Westchester Krav Maga

Sensei Zolottev, and Westchester Krav Maga, is an excellent instructor and school, respectively, who deserve nothing less than 5 stars. Together, they provide a well-designed curriculum, all the while maintaining a flexible, steadily- and individually-paced, and participant-focused environment. Although many options for krav maga in Westchester exist, I suggest no one else but Sensei Zolottev.

I began my training with Sensei Vladimir a month after having a minor surgery, 6 and a half years ago. I was greatly impressed by Sensei Vladimir’s ability to work with me and my condition at the time and tailor private classes to my needs. The Dojo is very welcoming environment. Over time, Shotokan Karate training strengthened both my body and resolve and has been helping me to this day! I wanted to attend a martial arts school that really focused on the traditional art and perfecting technique as well as practical self defense, not one that just focuses on belt promotions. After my first class, I knew I was at the right place. Working with Sensei Vladimir, a vastly experienced martial artist and self-defense instructor, is always a pleasure. He is kind, understanding and encourages his students to push through any obstacles and challenges they may experience, both in and out of the Dojo. While the international standard for Shotokan Karate is rigid, Sensei finds a way to incorporate a variety of exercises and techniques to complement the Kata and Kihon curriculum, such as conditioning, sparring, and self-defense. Every class is a new and challenging learning experience. Over the years, with various health issues popping up, Sensei has been understanding, supportive, and continues to encourage me to push through them. I feel energized during and after every class! Sensei Vladimir has also been training individuals with developmental and/or physical conditions which is incredibly rare and commendable. Their progress and growth is astounding. I’m proud to call Sensei Vladimir my Sensei, mentor and friend.

Westchester Krav Maga is the ultimate place to learn Krav Maga and Self-Defense. We practice real life scenarios in a controlled and structured setting. The training is expert, and a real work-out. My awareness level, fitness level and self-defense skills have all significantly improved with the expert instructors at Westchester Krav Maga. If I could give 10 stars I would.

Sensei Vladimir and the Westchester Krav Maga staff run a friendly, welcoming, top-notch martial arts school. The training is expert, and everyone is impressed by the expertise in which they teach Karate, Krav Maga and Kickboxing. No matter the class, we are all very impressed by their ability to teach all abilities and all levels. The children and adults learn confidence, discipline, self-defense, fitness and camaraderie. I highly recommend this school.

I have been studying with Sensei Vladimir for a while now and I highly recommend this school. I was looking to learn Krav Maga as it seemed to be a very practical martial art for self-defense and to get hands on experience sparring. I also didn't want to go to a school where you just go through the motions and become a black belt. I wanted to feel that I truly made progress and earned my belts though effort and hard training. I definitely get that here. The curriculum here is very organized and there's a lot of structure in the syllabus. I've gained a lot of confidence and every class is a great learning experience!

I have been training with Sensei Vladimir since I was a child and received my black belt in Tae Kwon Do under his instruction. I am currently train in the Krav Maga discipline at Westchester Krav Maga Federation. Sensei Vladimir has a deep understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual forms of martial arts. He provides his students with his keen and insightful philosophy as a key component of his training method. Sensei Vladimir's mastery of several martial arts, his training ethic, and constructive attitude make him an extremely effective instructor.

As we all know, the world has become more dangerous over the last 20 years. Terrorism, violent gangs and the general deterioration of humanity overshadows the peace that we all so desire. It's thoughts like these that can keep us awake at night, but I've found the solution to these nightmares at the Westchester Krav Maga Federation. My piece of mind is knowing that I'm mentally and physically ready for any situation, and I owe it all to Sensei Vladamire and the Westchester Krav Maga Federation. Before I joined, my confidence was non- existent; I was out of shape and I walked the world a potential victim. All this has changed. I no longer feel like a target in waiting.If you've ever felt like I did before I joined, then I encourage you to come to a class at our new Dojo. I guarantee you that you will meet some great people, get an incredible workout, learn some moves that can potentially save your life and be hooked. There's no better feeling than confidence and I assure you, you will find it here at Westchester Krav Maga Federation and you'll have yourself to thank for it.

This is a great school if you want to learn self-defense. Affordable and plenty of parking.

Just started taking Krav Maga classes and totally did not expect to love it as much as I do. I signed up to gain more confidence, protect myself and family. I was drawn to this specific style of martial arts because the techniques can easily be applied to overcome any attacker as quickly as possible. Which is ideal for street combat.Another thing I love about the Krav Maga class is the conditioning that I am put through. It is a total body workout. In addition, I have stopped doing cardio at the gym because this class definitely makes me work up a sweat.

My sons love karate class here. Great school and professional, dedicated teachers. Highly recommended.