Alpha Urban Krav Maga
2026-02-22T22:20:51.044Z
A 40-something's honest take on Krav Maga at Alpha Urban Krav MagaLet me be upfront, I'm not here to instil good sense into bad people. I ain't no daredevil :) I came to Krav Maga to keep my body fit, functional, and frankly, to get my mojo back. If some solid self-defence skills come along for the ride? That's a serious bonus.If that sounds like your kind of deal, this is your dojo.A bit of context:I'm a 40+ male who has never trained any martial art in his life. Outside of tennis twice a week, I barely move. They say your 40s is the age where you make it or break it and I decided I wasn't going to break. I wanted to move my body in a way that builds real functional fitness for the long haul, not just chase aesthetics.Ten months in with Sid, and I genuinely feel great in my body.What drew me to Krav Maga specifically is that it's built around leverage, not brute strength. For someone who isn't powerfully built, that matters. Here you will pick up practical techniques that could actually serve you if something unexpected happens while you're out on the high street.Beyond the physical skills, it quietly trains your mindset too: stay aware, stay ready, keep your head up, chin-down :)For anyone on the fence, I'd strongly recommend starting with the 6-week Beginners Foundation Programme. It's a condensed, low-pressure way to build a solid base and genuinely figure out whether Krav Maga is the right fit for you. No obligation but well worth it.And a word on Sid: deeply knowledgeable, skilled, and one of those instructors who keeps the energy in the room alive. He's always a phone call away and makes every session genuinely enjoyable.!!! Best decision I've made in my 40s so far. !!!