Unleash Your Inner Warrior: Top Reasons to Join StrikeFit®

StrikeFit® is a high-pace, high-energy cardio kickboxing class that combines Krav Maga combatives and combinations. This innovative workout is an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts, as well as for people who are interested in self-defense, but are uncomfortable with physical aggression against another person. Here's why you should join StrikeFit today!

Cardio meets self-defense

One of the most significant advantages of StrikeFit is that it combines the benefits of a cardio workout with essential self-defense skills. Krav Maga focuses on real-world situations and emphasizes practical punching and kicking combinations. As you participate in StrikeFit, you'll not only burn calories and improve your cardiovascular health, but also learn valuable self-defense combatives.

Boost your confidence

We’ve seen plenty of people get anxious about hitting another person. StrikeFit® allows you to practice Krav Maga combative combinations against a heavy bag, not another person. StrikeFit® considers itself the stepping stone to Krav Maga classes. As you progress, you'll start to see improvements in your physical abilities and self-defense skills. We’ve seen how much this changes the confidence of our students. The knowledge that you can protect yourself in a dangerous situation can be incredibly empowering!

Relieve stress and improve mental health

Regular exercise is known to have positive effects on mental health and stress relief. StrikeFit® takes this a step further by providing an outlet for aggression and pent-up energy. The high-energy nature of the classes, combined with the focus on striking and kicking, allows you to release stress and tension in a safe and controlled environment.

Suitable for everyone

You don't need to be an experienced martial artist or fitness enthusiast to enjoy StrikeFit. The classes are designed to accommodate participants of all fitness levels and experience. Instructors provide modifications and adjustments to ensure everyone gets a great workout, no matter their current ability.

StrikeFit® cardio kickboxing offers a unique and exhilarating way to stay fit while learning practical self-defense skills. With its high-energy atmosphere, focus on skill-building, and supportive community at VSD, StrikeFit® is an excellent choice for anyone looking to spice up their fitness routine. We’re excited to offer it at Valley Self-Defense! Join us on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for class. To learn more, visit our website.

Over time, we've found a handful of tips to can help people cope with panic during class. You can use them with self-defense or in any part of your life where you experience panic attacks and anxiety.

If we say that exercise helps our mental health, we can't disconnect our feelings from it. This is why owner and instructor Danae Hudson cries on the mat during Krav Maga.

The body keeps the score when it comes to trauma. Krav Maga and self-defense has helped our instructor Danae when it comes to anxiety.

Krav Maga near me? There is! If you're looking for a Krav Maga class near you, Valley Self-Defense is a proud member of the International Krav Maga Federation with schools located across the United States. To find a school near you, visit the IKMF USA website.