple attackers
Fighting one person is hard enough. What happens when there are more than one?
A high percentage of violent encounters involve more than one attacker.
conditioning
Conditioning is an important part of what we do here. Even though most fights only last 10-12 seconds, they might be the most explosive 10-12 seconds of your life.
If you're not ready, you could be in trouble.
CONDITION
LEVELS
Most people are completely unaware of what is going on around them.
Learn to detect, identify, and respond to threats before they become a problem.
We understand you might have some questions. These are the ones we get most frequently.
We offer specialized Self-Defense training in the arts of Krav Maga and Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Although most of our students train in classes 2x per week, we do have options to train more if desired. That is going to depend on you, your schedule, and our available classes. Of course, the more you train, the better you will get - faster. We have options that will fit your schedule and budget.
That's a great question! When you join our program, you will need our starter pack, which is all the equipment you'll use for first 18 months. The starter pack for Krav Maga includes your academy pants, academy shirt, mouthpiece, handwraps, and gloves.
First, set-up your call with Master Joe. On the call, we will discuss program details, what you're looking for, and how whether or not we can even help.
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