Reviews of Krav Maga Aotearoa

As tiny woman, trying to defense yourself against big size people is very challenging. But Krav Maga techniques are very effective for all sizes of people. The techniques are very flexible and don't require much strength to get them works. I get to learn how to defense with knife, gun, and other weapons from the White belt which I don't think you can find in other martial arts class.

We have a great instructor, Davide, who teaches us not only the techniques, but also the real street fighting experiences, discipline, and respect. Every class is a sweat out class, tough, but full of motivation and enjoyment. Davide is very good in managing the class and the training to ensure we all get the best out of it.

I hate every second of the training, but I do LOVE every millisecond of it and feel GREAT that I decided to do it and continue doing it.

We have a great team at Poneke dojo Krav Maga class mixed of women and men. A wonderful team that you will want to be apart of.

Come and try out :)

Davide is an excellent teacher who is highly skilled at Krav Maga but also able to break it down to easily manageable components for all stages of learning. He creates a safe environment in which students feel respected and cared for as well as great group dynamics for training together. The Krav Maga training is intense but really helps build body awareness and confidence. Davide goes the extra mile by creating additional training opportunities and events such as weekend retreats and meetings with Krav Maga experts from overseas. The dojo is well placed so that classes can either take place indoors or outdoors if weather permits.

I have been doing krav maga off and on for a few years now; both overseas and in NZ. The professionalism that Davide demonstrates is the best I have seen in any gym or dojo setting. His honest passion for what he does shows in his teaching which is always considered, technical, and well-practiced. He includes a variety of training styles in his classes which cater to all levels and ages; and his enthusiasm and like-able nature makes it easy to feel comfortable and confident in the group. I was pregnant at one stage in my KM journey so my training was tailored to suit my (very particular) needs, and the group were all very supportive of me. Davide with his Physio/Personal training background planned very specific exercises and activities for me (and another student who was also pregnant), and was very careful to monitor our progress as we learned the skills being taught. I would highly recommend Davide's teaching and Krav Maga Aotearoa to all!

I love learning Krav Maga with Davide and the other students

Davide is a great teacher, his passion for Krav Maga with his physiotherapy and personal training skills means his classes are always enjoyable and done safely. The whole dojo is friendly and caring and everyone helps each other.

I am an older black belt in kyokushin karate and really like the street smart reality Krav Maga training adds. I recommend Krav Maga to any one of any ability, fitness level or age and especially Davide's supportive dojo. Don't feel afraid or hesitant to give it a go as nobody will judge you.