As a lady, I wasnt interested in doing any sort of marital arts but kept getting bugged by my family to just try out Springfield Krav Maga. So I did, MULTIPLE times and I love it! Its not anything like I thought it would be. The moves youre taught are practical for every day self defense situations and are practiced like youd actually use them in real life. All the moves I learned from the first class have stayed with me because of this. If youre on the fence, take the leap and try it out! You wont regret it!!!!

As someone a bit older, who never participated in any sports or physical fitness, I wasn’t quite sure how well I would hold up to the training. Two months in and I’m very happy I chose to dive in and find out. The instruction has been great, and I love that while I’m learning these potentially life-saving moves, there’s the bonus of getting myself in better shape, too.Anyone interest in learning to defend themselves would do well to give them a try.

Definitely the top choice for Krav Maga in Springfield. I spent several months learning from Chad as part of a self defense course he had created for a volunteer organization I work with. 5 nights a week we spent working on skills, technique, safety and prevention. Chad is incredibly knowledgeable, very dedicated to not only the methods and skills of Krav but also to the students understanding and comprehension of what hes teaching. He is great at keeping it real and making sure its very lifelike and you feel confident that you could get out of any scenario that he trains you for. Ive also taken one day seminars that focus on things like home invasion or rape prevention from Chad. Each time I come away learning something new. Feeling a little more empowered and a lot safer than before I had attended the seminar. I cannot recommend Chad and Inside Defense highly enough. You wont be disappointed.

Chad and crew at Inside Defense are not only professional, but also a great group of people. They taught me defense tactics that anyone at any skill level would able to do. They are passionate about making everyone feel able to protect themselves. I cant wait for the 2nd session.

Our team worked with Krav Maga Springfield Inside Defense for several months throughout this year. We enjoyed Chads professionalism and expertise and came away learning much more than we ever imagined possible. This kind of training challenges you to learn a lot in a short amount of time and on-going self-defense classes are made available for those who want to continue to hone their skills. We would definitely recommend Inside Defense to anyone!

I have only attended one class and it was a Womens Only self defense class. I am currently a freshman attending college away from home and I took this during the summer before I left home. This class was a real confidence booster and it taught me some very practical and effective self defense moves. I was so nervous to attend, but my fears were quickly put to rest. Krav Maga Springfield was a very welcoming place and I felt immediately at ease. The class was a lot of fun, but definitely felt like I worked hard as well. I would definitely attend again when I come back home!

Inside Defense Krav Maga Springfield is fantastic! The instruction and training is both challenging and fun. Chad Beal also teaches a Youth Krav Maga class that both my kids love! Great instruction for kids that teaches awareness and safety along with athletic training! I highly recommend checking it out!

Been coming to here for awhile now. I would recommend Krav Maga Springfield to anyone that wants to learn how to defend there self and have a good workout with it. Instructor Chad this is great at what he does. In every class you learn something new. Dont just read the reviews, come and try it out.

I am a beginner to this kind of self defense training. Chad Beal is our trainer and I must say he does things the way it might happen in real life. Sometimes you will get bruised, but it is always better in the long run as if you would encounter a situation and just freeze, because you dont know how to counter an opponent which will want to harm you. I love to train at Krav Maga Springfield - Inside defense. Also, just to mention, the people which train at this facility are all a great team. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to be able to defend themselves and their loved ones!

I have attended both regular classes and the Women;s Only self defense classes held by Krav Maga Springfield. I cannot say enough good things about the classes and the instructor, Chad Beal. If you are a woman who would like to learn to protect herself and build self confidence, then this is the place for you. You feel welcome and equal - you do not feel intimidated or inferior. This is a very safe and encouraging environment. I strongly encourage any woman to put her fears aside and try a class at Krav Maga Springfield.

This is the place to go for real-world self defense knowledge. Chad is a great, understandable, and passionate teacher. I highly recommend Inside Defense for anyone seeking to increase their ability to defend themselves.

Offers group classes, private lessons and seminars. Very knowledgeable and passionate instructor who seems to genuinely enjoy working with people. Self defense class could be intimidating but Chad will make you feel right at home!

The Women only self defense class I attended was very good! Chad and his group from Inside Defense were very professional and great to work with. I would highly recommend this class!

Very impressed with the instructors knowledge and skill. Their friendliness and patience while working with beginners is crucial. Definitely recommend!

I have been going to Krav Maga Springfield- Inside Defense for about a little over 6 months now. If you want to learn self defense this is the place. Great classmates that motivate and encourage you to excel. Great IKMF certified instructor who actually cares about your safety in this increasingly violent world. This is a contact combat no nonsense Krav Maga class.

I was anxious to take my first class with Inside Defense Krav Maga. Once the class started I felt empowered! It was fast paced and intense, but I left with the knowledge necessary to keep myself safe and help myself should that situation arise. Im looking forward to my second class!

I have been attending Krav Maga Springfield since day one. Chads professionalism and expertise in coaching has given me the skills and confidence to know that I can protect myself and my family. If you want to learn the best self defense in the world there is no better place to learn than at Krav Maga Springfield with Chad Beal as your instructor.

Chad does a great job with the kids self defense and my girls love it even more than I anticipated. Real life stuff that I hope they never have to use but I know they will be ready if needed.

Chad and the other instructors do a great job of making the classes fun while keeping the seriousness of learning self defense. They take you step by step and do their best to make sure that you understand all that they are trying to teach you.

Was very pleased with the class. All of the instructors were very professional and made every one feel at ease. Would highly recommend them.

Ive been training at Krav Maga Springfield for a few months now. With every passing class my understanding of Chads bigger picture philosophy seems to grow exponentially. A couple of months ago he said something that really resonated with me. He said, in a real world situation, no matter what happens, if you protect your family and yourself and get everyone home safely, then youve won. Now that may not be verbatim, but every aspect of his teachings are deeply rooted in real-world application. Being prepared changes everything in the pivotal moments. If youve ever been in any kind of physical altercation, chances are youve thought, after the fact, about all of the things you couldve done or shouldve done but just didnt because there was no time to process what was happening in that moment. The only way to be prepared for the worst is to prepare - for the worst. Get a plan. Get comfortable with it. Because lets be honest, The world we live in can be diseased with conflict and desperate people. A little preparation could turn out to be the situational cure you need if ever misfortune should spill onto your path. Krav Maga Springfield. See you there.

I have worked with Chad for years and I can say there is not a better instructor in Springfield for teaching you how to defend yourself from a violent attack. Krav Maga is simple to learn and highly effective. Check out Krav Maga Springfield today!

Chad Beal at Inside Defense Krav Maga Springfield MO is not only certified by the International Krav Maga Federation, the official Krav Maga organization in the world, but hes also just a great person. Highly recommend!

I did an all womens class and everyone with chads group was very professional and I would highly recommend it.

I enjoyed this class and feel like I can easily apply what they taught me in threatening situations!! Would recommend for anyone who wants to protect themselves.

I have been studying Krav Maga for nearly 3 years now in my own hometown under a phenomenal instructor within same organization that Chad Beal, the instructor at Inside Defense, is a part of. I remember the first time Chad ever came to our gym to teach as a guest for my instructor while he was out of town. This was over 2 years ago. I was immediately very impressed by Chad and his knowledge and passion for Krav Maga. He showed every bit as much skill as my own instructor yet was very different in how he taught. He had a friendly personality but the second it was class time he meant business and his presence was both commanding and serious but always mutually respectful and very helpful at the same time. He did great at emphasizing the importance of the life and death stuff he was teaching us while still keeping us comfortable enough with him to ask questions and know hed take each one seriously without making you feel dumb as Ive experienced by other people in the past. He also very much owns HIS own Krav Maga, making it work best for him. For example my own instructor is taller and has more reach than myself and Chad and so his preferred go to attacks werent always the same as what Chads seemed to be or even what works for me. Chad is shorter and so he has adapted accordingly and made the most of it and his own Krav is badass in his own unique way and showed me truly how little size has to matter. You can protect yourself effectively no matter what your size is and I took great comfort in that because too am of shorter stature.Earlier this year I also had the privilege to go through the same instructors course that Chad and my own instructor went through and currently teach now as well and yet every time I get to train with or watch Chad teach at his events I am always walking away with something new that I didnt know before! He is a wealth of valuable information on self defense and I cant recommend him highly enough as an instructor! He is a badass and his students reflect it as well as his teaching! This is where you want to learn real self defense if youre in the Springfield area!

It has a great way of describing how and what to visualize! Love it

Very knowledgeable & professional. Great with kids.

So Im not really into giving 5 stars but I do not want to detract so I hope you read through the review.1st I was really excited to find a IKMF instructor there are a lot of gyms that offer Krav Maga but the instructors were not IKMF instructors. It takes a long investment to become an instructor so hats off to Chad for the commitment to Krav Maga.2nd No BS rip you off contracts like other gyms I have been to in the past.3rd Various options are available. I took a class with a friend for the Stay Away curriculum and then attended a regular class on Tuesday. I believe all teenage females should participate in he Stay Away curriculum.4th The people are nice. Im sure the longer I attend the more comfortable everyone will be. At my old MMA/BJJ gym we practiced how you Play and theres nothing like trying things against someone who is not going to submit to your attempts.5th It is affordable. I do not believe your safety should have a price tag on it however, I also believe you shouldnt get ripped off.6th My background has a mix of other martial arts such as Kenpo, BJJ, Boxing and paramilitary hand to hand combat training and really Krav Maga really is what it says. When designed it drew from several practices and puts together a practical defense system.Only thing Im mixed about is that a mat floor would be nice however, theres a part of me that enjoys training in a more realistic environment so if something hurts in training in real life It should not bother me. Ill update if my review changes for some reason other than that contact Chad if your interested. Hardest step is showing up, the rest is easy.

In class with Chad the first thing that hit me was the way you need to think. This is not just physical training but mentally what needs to be done to prevent an attack and how to stay away from a potentially bad situation.

I was really nervous about going, but the instructors are very nice and will work with you to make sure youve got the techniques down for both self defense and de-escalation of conflict situations.

I was nervous before the class, but after learning the skills I felt far more confident and prepared.