Effective Self-Defence in the North East!

What the experts say about UKM:

"Urban Krav Maga is a no-nonsense martial art that works!"
Bob Sykes, Editor, Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine.

About our official dvd box-set (see our main website: www.urbankravmaga.com):
"This is a comprehensive... and really first-rate product presented by people who know what they are doing... for anyone who has an interest in Self-Defence, these 6 DVDs should have some space on your shelves."
Peter Consterdine, Chairman, The British Combat Association.

What students and experienced martial artists say about us:

"Urban Krav Maga as taught by Phil Lyons works! Its techniques cut straight to the core of an effective self-protection system. Many people today are moving into the arena of reality combat without any experience of close-quarter combat. Phil has such experience and uses it to teach methods that are simple and practical for all."
John Calver, MMA instructor and high-risk security trainer.


"On Sunday I was approached by a drunken man and he started shouting in my face, so I asked him to step back from me and I stepped back from him, but he came closer again and punched me in the face. So I palm-heeled and elbowed him to the face and he bent over. He was going to get back up to come over again so I give him a kick to the face and he fell to the floor. Proof that Krav Maga works in real life situations."
Jessica Jones, club member. Aged 14. 

"To those thinking of training in Krav Maga: Don't think, do! I used to have a very bad level of fitness and hardly any confidence. I have only been training 9 or 10 months and what I have achieved up to now I didn't think possible. I am not frightened to walk down the street any more and I'm no longer easily intimidated. I started just once a week. Now I train twice for KM and three times a week fitness. Yes you get a few bruises and ache the next day, but I wouldn't do it if I didn't enjoy it." 
Zoe Fraser, Marske      
 
"Krav Maga taught by Phil Lyons is the next logical step for those who wish to take their martial art that step further and vastly improve their self-defence techniques. The lessons are practical, informative, reality-based and most of all, a good laugh. I'd recommend it to anyone who's got an interest in any of the martial arts, and even those who don't. Once you try it - you'll be hooked!"
Nick Howard, instructor, Saltburn karate club.

"People always think that girls need protecting because we are weak and cannot look after ourselves. In my first lesson I learned to throw a 6'4" man. I never thought that was possible for a girl of my age. Krav Maga really works for people of all ages regardless of strength."
Zoe, aged 15, from Redcar. 

"Phil's Krav Maga is ideal for people who have no martial arts experience. Phil's classes have people from very different backgrounds attending; male and female, different ages and different levels of experience in the martial arts. In the current climate, where knife crime is on the increase as well as physical assaults, these classes can only help to improve an individual's self confidence. Phil is a good teacher who takes the time to consider each individual's needs and confidence levels. I would recommend anybody to give it a try."
Vince Ransome, Dormanstown. 

"Krav Maga offers the inexperienced or seasoned martial artist an effective, easy-to-learn self-defence system.The techniques are direct, uncomplicated and, most importantly, they work!! There are many Martial Arts on offer currently, but as a good foundation for your self-defence training I would recommend Krav Maga .Try it for yourself; you will be surprised how proficient you can become in a relatively short space of time."
Ian Paterson, Senior Instructor, Ei-Shin Karate Club.