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Krav Maga New York proudly offering martial arts classes in Somers since 2004
Krav Maga New York martial arts classes in Somers, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults.
Who we Are And why You Should Take Martial Arts Classes Here
From the start, Krav Maga New York has been dedicated to changing people’s lives one person at a time. Through martial arts classes, education and coaching, we strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all our members – and we take pride in creating an environment that allows individuals to achieve their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels.
In all of our programs students will learn Krav Maga skill sets to protect themselves – and we stand behind our realistic and practical approach to self defense.
Get To Know Us World Class Martial Arts Instructors
Davide G.
Davide was actively looking for something different and as fate would have it, in 1996 that something was a $19 trial offer for 2 martial arts classes. As Davide likes to kid, that trial class never ended. In 2002, Davide was introduced to Krav Maga for the first time and he immediately recognized its power, simplicity and effectiveness. He knew that he wanted to teach it and pursued that desire with passion. In 2004, he obtained his first Krav Maga Instructor certification and has since been certified as Krav Maga Black Belt Instructor, as a Fitness Instructor, a Civilian Armed Tactics Instructor, a Law Enforcement Training Instructor and Verbal Judo Instructor. Davide is KMNY’s Owner, License Holder, Chief Instructor and a third degree Black Belt.
Erin O.
Erin grew up on karate and MMA earning her first black belt at age twelve. Sports and athletics were always a part of her life, and after graduating from college, she continued to pursue her love of fitness and delved deeper into self-defense oriented training. In 2009, she met Davide and about a year later she took Krav Maga’s grueling seven day certification course. The tough training made her stronger and more tenacious. Over the course of several more years, Erin earned certifications as a Krav Maga Training Instructor and is now a third degree Krav Maga Black Belt Instructor. She is also a member of the NSCA (National Strength Conditioning Association). Erin truly enjoys the energy of working with both children and adults. She finds watching her students of all ages improve in strength and stamina inspirational. If Erin looks familiar, you might recognize her from her toddler modeling days. She is a bold adventurer, and inspiration for women power and devoted hard worker.
Marc M.
Marc has been a Police Officer for more than 20 years, starting in the Bronx but now with the Westchester County Police. He is a 12 year SWAT team member and instructor, and currently trains new police recruits as well as SWAT teams in firearms, tactics and defensive tactics. Marc has deep respect for the reality of Krav Maga training because of its ability to build off of the body’s natural movement. Marc is a Certified Krav Maga Training Instructor, a third degree Black Belt Instructor, a Civilian Armed Tactics Instructor and Law Enforcement Training Instructor, and he shares his invaluable expertise teaching both fellow officers and students.
Bill M.
Bill’s lifelong interest in the martial arts started in childhood with a proclivity for boxing and kickboxing. Before long, he filled his father’s army duffel bag with dirt, and he dragged it into his basement and used to train – and he knew then that this type of activity would always be a part of his identity. Bill would practice what he learned from watching other people box. His brother was into jiu jitsu and judo, and Bill would learn informally from his brother. After Bill’s jiu jitsu school closed, he did some research and in 2006 joined Davide’s classes. He kept coming back, trained, earned his Krav Maga Black Belt and began teaching in 2014. He finds it rewarding to watch students strive to better themselves as they go out of their comfort zones realizing that they can do it. As they gain confidence, students believe in themselves and are willing to take on even more challenges. If you think you recognize him from your local soccer field, that’s him; Bill’s second sport of passion is soccer!
Emily L.
In 2015, Emily’s older sister convinced her (I guess you could say forced her) to attend a local, women’s only self-defense seminar taught by Krav Maga New York. Emily had no idea what she was getting into, but after the seminar, Emily signed up for a trial and later enrolled as a full-fledged Krav Maga New York student. As a student, she attended close to 300 classes in her first year, beating all attendance records. Emily found the training challenging, inspiring, and empowering, and trained relentlessly. Today, Emily is a certified Krav Maga Instructor and a second degree Black Belt, and continues to attend an unprecedented number of classes. She trains almost every day, and when she’s not training, she’s transferring her knowledge and inspiring others. Although on the training mats she’s part machine, if you spend a few minutes with her off the mat you’ll quickly learn that Emily is down to earth, lots of fun to be around and even a little shy. When she’s not training, she builds her own guitars, enjoys music, going to concerts, plays video games, and likes to chill out with good movie.
Amanda L.
Amanda’s background in Krav Maga began after a co-worker showed her a flyer for a Women’s Defense Seminar. Amanda took this suggestion and ran with it. After trying Krav Maga for one month, she couldn’t stop. She believes it’s crucial for women to feel self-empowered. After a year and a half of training, Amanda earned her certification as a Krav Maga Training Instructor and is now a second degree Black Kelt. She enjoys challenging herself and is currently working towards the goal of obtaining a certification in Personal Training. Amanda enjoys watching new students develop skills and strength, and she sees herself continuing to train and teach as she advances into deeper and exciting challenges. Teaching is a gift Amanda shares with others, but Amanda has a fun side too. You might hear her recite a quote from the famous Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax. In fact, Amanda knows every word!
Alvin A.
Alvin’s children and wife were participating in a local karate class, and when Krav Maga was offered on alternating days, Alvin decided it was time for him to give his interest in the MMA a try. Alvin married his passions of being an instructor and an extreme athlete. His dynamic energy as a manager in the hospitality industry presents the perfect conduit for being a certified Krav Maga Training Instructor and a second degree Black Belt. He feels called to helping people and recognizes that everyone learns in different ways and on different levels. He especially likes to break things down so students can find ways to make progress. His accolades are genuine, and in his words, “Seeing students with smiles on their faces is so rewarding to me.” His enthusiasm is contagious, and he’s willing to go that extra mile – or ten miles rather. Alvin trained for two years and knocked off one hour of his personal best time during a Tough Mudder run. You can always say, “May The Force be with you,” when you pass him by. His boyhood dream of being Luke Sywalker need never die.
Chris M.
Bio coming soon
Davide was on the hunt for a constructive hobby, and, as fate would have it, in 1996 that hobby began in a trial martial arts class. From that day forward, he never looked back. His fervor for the art continued to build over the next five years as he earned his first black belt. In 2002, Davide tried Krav Maga for the first time and fell in love with it. He knew that he wanted to teach. In 2003, he obtained the first of many certifications including: Krav Maga Training Instructor, Krav Maga Black Belt Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Civilian Armed Tactics Instructor and Law Enforcement Training Instructor. Davide is devoted to sharing his passion for Krav Maga and fitness with people.