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One of the Best Places To Visits in Tempe


Address

1332 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281

Website

evkmselfdefense.com

Contact

(480) 535-7087

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (392 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 8 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 12 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Mary R. 10 months ago on Google
    I recently started classes here and I love it! Great instructors, great classmates. I already feel much more confident in self defense. HIGHLY recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Whitney T. 9 months ago on Google
    I’m a new member at EVKM and I already love it there! The community is very welcoming, the instructors are very professional and the classes are effective and fun. Would highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor K. 9 months ago on Google
    I've just recently started and already have very high praise. The instructors are phenomenal, and within the first class I felt like I had learned and improved so much. Absolutely a great choice to go here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan M. 8 months ago on Google
    This gym is a great place to go for self defense and fitness. I have no martial arts experience, but the instructors and fellow students are very welcoming and helpful. There people of all ages and walks of life learning to defend themselves here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clea E. 8 months ago on Google
    It’s equal parts a mental challenge, joyful, functional and purposeful exercise, and empowering. I signed up about 2 months ago, and have taken the “all levels” KM and Strikefit. Though I seem to have backwards coordination, the instructors break down each move into its component parts with varying speed physically and with an explanation of WHY a move is important (as in, to avoid exposing a vulnerability). The space is welcoming, with a committed community whose members receive novices, like myself, warmly. I’ve taken different types of fitness classes in the past, and what I value so much about the experience at EVKM is that it requires that I be mentally fully present to -- with intention -- physically follow the directives....You get out of it what you put in, so I’m inclined to make better choices elsewhere in life to arrive with more energy and focus. There’s endless room for growth, as there are many elements to learn and practice, and different levels and different types of classes within the same studio. Plus, different instructors have different styles and emphases. Sign up!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott J. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent training facility with great instructors, everyone is super friendly and focused on getting the most out of their training and the instructors knowledge and experience. No attitudes just relaxed atmosphere geared towards improving the students skill levels. I highly recommend training at this facility.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon R. 11 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing place. Very welcoming instructors and classmates. I have been going for about 3 weeks now and could not be happier. Expect to work hard, have a great time and learn a lot. The instructors take time to explain and help you understand what and why you are learning. I highly recommend you join us and check it out :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 London S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been at EVKM for a few months now. I started with no martial arts training whatsoever and I love it! The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly, as well as the other people in the class. It has really helped me develop both discipline and confidence, not to mention the excellent self skills you learn. Additionally the instructors take time to get to know you and keep the classes informative and entertaining. I highly recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryce C. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been going to EVKM regularly for the past few weeks. The classes are a lot of fun and it’s been a great time learning a new and useful skill. Gets me excited to improve and keep going.

  • 5/5 Trevor O. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome gym. It's a great workout and the instructors are very attentive to helping you improve your form. Beginner-friendly and friendly overall!

  • 5/5 Shon F. 1 year ago on Google
    All the staff and members were so welcoming and friendly. Keith showed me around the place and helped me get signed up. KC was the instructor for my first class. He almost killed me with cardio. It was good for me though (I'm 56 and not in good cardio shape). I look forward to a long future with EVKM.

  • 5/5 Edie W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been coming here for a couple of months and I really love it! Each class is different and fun, but also teaches me different skills for defending myself. It has definitely improved my confidence! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming!

  • 5/5 Abbie M. 1 year ago on Google
    From the very first class I took at EVKM I could already tell how much I was going to like it here. The environment is extremely welcoming and all the instructors are super knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. I’ve been coming for just over three months now and have already learned so much and feel confident in the self defense skills I’ve learned so far. I absolutely recommend EVKM to anyone and everyone!

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 1 year ago on Google
    I started training at EVKM a few days back and it's been a great experience! Everyone is very welcoming and they take the time to guarantee you get the most out of your training while also pushing you to your limits. Pricing is fantastic as well. I would 100% recommend!

  • 5/5 Kali C. 1 year ago on Google
    I joined immediately. I did Krav in CA and was now looking for a community to join in AZ. You can feel the hard work and support the minute you walk in. The instructors are down to earth and good at what they do and everyone else is awesome too.. they’re there to workout, learn the moves, and have fun!

  • 5/5 Lauri P. 1 year ago on Google
    I came over from another Krav studio in Gilbert and I've been with EVKM for almost two years (I've been training for 4 years). This place is amazing! The instructors are fantastic and they give you one heck of a workout. I have improved leaps and bounds with my techniques and I LOVE how they test you under stress, giving you a little taste of what it's like to use what you've learned under duress. They are definitely not a belt factory or McDojo and I have truly earned every belt I've tested for here. The techniques that they teach make much more sense for the real world. Also, everyone is very supportive and there is a lot of female participation in sparring and other classes that are usually dominated by men (which is not the norm at other gyms). If you're looking for the best, come check out EVKM!

  • 5/5 David V. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been in various martial arts since I was in grade school, but it’s been tough finding a good training gym as an adult. I was in Muay Thai until COVID shut the gym down and once things opened back up I decided to try out EVKM and have loved it. All the trainers are super friendly and make things fun but intense. They do a great job of teaching practical self defense strategies that have real-world applications. The class is diversified and welcoming, and they do a good job keeping biff out lol. I highly recommend EVKM if you want to get into self-defense and also make new friends!

  • 5/5 Chris F. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. It's the most fun exercising I've had in my entire life. The people are nice. You learn valuable self defense skills to protect yourself in this increasingly crazy world. You become healthier while having fun with like minded people. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you're looking to make a positive change in your life and have some fun doing it.


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