Why Self-Defense Isn’t Optional in KC
Learn practical self-defense in the Kansas City area. Krav Maga training builds confidence, awareness, and protection for real-world situations.
24 Years Strong: The Day We Opened the Gym
Steve Woolridge’s Krav Maga & Fitness Center turns 24! A look back at the impact, stories, and legacy since opening on October 3, 2001.
Criminals Know Who to Attack—That’s Why You Must Train Continuously
Criminals are experts at spotting weakness. Studies show they can tell—just by the way you move or carry yourself—whether you’ll make a good victim. That’s why a one-day self-defense seminar isn’t enough to keep you safe. Seminars are a great place to start, but they’re not the finish line. Krav Maga is designed to be learned quickly by anyone, but it still requires consistent training to hardwire your instincts and build confidence. Otherwise, that false sense of security can make you more vulnerable, not less.
Why the U.S. Army Came to me for Expertise in Combatives
Steve Woolridge, Krav Maga expert and Air Force veteran, was cited in a U.S. Army Master’s Thesis on hand-to-hand combat. Train where the Army sought answers.