KRAV MAGA WORLDWIDE FORCE TRAINING DIVISION Missouri’s Only Certified Krav Maga Worldwide Force Training Division
At Xtreme Krav Maga, we take pride in being Missouri’s exclusive provider of Krav Maga Worldwide Force Training Division (KMWFTD) programs. This distinction highlights our commitment to delivering top-tier training tailored for law enforcement and other professionals in need of real-world defensive tactics.
KMWFTD continuously evolves its techniques in collaboration with top use-of-force experts, including district attorneys, police liability defense attorneys, law enforcement administrators, and seasoned defensive tactics instructors. This ensures that our training provides practical, effective, and legally defensible solutions to real-world challenges.
Unmatched Benefits for Law Enforcement and Military
Krav Maga is designed for real-life situations, providing practical, tested techniques to keep you safe during high-pressure encounters.
Built on natural movements and simple principles, Krav Maga techniques are easy to learn, implement, and retain under stress.
Our reality-based training enhances your ability to stay calm, act decisively, and adapt quickly to any threat you may face.
Focused on Officer Safety and Real-World Effectiveness
Our training philosophy is straightforward: “Stop the problem and take safe control as quickly as possible.”
Officer safety is always the top priority – before, during, and after any confrontation. Our programs address a range of situations, including:
- Compliant scenarios
- Resistive encounters
- Assaultive/high-risk threats
- Life-threatening situations
Our mission is to equip officers and professionals with the skills they need to stay safe while maintaining the highest standards of responsibility and effectiveness.
Law Enforcement and Defensive Tactics Training
The Krav Maga system is internationally recognized as one of the most practical defensive tactics systems for law enforcement, with over 500 agencies in the United States trained in its methods.
Krav Maga’s relevance to modern law enforcement lies in its efficiency. Most agencies lack the time or resources for lengthy training courses, making Krav Maga an ideal solution. It is quick to learn, highly effective, and easy to retain.
Developed in an environment marked by extreme political violence, Krav Maga has been rigorously tested and refined in real-world scenarios. No other defensive tactics system has been proven in the streets and on the battlefield as extensively as Krav Maga.
According to law enforcement instructors who have undergone Krav Maga training, the most important and striking characteristics of the system are:
Because the system is based upon common principles and natural/instinctive movements, officers retain Krav Maga techniques with minimal review and practice.
Krav Maga emphasizes effectiveness and simplicity. This street system provides realistic defenses against a variety of aggressive attacks, whether the assailant is armed or unarmed.
Krav Maga’s unique, reality-based training is designed to improve the officer’s emotional and physical response to danger. These methods develop the ability to recognize danger at the earliest stages, react without hesitation, and escalate and de-escalate with the appropriate level(s) of force.
Krav Maga enables officers to deal with the most violent offenders they encounter, while remaining acutely aware of reasonable use-of-force and civil liability issues facing law enforcement.
Comprehensive Training Designed for Real-World Scenarios
The Krav Maga law enforcement training curriculum is meticulously structured to equip officers with the skills needed to handle a variety of high-pressure situations. The training focuses on practical techniques that prioritize efficiency, safety, and adaptability.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Combatives: Use of personal weapons for self-defense.
- Self-Defense: Techniques to neutralize threats quickly and effectively.
- Weapon Retention: Retaining firearms in the holster, out of the holster, standing, and on the ground.
- Defenses Against Handgun Threats: Practical methods to disarm and control.
- Defenses Against Long-Gun Threats: Specialized tactics for rifle threats.
- Long-Gun Retention: Retaining control of a long gun in various scenarios.
- Defenses Against Edged Weapon Threats and Attacks: Including improvised weapon defenses.
- Defenses Against Blunt Weapon Attacks: Addressing threats from sticks, pipes, and impact weapons.
- Utilizing an Impact Weapon for Defense: Techniques for striking and protection.
- Ground Fighting and Tactics: Adapted for law enforcement applications.
- Arrest and Control Tactics: Ensuring compliance and safety.
- Searching and Handcuffing: Effective methods for suspect management.
- Hostage Situations: Strategies to mitigate and resolve critical incidents.
- Special Operations: Training for scenarios such as suicide or homicide bombers.
This curriculum is tailored for the demanding needs of law enforcement professionals, emphasizing real-world effectiveness and officer safety.
Required Equipment for Force Training Classes
To participate in Force Training classes at Xtreme Krav Maga, attendees are required to bring the following equipment to ensure safe and effective training:
Required Equipment:
- Gun Belt
- Holster
- One Set of Handcuffs
- Handcuff Keys
- Training Weapon: Must fit your holster. (Training guns are available at XKM, but compatibility with your holster cannot be guaranteed.)
- PT Attire: Or BDU pants and a T-shirt.
- Boots or Mat Shoes
Optional Gear:
- Mouthpiece
- Gloves
- Wraps
This list ensures that participants are well-prepared for the rigorous and realistic training scenarios offered in our Force Training classes.
Real Stories from Our Xtreme Community
Hear directly from the people who train with us! Our members share their experiences, achievements, and the impact Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness has had on their fitness journeys. These reviews reflect the supportive community, top-tier amenities, and personalized guidance that make us stand out. See how we’re helping people across St. Louis reach their goals every day!
Heidi and Joel at the front desk are very personable, and knowledgeable. They know everyone on a first name basis, and make you feel right at home. We love that the classes are flexible to our crazy schedule. My daughter loves Mr. Tims class, but all the instructors there are wonderful! She always has a blast in class. Highly recommend!!
The instructors are great. They push us to work harder and perfect our form. They break techniques down so we can practice them step by step. And the drills are fun, but more importantly, very effective for training muscle memory. There is enough repetitive from week to week that we get a chance to really learn the moves, but not so much that it vecomes boring. There’s something new almost every class. And there are plenty of class times to choose from.
Krav Maga is perfect for anyone looking to improve their self-defense skills and boost their confidence. Highly recommend
A clean gym , solid schedules, with personable , and knowledgeable instructors. these combined with a staff that understands that we must evolve for an ever changing world leads to a training curriculum that is going to grow with you and challenge you .
whether you’re looking to train to defend yourself and increase your peace of mind , work on your personal fitness , or perhaps you just need a physical release of aggression after a bad day , with classes including BJJ , kickboxing , firearms training ,a weight room, and of course , Krav Maga , it’s a great place that can fill your needs .
I’ve been to several gyms that included Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu and this is nothing like those. I love the intensity and the challenges of the all of classes and every instructor legitimately know their stuff. Krav Maga is by far one of my favorites. Plus I’m also marathon training and this is by far the best cross training I’ve ever done.
The atmosphere at X-treme Krav Maga is amazing. I felt so welcomed and such a sense of community and teamwork. I can’t wait to come back!
The people who work here are amazing. I’m currently taking an intro to hand guns women’s class and loving it! so much fun and learning a lot! making friends too!!
Awesome place and the people are fantastic! They make learning fun. It has been wonderful for my kids too. They are obsessed with this place. The athletic training has been really good for them. My son is 7 and he can do real push-ups with the perfect form thanks to this place. My daughter loves this place loves learning with the other kids. I love every class they have for me and the more I go the more I love the classes. My husband hates working out and even he loves this place.
The active Shooter Defense class was excellent and the staff doing the class were excellent and extremely well-informed. I think every church, business, and restaurant should take this course and be prepared for the unexpected. It can happen anywhere at any time. Better to be prepared and never needed than unprepared and it does happen. Unprepared means DEFENSELESS.
Recently came into contact with the owner. Seems to be a stand up leader who respects both his team’s and his students’ time. I had an appointment with him that was running long and as soon as he realized he could be late for a class, he respectfully made it clear that his students needs come before his own interests. That’s a business with integrity. I have family members who swear by his training as well. Worth checking out.
Great Trainers, Excellent Environment for Learning, Been Training here for a few months and the experience has been wonderful. Top Tier Gym!!!
I’ve been going here for about 3 months now. The staff have been exceptionally awesome. It’s like saying hi to my well known friends every time I go in. The instructors are very knowledgeable. They are really good at demonstrating different skills, and are great at helping walk me through different moves that I struggle with. My kids have been going about a month longer than me. They absolutely love when their training days come up. The kid instructors are great at helping them through learning new skills. They really make a point of giving individualized attention to the kids who struggle and need an extra hand to progress.
10/10, I couldn’t more highly recommend this gym
XKM has been a game changer to me. I spent 2 months looking for a kickboxing gym to join and from the moment I walked in and meet Joel’s welcoming smile and knowledge, I was hooked. Not only is he knowledgeable about what’s going on at XKM at all times but he’s also a kick ass instructor. I’ve made several friends and I look forward to coming in, releasing some stress, shooting the breeze, and the best part, getting an amazing workout and life skill from some of the best instructors I have ever seen.
Training here is a blast. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. The classes are fun. The gym is nice. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.
I just joined a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier. All of the staff is extremely friendly, fun, and truly want to see you succeed. Joel is always there to greet you with a smile, and pop in classes to tell people how great they are doing. There is always fun music playing, and you really get in the zone. You jump right into the classes, and people that have already been taking the classes, help you as well. It’s only been 2 weeks and I can already feel my body getting tighter, and have learned awesome self defense moves.
This is a great place- highly recommend!
I am very glad I joined and the extreme fitness class on Monday and Wednesday at 5pm are great. The instructor is awesome.
I’ve been attending the women’s self defense classes for about 2 months. I LOVE them! Alison is a fantastic teacher. There is no reason to be intimidated, anyone can do this. Great workout, empowering, and such important life skills. Every staff member is welcoming. Fenton location is convenient. The workshops are also a great way to preview the space and vibes.
FAQs
Krav Maga focuses on real-world scenarios and uses simple, instinctive techniques that are easy to learn and retain. Its methods are specifically designed for high-pressure situations, making it ideal for law enforcement and military personnel.
Our training covers a wide range of skills, including weapon retention, self-defense, ground tactics, arrest and control techniques, and strategies for handling armed threats. The curriculum is tailored to help you stay safe and effective in any situation.
Our discounted rates are available to law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other first responders. This includes access to civilian Krav Maga classes for those who want to train more regularly.
Participants need a gun belt, holster, handcuffs with keys, a compatible training weapon, and workout attire such as PT gear or BDU pants with a T-shirt. Additional optional items include mouthpieces, gloves, wraps, and mat shoes.
Our program is developed in consultation with experts like district attorneys, police administrators, and liability defense lawyers. It ensures that techniques are effective, defensible, and aligned with use-of-force standards to protect both the officer and their agency.
Additional Benefits for Law Enforcement and Military
Develop a heightened ability to detect potential threats early, giving you the upper hand in any environment.
Our program can be tailored to your team’s specific needs, including specialized units and unique operational challenges.
Train alongside peers to strengthen trust, communication, and teamwork, which are critical in high-stakes scenarios.
Gain functional strength, endurance, and agility through dynamic drills that enhance your overall performance on and off the job.