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Martial Arts and Self Defense in Saint Louis

Steve Sulze

Steve Sulze was born and raised in St. Louis. He grew up overweight and bullied his whole childhood and after junior year in high school, he decided to make a change. Since then Steve has always been involved in sports and physical activities outside of his career in IT. He had tried a few different martial arts when he was younger but felt many of the systems were not very realistic and/or intense as he wanted and never followed thru. He has been involved with weight lifting and physical training since high school and has trained numerous athletes in the St. Louis area.

When Steve saw a segment on the local news about Krav Maga in 2004, he went in the next day to try it out and was hooked. It was exactly what he had been looking for to compliment weight training and an overall great workout while also learning realistic self-defense and fighting.

After training for 6 months, he was invited by Israeli Krav Maga Black Belt Instructor Sam Sade who is one of the top black belt instructors in the world. Steve’s next goal was to become a certified Krav Maga instructor. He trained for a couple years with Sam Sade until Sam moved back to LA. Since then Steve has trained with 4 time Golden Glove boxing & kickboxing hall of fame coach Kevin Bozada, Bas Rutten, Amir Perets, Darren Levine, Jon Pascal, Steve Berger, Ryan Hoover, J.W. Wright and more always striving to continue to improve his knowledge and skills to pass on to his instructors and students.

Steve had the vision of running the best self-defense facility in the Midwest and it became a reality in 2008 when he opened Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness St. Louis, since then it has grown to be the awesome 10,000 sq. ft. a facility in Gravois Bluffs where people travel from hours away to come and train at XKM. He now has affiliates in Columbia, IL and Springfield, MO and continues to grow!

Steve often travels across the country to train with some of the top Krav Maga & MMA experts in the world. He is currently the only Krav Maga Worldwide Black Belt in Missouri.

Certifications:

  • 2nd Degree Krav Maga Worldwide Black Belt
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Blue Belt under J.W. Wright – Gracie Humaita
  • Tactical Firearms Instructor
  • Competitive Shooter
  • Krav Maga Law Enforcement Force Training Certified Instructor
  • Alpha Krav Maga International – Certified Instructor
  • Alpha Krav Maga Law Enforcement – Certified Instructor
  • Bas Rutten Fight Club – Basic Level Instructor Certified
  • Fit To Fight – Phase A Sparology Certified Instructor
  • Amateur MMA Record [1-1]
Martial Arts and Self Defense in Saint Louis

Tim D.

Tim got involved with Krav Maga because on October 1st, 2012, his birthday, he made a promise to himself to change his lifestyle from the sedentary, fast-food laden, pack of cigarettes a day rut he was in to a more healthy and active lifestyle.

 

A little after a month into running and lifting, he found himself becoming bored with it like many others that have switch to XKM. Tim was still motivated, but a lack of variety was frustrating. A quick google search brought up Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness St. Louis and the rest is history. He was accepted into XKM’s Apprentice Instructor program in February 2014 and was Phase A certified in May 2014 and he hasn’t looked back.

 

“Becoming an instructor has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done, and I love knowing that I’m helping people achieve their fitness and self-defense goals.”

Martial Arts and Self Defense in Saint Louis

Rachel A.

“I joined the 6 Week Fitness Challenge February of 2016, in hopes of getting in better shape for my November wedding. I was very apprehensive to invest since I had been a member at another gym for about 15 years. Even though I have played sports and worked out for the majority of my life, I was scared to be the "new" person. I cannot express enough how happy I am to have committed to the 6 week challenge. It was motivating, informative and fun. Being someone who has always worked out, this program mixed up my whole outlook to fitness and nutrition. I saw results that I haven't seen in years!

 

I think the most attractive aspect of the challenge (and the gym in general) is all of the one-on-one attentionyou receive. You're taught how to properly exercise, as well as, make modifications to prevent injuries. Since the challenge is designed to teach the basics of Krav Maga, it gives working out a "purpose". Needless to say, since I loved the challenge so much, I became a member of the gym, tested and received my yellow belt. 
Overall it's been a great experience I've learned a lot, got in the best shape I've been in ( down 16 lbs and 10 inches) and made some pretty cool friends :)”            
Martial Arts and Self Defense in Saint Louis

Shana B.

Results are in!! I completed 6 Week Fitness Challenge.  I’m down 13lbs and 11.5 inches.  I loved the instructors, they are so dedicated to all of us meeting our goals.  I was so excited to sign up after it was over to keep improving and get in better shape.  

 

The paleo meal plan was a life changer, it helped me learn and understand eating clean. It was a challenge for me to step outside of my comfort zone, but so glad I did because the intimidation was gone right away.  I train regularly now and have more confidence in myself than ever before.            - Shana B.

 

Current Progress: Down 13 lbs and 11.5 Inches

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Martial Arts and Self Defense in Saint Louis