Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) Official Training Center in Pompano Beach offers some of the highest quality Krav Maga and Reality Based Self-Defense instruction in South Florida. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces. It offers you an easy-to-learn yet highly effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques and realistic training scenarios. Whether you are big or small, male or female, young or old, you can use Krav Maga to protect yourself. Watch the introductory video above for more information. For detailed information about Krav Maga click here. Our center offers separate Krav Maga classes for beginner, intermediate and advance students. This insures beginners are properly taught the fundamental techniques, while our more experienced students can continually progress through the system. We are one of the few Krav Maga facilities in Florida qualified to teach Levels 1 through 5 and the Apprentice Instructor Program of the Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) curriculum (click each level for details): Fitness/Conditioning Level 1 Level 2 (For Yellow Belt Students) Level 3 (For Orange Belt Students) Level 4 (For Green Belt Students) Level 5 (For Blue and Brown Belt Students) Instructor Program In addition to our group classes above, we offer to teach this curriculum through private lessons. Private lessons are available for those students who prefer individual training or cannot attend the group classes and need a lesson time that works with their schedule. These lessons can be done at our facility or at the student's home (in-home personal training) if it is more convenient for them. Private lessons are also popular for those who want unique or specialized training. Here are some examples of the specialized training we offer: Combat Oriented and Functional Fitness Training Groundfighting/Submission Grappling Handgun and Long Gun Defenses Knife and Edged Weapons Defenses Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) Instructor Apprentice Program Standup Fighting Stick and Blunt Object Weapons Defenses Takedowns and Takedown Defenses/Wrestling Weapon vs. Weapon Training We also offer specialized training through scheduled clinics and seminars. View the Upcoming Events section of our website for more information. Everyone is invited to our location to watch a class and as a thank you from us you will receive a FREE self defense weapon (no obligations). Click here for location information. About Us In 1990, Koch Martial Arts started as a traditional Taekwondo school for children and adults in Newport, Oregon. Over the years we expanded to three locations on the central Oregon Coast and offered a variety of programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts and pre-school aged classes. In 2009 we sold our schools in Oregon and relocated to Pompano Beach so we could live in an area with warmer weather and more people for our new Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) Official Training Center that specializes in reality-based self defense training for adults. Our Staff Please meet our friendly staff that wants to help you achieve your training goals: Randall Koch - Owner/Certified Instructor Randall experienced his first Krav Maga training when attending an 8 hour seminar taught by Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) chief instructor Darren Levine and lead instructor John Whitman in Seattle, Washington in 1999. He was so impressed with the effectiveness of the system that he wanted to learn more but there were no Krav Maga schools where he lived in Oregon. So he decided to purchase the entire Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) instructional video set and learn as much as possible on his own. He integrated the techniques into his current martial arts training as well as cross-training for the martial arts students he taught. The feedback from his students in regards to the Krav Maga techniques was overwhelmingly positive! In 2001, he became a Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) licensee. That year he completed and passed his first level of instructor training in Jacksonville, Florida and has taught Krav Maga classes ever since. He has continued to train through the higher levels of instructor training at various locations throughout the country, including the Krav Maga Worldwide National Training Center in Los Angeles, California. He is currently qualified to teach Levels 1 through 5 of the Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) curriculum. He has the following Martial Arts and Fitness background: Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) certified instructor and licensee since 2001 Martial Arts - 17 years an instructor, 28 years training experience Taekwondo - 4th degree black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - blue belt American Kenpo - green belt Mixed Martial Arts - Trained/Cornered amateur and professional MMA fighters Completed Level I, II and III of the Muscle Balance and Function® (MBF®) education system Has cross-trained in Kickboxing and Wrestling Glenda Peel - School Manager/Fitness & Conditioning Instructor Martial Arts - 9 years an instructor (ages four to adult) Martial Arts school manager - 9 years 11 years training experience Taekwondo - 1st degree black belt Kickboxing instructor Has cross-trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga Jacob Guevara, Sr. - Certified Trainer Krav Maga Apprentice Level 1 Instructor Level 3-4 Krav Maga Student 16yrs of Law Enforcement Experience Previously SWAT Trained Call us for information at 954-957-KRAV (5728). The trademark Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) and the Distinctive Logo Design are owned and are the exclusive property of the Krav Maga Association of America, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. Any unauthorized use is expressly prohibited. Copyright © 2011 Koch Martial Arts and Fitness. A Licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Upcoming Events Knife Defense Workshop Click here for details Get in Shape. Go Home Safe. We want you to have a positive experience with us! For any reason you are not happy with your training you can cancel your membership within the first 30 days and receive a full refund of your tuition. "I've been a part of Krav Maga Worldwide with Randall and Glenda since Aug, 2011. Since then, not only have I gained strength and confidence, I've also lost weight! I strongly believe that every woman should know some defensive techniques, just in case.... Unfortunately, we do live in a crazy world and therefore, it is so important to feel safe by knowing that you can defend yourself. Randall has an incredible background in martial arts and with his guidance and instruction I have that sense of security. Randall demonstrates any defense or combative move in an easy fashion - anybody can do it! With practice we polish our technique and gain speed. So I can definitely refer to this class as a "two-in-one": awesome workout plus self defense! I wouldn't trade that. So no more regular gym membership for me, that's for sure! Love you guys and thank you so much !!! " Natalie Israel Biochemist Specializing in Immunology Boca Raton, Florida "From my very first class the whole school has impressed me, Glenda and Randall work very hard to provide a positive and safe training environment. If your interested in learning Krav Maga, you're going to want Randall as your teacher. Randall breaks down the techniques in easy to understand demonstrations, then works closely with us to insure we get it. I have enjoyed working with my all classmates and feel confident that Krav Maga is the right system to get me home safe." Dan Woodruff Office Depot Graphic Designer - North American Retail Boca Raton, Florida "The first day I walked into Mr. Koch and Miss Glenda's studio I had no idea how much their training would impact my life. As a woman I love having the knowledge and confidence to properly defend myself in various situations. Among self defense I have also improved both mentally and physically. I cannot even imagine where I would be in life without their years of dedication and support as my mentors. My training with both of these instructors have proven to be invaluable." Breonna Barker College Student Key West, Florida "Recently I was the victim of an an unarmed (and unprovoked) assault!:( thanks to your expert instruction I was able to defend myself effectively against a larger opponent. Thank you both so much! I will have to refine my avoidance strategy (some people wont take no for an answer.) I sustained injuries for sure but it could have been alot worse. THANKYOUTHANKYOU THANKYOU!" Will Zander Newport, Oregon "Krav Maga was something I read about a couple years ago and although interested, I was never able to find a location near me that offered classes on a regular basis. At the beginning of 2011, I discovered Krav Maga Worldwide Official Training Center in Pompano Beach and was thrilled to have found a school specialized in training Krav Maga, not just a one day seminar on the technique. After speaking to Glenda it seemed this was exactly what I was looking for and she invited me to watch a class to see if I was interested. I will never forget the first class I watched. I was amazed at the skill displayed by the participants in class that night. They were punching and blocking, they were doing ground defenses, they all looked very accomplished and knowledgeable, I was impressed and admittedly, a bit intimidated. I was nervous about being able to keep up or be tough enough or be coordinated enough because they all seemed to know exactly what they were doing and I assumed they had been training for a long time. After class, I asked one of the participants how long he had been coming and nearly fell out my chair when he said, "I think this is my third class." That was all I needed to hear to sign up immediately! I initially committed to one class per week and for the past six months I have trained with Randall. I am very impressed with his knowledge, instruction and guidance during class. He is very clear in his demonstrations, breaking each defense technique down to it's individual components, which are learned and practiced individually, then ultimately combined into a comprehensive self defense move. He encourages questions and constantly observes his students for correctness, adjusting and guiding to ensure the defenses are being executed properly. He is serious yet approachable and it is obvious the great atmosphere at Krav Maga Worldwide Official Training Center is the result of his and Glenda's friendly attitudes and approach to their training and their care for their students. I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to class each week. I feel more confident about myself and my ability to protect myself and react in an appropriate way to a threat which I feel is extremely important for men and women alike. Truly, the absolute best I feel both physically and mentally all week are the moments after attending class! Nicholle Cheeseman Accountant Deerfield Beach, Florida "Even after being in law enforcement for many years, I felt lacking in my hand to hand, self defense skills. When I started my search online, I was looking for something that would work on the street, where there are no rules. I didn't want to be involved with a rigid discipline, with a lot of "dancing" around. When I came upon Krav Maga, I decided this was the way to go. This was also confirmed by a friend who is involved in very high profile bodyguard work. I just so happened to run into a fellow officer that had a copy of the book, "Complete Krav Maga", on his front seat. He introduced me to Randall and Glenda and their Pompano Beach Krav Maga Official Training Center. I signed up at the end of May 2010 and in about 10 months with a whole lot of practice, hard work and Randall's great instruction, I completed my level 3 (green belt) test and am working on the level 4 (blue belt) curriculum. Now that I'm over the level 3 hump, my friend suggested that I should get involved in the Krav Maga Instructor Program. With all of Randall's qualifications in place, he is currently helping me through the Krav Maga Instructor Apprentice Program. I have found both Randall and Glenda to be extremely professional and trustworthy. Randall's style of teaching is very conducive to learning. He is very humble and patient. He can help you clean up your moves without making you feel stupid or incapable. I still find it amazing that he is able to watch me do a technique a few times and can analyze just what I'm doing wrong or how I can do it better. Since Krav Maga is a mixture of the best parts of numerous disciplines, it is only fitting that Randall is so very capable in several of them (Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, American Kenpo). This, along with having over 10 years of training in Krav Maga, has given him the ability to not just teach the best of the Krav Maga curriculum but to build upon it, in order to provide a complete fighting system. It has been a true pleasure learning from Randall, but most of all I believe he is providing me with training that I can trust my life to." Jacob Guevara Sr. Police Officer North Lauderdale, Florida "The most important factors on why I like learning Krav Maga are both Glenda and Randal. Their professionalism and dedication is obvious to everyone, yet they are very friendly and approachable. Whenever I had doubts or questions, they’ve never failed to respond in and help. The studio has all the adequate space and equipment, and everyday there’s something new to learn; even if you already know the moves, they’ll make sure you work your technique until you get it right. If one is looking for a place where to improve their physical condition, learn to effectively defend yourself and do something different, Krav Maga Worldwide Pompano Beach is the place you’re looking for." Takashi Tanimoto Sales Associate Fort Lauderdale, Florida "I have been training with Randall for three months and already feel like I have acquired more self-defense know-how than I did after years training in any other martial arts school. The instruction is top notch and the self-defense moves are efficient, practical, and highly effective; a perfect combination. Randall is very patient with his students and is very effective at pointing out a student's weakness and administering a corrective drill to fix it. Nicolas Heft Student at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida "Having never taken Martial Arts, I wanted a system that is effective and practical so I chose Krav Maga. Also I didn't want to take classes at a "cookie cutter" school which unfortunately are abundant in South Florida, so I chose Krav Maga Worldwide under Randall Koch and Glenda Peel. Krav Maga is what is taught here without any fluff, it is direct and to the point. Every technique is broken down, you practice it slowly then speed it up. Randall and Glenda are great! They have been doing this for a long time and it shows, they really care. If you ever have any questions they are happy to take the time to make sure you understand. Not only is it a great fighting system it is a great work out. After the first class I felt more confident in myself, this is definitely the way to go if you are looking for a way to protect yourself and your family." Eric O'Brien AC / Appliance Tech Ft. Lauderdale, Florida "I started Krav Maga Worldwide in February 2011 with not really knowing what to expect. I was nervous and being a new student, I wasn't sure that I would be able to keep up with the other students. But this was quickly diffused after the first class. Randall is a great instructor and will break down the techniques so that it can be easily learned. Even his personality was great; serious with the class but pull him aside and carrying on a conversation shows that he is a down-to-earth kind of guy. This isn't just some fitness class. This is truly a place to come and learn self-defense skills that you can use to protect yourself and your family members." Gabriel Quinones-Medina Course Administrator Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida "As a former state champion high school and Division I wrestler, I wanted to find a competitive sport after college and Mixed Martial Arts was the logical choice. I won my first MMA fight just using my wrestling background and fell in love with the sport. However, I realized I needed to learn more to improve for future fights and tougher competition. When I lived in Oregon, I found Koch Martial Arts and started taking Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes under Randall and then added his stand-up training. I've learned under many coaches but Randall's attention to detail and teaching structure is one of the best! He has helped me to a 5-2 MMA record and dozens of victories in BJJ and Submission Grappling tournaments. I now do MMA training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek but continue to learn Krav Maga under Randall. There are so many things I learn in Krav Maga that are not taught in MMA." Jake Albinio Professional MMA Fighter Boca Raton, Florida "My daughter & I trained with Koch's Martial Arts in Newport on the Oregon coast. We took Krav Maga and other self defense classes for several years. I felt the training was so valuable I had Koch Martial Arts do a class at my Real Estate Company . As President of the Board of Windermere, DCP I wanted my agents to have some self defense awareness. The agents were impressed with the training skills. I would recommend Koch's Martial Arts." Karla Kuhlenbeck, CRS Owner/Broker Windermere, DCP Salishan Office Gleneden Beach, OR www.coasthomeliving.com "Krav Maga! I have been involved in the world of martial arts from the young age of 4, I must say that these classes of Krav Maga are very educational and are very informative, Coach Randel is one of the most dedicated instructors I have met in a long time, his way of teaching is very unique as he implements real life situations, I highly recommend to join in the classes. On September 15 I attended a Gun control seminar, it was fantastic as you learn life situations and problem solving tactics, I strongly recommend it. The team of Randel and Glenda are the success of this school they are willing and able to work with you as much as needed to improve your technics as well as your understanding of the Krav Maga fondamentals. You are great." Isi Barrocas Professional Catering Consultant Boca Raton, Florida "Special thanks to Koch Arts for the amazing handgun defense seminar, I had a great time and learned vital skills needed for survival. I highly recommend this to everyone, does not matter what your background is. Thank you Randal and Glenda for this opportunity!" Michael De La Nuez Police Officer Deerfield Beach, Florida "I used to be in the Mexican army and have done some boxing...so I wanted to learn something practical like I have learned before. I watched a class and liked how Randall taught it so I decided to join. Since then I've learned a lot of good techniques, especially a lot of groundfighting which I really enjoy because it's not something I knew a lot about until I started training here. I've also used the punching defenses I've learned in class to avoid getting injured during a confrontation I had at a bar recently. It's nice to know the techniques I learned in class actually worked in a real situation. I've also lost over 20 lbs. and I'm in much better shape since starting." Roberto "Chapo" Torres Valle Pompano Beach, Florida "The best instruction I've ever experienced, in anything; I had the good fortune to be a martial arts student under Mr. Randall Koch for eight years, during most of my 60s. He has an incredibly strong skill set not only as a martial artist but more importantly, from my perspective, as a teacher. He has an uncanny ability to hone in on a student's problem, if asked, and to then devise a perfectly tailored corrective drill, explanation or change in technique. Also, I never saw him lose his patience with myself or any of my fellow students, which must have required the patience of Job at times. He is not only advanced in Krav Mage but in Taekwondo and in a number of other martial arts disciplines. If you are fortunate enough to become one of his students, you will agree with this assessment. I am confident that every single one of my former fellow students would echo it." David Barkhurst Retired Engineer Depoe Bay, Oregon "At an undisclosed location, I was at a birthday party a which point a fight broke out behind me. At the time I had no knowledge of the brawl going on behind me until I got pushed from behind and fell to the ground. As I hit the ground face first, I immediately rolled to my back and got into a defensive position which I learned from Randall in my Krav Maga class. As my onknown attacker advanced to strike me I rolled onto my side still in a defensive position and kicked my attacker on the lower part of his leg with my bottom leg and immediately stood up ready to attack. I have been doing Krav Maga for approximately four months and through multiple repetitions which Randall has us doing in class, it was like second nature to me when I fell on the ground to get into a defensive position and fight my way up." Brent Edwards Hollywood, Florida "My name is Denise Runions, Randall Koch was my martial arts instructor for ten years. I'm a 2nd Degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, a greenbelt in Krav Maga and I was just really getting into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when Randall moved. Before I trained with Randall I had tried four other martial arts instructors, never staying with one for very long because of poor instruction. I was so impressed with Randall that I was his student for ten years and still would be if he hadn't moved away from the area. Randall was always extremely patient, yet expected 100%. He's able to integrate people's different learning styles and abilities very well. I would recommend his Krav Maga to anybody, but especially the ladies. It's the best self defense system I've been exposed to. It's made me a lot more aware of my surroundings and more confident." Denise Runions Licensed Massage Therapist Newport, Oregon "If you've ever seen my fights or trained with me in mixed martial arts, you know that I only teach techniques that work in the ring. The same is true for the street - I believe in only doing things that work. Krav Maga works. I know it does, because the very day I met one of Krav Maga Worldwide's instructors, Amir Perets, he loaded a pellet gun and told me to put the gun to his chest. He said, 'If you see me move, you pull the trigger.' The next thing I knew, he had the gun in his hand - and repeated it six more times. It was incredible to observe, and it was simple to do. The system is simple and easy to learn. You don't have to be a mixed martial arts champion to perform its techniques. But what I like most about Krav Maga is that it has all the answers." Bas Rutten Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Three-time King of Pancrase Thousand Oaks, CA Courtesy of the book Complete Krav Maga "I just wanted to let you know that while I’m on vacation in Florida, I had the pleasure of visiting a fellow Krav Maga World Wide Training Center operated by Randall Koch and Glenda Peel. Originally from Oregon, they recently relocated to South Florida and have only been in business a short time. Both Randall and Glenda were very gracious host to me and invited me to join them for (2) LV-1 classes at no cost. I received excellent instruction. Randle did in fact include me as his student, he watched and evaluated my performance and made specific critiques with attention to detail. I appreciated this very much." Richard Sperl Morton Grove, Illinois "I starting training Krav Maga under Randall Koch in 2003, before Mr. Koch I had trained 8 years under various instructors and systems including American Kenpo, Judo, Karate, Kosho Ryu Kempo, Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and Boxing I am currently doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and at this time I have yet to have found any instructor who is more Professional, Knowledgable or passionate about a fighting system as Randall is with teaching Krav Maga, whether you are a rank Beginner or a seasoned Black Belt he will give you an equal amount of attention and Patience as you increase your skills and I have very much enjoyed being taught under Mr. Koch if ever he came back to Oregon I would definitely look him up, Thank you Mr. Koch. Sincerely," Darren Chalmers Lincoln City, Oregon This is the story of a Denver Police Department officer. On his own initiative, he appeared at one of Krav Maga Worldwide's Law Enforcement Training courses in Denver to give a testimonial to the officers who were training. What follows is his story, told in his own words: "In the spring of 2005, I was doing traffic enforcement and pulled over a drunk driver. The guy was totally uncooperative and drunk, cussing, saying he's not going to get out of the car. I opened the driver door and used a twist lock to get the suspect out of the car. As he exited the car, I felt the suspect spin on me and saw him making a punching movement towards my head. I had just gone through a Krav Maga edged-weapon instructor course so I blocked what I thought was a punch and used an elbow strike to his head as a counterattack. I heard something metal hit the ground and saw a large folding knife lying next to us. I immediately followed up with knee strikes and the suspect collapsed to the ground. When I took the suspect to jail to book him, we noticed that he had large scars and cut marks across his chest in the shape of X's. I asked him where he got those scars and the suspect said that he had been in a lot of knife fights. When we ran his rap sheet, we found he had been arrested 17 times and most of them for ADW ("assault with a deadly weapon") with a knife. This guy was a knife fighter. I have a background in Thai boxing, jeet kune do, and mixed martial arts. Although I liked Krav Maga, I thought I would use something else in the field. But Krav Maga came out of me so naturally that I didn't even think about what I was doing and I never saw the knife, only the punch. I am totally sold on KM and you should take the training seriously. Courtesy of the Book Complete Krav Maga Military - Law Enforcement - Fire - EMT 50% tuition discount available! Self-Defense Resources Information, Tips, Advice and Suggestions related to Self-Defense, as well as Personal Safety and Security. Click Here What is Krav Maga? Detailed information about Krav Maga and Krav Maga Worldwide(TM) Training Principles, System, and History. Click Here Watch a Class/Get a Free Gift! Everyone is invited to watch a class and as a thank you from us you will receive a FREE self defense weapon (no obligations). Please contact us for class times.