Krav Maga Unyted

I’ve been doing Martial Arts, on and off, for over 20 years. I started going to Krav Maga Unyted when they first opened this location, and went for a solid year and a half. I was hooked. They have the best instructors, the best workouts, the most friendly people and hands down the best workout I’ve ever had. Be ready to work hard, sweat harder, and feel great.
I had to slow down when work got busy and then left permanently when I left LA. But when I was doing it regularly, I was in the best shape of my life.
A couple things to note. Although all of the people who work out here are incredibly nice, they can also be very intense and seem pretty hardcore to newbies. If you’re new, get to know some of them and please ask questions if you don’t know how to do something. You’ll be amazed how quickly you’ll feel like a part of the family and how quickly going to the gym will feel like hanging out with your friends.
If you have an injury or are worried about something, speak up about about it. The people who work here are not doctors, they cannot diagnose or treat injuries, but if you tell them that you have a problem, they will help modify exercises and will never give you a hard time if an injury prevents you from doing something. Perhaps more importantly, tell your partner. If your partner knows you have an injury, they can work with you and be careful about it.
As others have mentioned, the cancellation policies are pretty rigid. Make sure to plan ahead and not miss any deadlines, because it could end up costing you an extra month (which is not cheap).

First timer to martial arts so far it’s been a great experience. The instructors I’ve had the pleasure of working with have been patient welcoming supportive, respectful, caring, detailed in there instructions and display excellent sportsmanship. If your looking for a place to learn and get an amazing workout Krav Maga Unyted is your place. I would definitely recommend this school

Before you sign up, they don’t ask anything about your medical record, the level of fitness. Don’t explain anything of krev mega. I got hurt badly (I was rolling around on the floor and shouting because of the pain) while helping another person to practice a move at the first class. In front of the whole class, the manager of the instructors didn’t check my condition, he just LAUGHED about it as if it’s a funny thing. Not even one apologize. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I’m coming up on 2 weeks, and I’ll probably update, as the year goes on. I genuinely impressed with all aspects of this place. Good attitudes, all around. An hour here flies by. I’m definitely looking forward to what I will have learned by the year’s end.

This place is great im the new recruit been here just over a week i have went 4 days this week and am really happy people are really nice and friendly both the instructors and the other students
The beginner class is really intense but focused… I am starting krav maga from scratch here and relearning from the beginning…
Krav maga is a lot more intense then i remember from kenpo but i find since i started here many things i learned from kenpo in the past have been resurfacing and a cool experience.
I have taken a couple of the speed x classes this week as well and let me tell you its pretty tough. but it will snap your ass into shape…
For me i was looking for something that would get me going quick some boot camp military style training minus the drill instructors…
So far all of the trainers have been really nice low key knowledgable and they keep you focused…
Of course you cant just jump into the krav maga n speed x without killing yourself it will take time to build up but thats the key to build up and the instructors motivate you to push as hard as you can and keep you moving forward… and most of all the instructors make it fun
This shit is intense and addictive and makes you want more…
I guess thats the point right…
Come try it, its a bit pricy but its worth it
Its definitely a place that you will like
Just a quick warning… You will need to make a big commitment as far as time and effort in both the krav maga and the speed x

Really good classes and friendly staff but once you have a medical issue and need to postpone, you get transferred to administration and they turn into an automated robot, specifically jessica. I wanted to pause my membership but instead cancelled altogether. They could’ve had years of my money as I was such a Krav Maga cheerleader but because of inflexible billing I decided to quit altogether. Oh and now I’m getting emails to join lol, no thank you.

I took beginners krav marga and speed X classes. It was tough to do both. If you’re into learning self defense or want to punch something krav marga was great. There was a warm up and mostly paired up sparring practice. Instructor was very helpful and good at demonstration and explaining.
Speed X is my favorite. It’s 1 hour of varied exercises such as burpees, hang on bar toe to bar, throwing heavy ball, push ups, jump rope w/​heavy rope, rowing, lunges etc. the instructor was really enthusiastic and come by to help if needed.

Great gym and awesome people to train with. If you’re looking for something different than you typical weight lifting, this is an awesome alternative. If you don’t drench in sweat after a session, that means you weren’t trying. Instead of doing cardio in the gym, I come here and train. Even though it’s a great place, it does have some downfalls which I’ll list below.
Pros:
* Great instructors who are willing to offer assistance and guide you
* Clean facilities and free towels to use
* They make sure you work your a$$ off and no slacker will get away
* Other students are easy going and fun to train with
* First class is free!
Cons:
* Certain hours it can be painfully packed and its hard to train without bumping into someone
* Washer/​dryers occasionally break rending no available towels to use
* Personally the A/​C is a little weak and can get a little hot
Price: They do monthly plans and prices vary between $ 175 per month (3 month commitment) or $ 150 per month (1 year commitment) **These prices may change**
Overall I would give this place 4.5 stars but I’m feeling generous and will bump them to the 5 star bracket.

So, The reason I wanted to learn Krav Maga is because I want to learn how to defend myself. I have been approached twice. Once by gang members, and once by a man drunk, on drugs with a knife and a gun. I didn’t get hurt in those instances but it did make me realize I’d feel better if I knew how to defend myself.
I was scared at first when I went to check out Krav Maga Unyted for my first free class, but Gabe was extremely welcoming, even to a noob like myself.
As I walked in the room for my first hour class, I was nervous about the people there, thinking that people were going to be pretentious, but everyone was awesome. The vibe made me want to do better. I learned a technique, had a great work out, and even made a friend.
I decided to make the investment and have been going for about 3 weeks now.
I went in unsure just looking to learn how to defend myself from what could be, and ended up finding a place that gives me a great workout, some lessons on real life defense, a hub to be around great people, and a fantastic hobby.

I tried this gym for nine months. I never really grew to enjoy it, but I continued because they have a 30 day notice cancelation policy. My credit card was set up to auto pay them at each billing term. When it was canceled recently before the billing period I thought it would be a perfect chance to opt out of my membership. I went there with $ 175 cash in hand prepared to cancel. They told me that they *could not* do it for me, and that I had to go online. I did that and now I’m getting email notices that I need to update my billing info. I emailed them with an offer to, again, swing by and pay them for my last 30 days, and so far they’re ignoring me. They are making it utterly impossible yo sever the relationship. What’s worse, their emails are telling me my membership is not cancelled! After I’ve given notice verbally and online. What’s up with that?

About the facility: it’s clean, nice and organized.
But what I love about KMU: the instructors, member staff and, of course, the classes.
I’ve been in many gyms (and fight clubs) out there and I have an issue with commitment, now I am going to my 9^th month at KMU and couldn’t be happier.
Classes (SpeedX and SpeedX Combat) are AWESOME, working on your cardio and strenght and you will NOT be bored!
Fighting and Krav Maga classes with AWESOME as well, instructors CARE about what you are doing.
Plus: the vibe at KMU is great, everybody is super friendly and always helping each other.
I love KMU! It is my second house!
PS: Showers are great!!!

I had always been in sports like track and field, soccer, basketball, but nothing compares to the intense workout you get at KMU. Whether you’re looking for technique, strength training, or to burn 800 calories in an hour, this gym has a class to fit your needs. The instructors strive to encourage you, challenge you, and remind you to never give up. Although it may seem intimidating at first, KMU is filled with great coaches and challenging partners who you will become like your little family. The workouts are tough at first, but once you get the hang of it one class just won’t satisfy your adrenaline.
Being a member for about 2 years has really changed my life, once I reached 3 classes a day I had lost about 25 pounds within 4 months. Consistent classes will truly transform your body, while having more fun than you typically would on a week night. I can’t think of a day where I don’t recommend or just chat about my gym with friends or my family (who are also members). Joining Krav Maga Unyted is truly an investment which will help you maintain a healthier lifestyle, acquire skills in self-​defense, and meet highly motivated, caring people and instructors.
(Really a super overdue Unilocal review)

Fantastic atmosphere, excellent people, good environment and amenities, and challenging classes. I would recommend KMU to anyone in the Los Angeles area!

I took a free trial class. It was my first time at any krav magra class so I was a little nervous especially being there by myself. But the instructors were superr nice and helpful! The class was free and they give you water and let you borrow a towel and gloves!
It was a first time beginners class, so it was mostly basics like practicing punching in different ways as well as some basic stance and defense moves. But you can get a nice workout and sweat in as long as you try hard and move fast.
Unfortunately at this time I can’t afford to pay much for gym/​extracurricular activities.
I recommend checking this place out, the service is great!

I came in last week for a trial class. I have been looking for a gym near my work, where I can drop in on days I have to stay late and miss my normal boxing class.
First of all, this gym is awesome. The facility itself is large and clean and the equipment is well taken care of. They have three separate training rooms, plus showers, changing rooms, towel service, etc. I took the Krav Maga beginners class, and had a blast. It was not very challenging for me, but I enjoyed the techniques and drills the instructor gave us. The others attending the class were very welcoming, and the overall vibe was very welcoming.
Four stars because they don’t offer drop in classes for those not interested or unable to commit to a long term membership. I would love to come back and take more classes here, but am not interested in coming more than once a week.

I’d give the workout classes themselves 5 stars but reducing a star for logistical matters.
I had an awesome month trial deal and I was able to try several different SpeedX instructors and got a Krav Maga class in on my last day. I have nothing but great things to say about the SpeedX instructors. They are really passionate about what they do and they’re walking around the entire time making sure your form is correct and answering questions. SpeedX itself is a killer workout and it’ll leave you sore for days. It was after my second SpeedX class that I painfully learned what DOMS means… But after a month of going to at least one Speed X class a week my body definitely looked and felt a lot stronger. The only advice I’d give is to get there early because I agree with another reviewer that said there is not enough stretching, but you can easily fix that by stretching on your own beforehand.
Krav Maga was also very fun. It turns out I love punching and kicking drills. I actually regret only taking one class now.
Now on the the reasons I had to deduct a star. Parking. If you’re already paying a significant amount for your membership every month I think you should be able to also park for free. $ 2 every time you go adds up. Also, the parking guy isn’t really flexible when it comes to driving into the parking lot at 5:55 for your 6pm class and he still wants to charge you $ 2. He’s ridiculous. I tried bargaining with him several ways, in English, in Spanish, in are you serious?, etc. Nothing, he still wanted $ 2 for 5 minutes of parking. That means that for free parking for your 6pm class you have to drive in at 6pm and then theres the problem that you won’t have enough time to stretch.
It would even help if the $ 2 covered more than 90 minutes because if I’m paying for parking I’d like to at least get bang for my buck and do two classes. The other day I did two classes and paid $ 6. Tried to bargain with the parking guy again, this time super sweetly, but nothing. Sucks.
Also, they don’t have enough options for 7am classes. I start work on the other side of downtown at 9am so a 7am SpeedX class at least one day during the week would make me a happy woman because I’d be able to get a class and a shower in and make it to work at the perfect hour.
And there are no Sunday classes. Sunday is a great day for a workout, but no classes here on Sunday.
That’s about it. I’ll probably be back once at least one of these three things changes because then at least I’ll feel like I’m getting the perfect deal for my membership fee. I miss the place already!

So, you crossfit, eh?
Well, I’m happy for you and your swole.
Will your swole protect you from someone who isn’t intimidated by your muscular physique?
Probably not.
Sorry, swole means little to me.
Hey, I gave crossfit a go long before it became the fad that it is today.
You know what? Doing only one hour of Krav Maga training a week at KMU has been infinitely more beneficial than any other exercise regiment I’ve ever committed to.
— I’m stronger than I’ve ever been in my life without big bulky muscles
— Lost weight
— Built up an incredible amount of confidence
— Can react and defend myself gaining a greater chance of surviving a life-​threatening situation.
And that’s just going once a week for one hour!
***BEGIN SIDEBAR***
If you’ve ever searched the internet about Krav Maga, at some point in time you will come across a number of forums and YouTube videos by MMA fanboys trying to downplay the effectiveness of Krav Maga. Umm, what’s the point in going to a UFC Gym if you don’t plan on fighting in an octogon? Last time I checked, having your eyes gouged hurts like hell… so does a swift kick to the family jewels!
Here’s a newsflash: Just because you wear Affliction or TapouT t-​shirts and watch every PPV UFC fight doesn’t mean you know squat about no holds barred street fighting!
***END SIDEBAR***
Aside from Krav Maga training, KMU offers SpeedX (HIIT) and SpeedX Combat (HIIT+KM).
And their membership fees are more reasonable than joining a crossfit gym. Sign up for a year and you reap even more savings! What’s more, you have unlimited access to Krav Maga, SpeedX, and SpeedX Combat classes (if you haven’t achieve Yellow Belt, you cannot participate in Intermediate Level Krav Maga classes).
Each of their highly qualified instructors are easy going but are beasts in class! They will help you extend your threshold with challenging exercises however, in the event that you have an existing injury, you can notify your instructor and they will alter your exercise. Carnation is my hero!
Before you commit to that crossfire gym at the corner near you, come check out Krav Maga Unyted first. Check out their free class and I know you’ll get hooked!
90 Minute parking at The Medallion Apartments is only $ 2 with validation.

hm, mixed feelings
first of all, it took me awhile to get a hold of someone
so i could set up a time to come in for a trial class
i sent an e-​mail and didn’t receive a response so i called in
we communicated via e-​mail but the process was pretty disorganized
where i found myself correcting the staff member on the dates and times of the classes
finally i got a chance to check out the spot
the parking garage next door is free after 6 which is great
(make sure you take the elevator and not the stairs b/​c it’s freaking
scary)
and the staff members were pretty welcoming and friendly
just make sure you read the descriptions of the classes carefully
i made the mistake and thought i was signed up for a KM or defense class
but was registered for a speedx class which was very similar to a crossfit class
as someone who loves to workout, i’m familiar with HIIT, tabata training, etc.
so i had a lot of fun with the routine, although i couldn’t finish all of the exercises
the only problem was that there wasn’t enough stretching before/​after
or direction/​correction in form from the instructor minus a short intro in the beginning
if i was new to this type of fitness (like my gf who also took the class with me)
i think i could have easily injured myself
i found myself with DOMS four days after this workout
they weren’t pushy about signing us up for membership
which i appreciated
but this isn’t really the type of workout that’s for me
so i don’t think i’ll be back

I’ve been a member here since March 2014. First off, a little background info: I’ve been passionate about fitness and working out for most of my life (I’m 28) with no solid foundation on martial arts or self defense besides rough housing with buddies. I also did jujitsu for a few months when I was 8? Or 9? So that doesn’t really count lol.
I’ve always wanted to practice an artform/​self defense. After my first free trial I fell in love with the environment. You’re welcomed with comfort from the start. Great customer service.
$ 2 parking for 90 min. $ 6 after.
Very welcoming and friendly staff at the front desk.
Nice clean bathroom for those who would like to shower after a workout and possibly get ready for work.
All the necessary training gear for purchase is almost always in stock.
Currently 2 large training rooms with the necessary equipment for a self defense/​martial arts based gym.
3^rd training room is opening in November (totally stoked about that). Which means more classes. This is important for the flexibility with training around an already busy schedule most people have.
All the trainers are awesome!!! They help you become stronger people physically and mentally. They will push you but in a positive and encouraging way.
They’ll always remind you to give it your all to the best of your capabilities.
If you’re looking for a place to train without feeling discouraged, this is the place for you!
If your intention is to stay fit and learn basic self defense they offer the speed x (cross fit style) classes and the krav maga classes.
If you’re into mma they offer fight and combatives classes as well.
I always feel accomplished after training… a feeling I don’t get from a basic gym workout.
Awesome gym, cool crowd of members and top notch trainers.
I highly recommend this place to anyone!!!

If youre in downtown and looking for a good workout, look no further. I do both the bag classes and speedx, both KICK MY ASS. The whole team is great, helpful as can be… and compared to other like gyms the price is nothing. Ammeneties are nice. Finally a gym where its not gross to shower.
Check it out!!!