Welcome to Erie Krav Maga!
Erie Krav Maga has been serving the Erie community for over thirteen years. This is the only school in the area that teaches Krav Maga. The four areas of Krav Maga are Combative, Self-Defense, Kickboxing and Weapons training. We have awesome age appropriate combat or reality based Martial art classes for children and adults. Most importantly is our Kids character development program. We teach a full range of martial arts for self defense including empty handed and weapons skills. Our three rules of class and Life are Try your Best, Improve a little and have Fun. Our head instructor Guru Tim has over 40 years experience.
Instructor/Owner
Guru Tim Lucas is the owner and head instructor of Erie Krav Maga. Guru Tim has over forty(40) years experience in combat or reality based Martial Arts. Erie Krav Maga has coed age appropriate class for ages 5 and older. The Erie Krav Maga promise is that with the utmost professionalism, in a safe atmosphere, and with care and respect, to uphold and teach our students the values and life skills that will lead to remarkable improvements in academics, careers and relationships – literally making a better community one black belt at a time.
Why Choose Erie Krav Maga?
Nobody sits on the bench at Erie Krav Maga!
Everyone regardless of age, gender and fitness level participates equally.
Age appropriate coed classes!
Our classes are 5-7 year old, 8-12 year old and Adults
LISTEN TO WHAT OUR HAPPY PARENTS ARE SAYING
Guru Tim has changed my life, I’ve been attending lessons for nearly three years and I’ve achieved a level of self confidence and fitness that I never thought I could have. Mr. Lucas is an incredibly skilled martial artist who is great at meeting people at their skill level and constantly encouraging them to improve. Continue Reading
Sara Vernier October 15, 2018
My son has gone here since he was 4 and now has his junior black belt at 9 yrs old. We love sir Tim and how he is with the kids. We have great respect for him and everything he does. My son has come a very long way physically, mentally, and spiritually because of Continue Reading
Mandi Longley October 15, 2018
I took my almost 8 year old daughter to the free beginner class this past weekend. She immediately loved it , and even though she is delayed in areas, she was treated with the same respect and love as everyone. And as an only child and female and no dad around, I was so happy Continue Reading
Mary Elizabeth October 15, 2018
Highly recommend!! It is a great workout and Tim is awesome and so encouraging! No matter what level you are everyone is so supportive and helpful. Definitely worth it.
Brittany Lee October 15, 2018
Very impressed with Guru Tim’s lessons in self defense and his life-lessons he lectures to our kids. The importance of honesty, kindness and courage is just as important as the lessons he provides to defend ourselves. It’s a nice 45 minute kid class which is perfect because their attention span at that age only lasts Continue Reading
November 19, 2018
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For our daughter, we always want the best and thats is something we feel she is getting with her martial arts training. She enjoys it for the friends she’s made through it and we love it because of the life skills she is learning. Great for self-confidence, respect and personal protection, she really has benefited and in the two years she has been reaching new heights through the belt ranking system!
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Estimated
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As reported by the FBI Crime Statistics. At 1,248,185 we are faced with an ever changing world that needs Krav Maga training that will give our community members the confidence needed.
Nearly
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At [sitename] we believe in helping our community members manage their stress through physical and mental martial arts training. Our Instructors help each student one-on-one become achieve their personal goals.
In the United States
1-in-5
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By enrolling in an introductory program,
we can equip you with the tools to succeed in the real world. It is much more than kicking and punching at our martial arts school located in [sitecity].Our students regularly go on to join Ivy league schools and become community leaders. The values they learn during their martial arts journey are the same as the ones that you teach at home which last a lifetime.
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Krav Maga has an amazing GET FIT program for those looking to increase their muscle tone, shed a few pounds, step-up the level of cardio or to just purely get into fighting shape. Krav Maga is the fastest, most effective and most enjoyable way to do it.
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The Lessons of Krav Maga Are Invaluable
Krav Maga in [sitecity] enhances skills in each and every KM class. Invaluable lessons will be learned.
Increased Fitness
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What Our Students Are Saying
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A Top-Notch Krav Maga Facility
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Don’t Be A Target! and Don’t be a Victim
Whether you are male or female Krav Maga is right for you. The training is safe, fun and taught in a real-world training format.
Krav Maga classes in [sitecity] teaches how avoid an assault entirely by self awareness and seeing the danger early. A potential victim’s way of carrying herself or reacting to initial confrontation can dictate an attacker’s willingness to follow through with his plans. “Don’t Be A Target! and Don’t be a victim!”
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Krav Maga Training For All Ability Levels
At [sitename], Krav Maga classes are offered to students of all experience levels and backgrounds. Studying Martial Arts is a fun, effective, increasingly-popular way to stay in shape, increase focus and speed, make good friends, and learn to defend yourself. [sitename] selects and trains our instructors to carry out the vision set forth when opening this facility. Students are provided a high quality, approved course curriculum with defined practical concepts for all, from novice to advanced.
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Free TrialNovember 19, 2018
Highly recommended!! Both of my kids age 13 and 5 have been enrolled. My oldest Has ADHD and this program has definitely helped his focus and concentration. They both have shown that they have gained self defense techniques, confidence, and respect for others from this program. Guru Tim is great with both of them!
November 21, 2018
Master Tim has a clear passion for his craft, and his skilled instruction has been very positive for my son. Thank you Tim for all that you do!
November 21, 2018
Great school, daughter has gone for over 5 years
November 23, 2018
This is an awesome school. Guru Tim is an outstanding teacher for kids and Adults
November 23, 2018
Stick fighting, Staff work, Knife defenses, bare hand against multiple attackers, it’s all here. Truely exceptional training at the highest level is available.
November 23, 2018
I’ve been studying from Guru Lucas for 7 & 1/2 years – and he is a person of high quality and great knowledge. I encourage anyone who has ever been interested in martial arts to take a class. You will not be disappointed.
November 23, 2018
I’ve been studying in martial arts here since 2008 I’ve learned a lot and have a lot of confidence in what I learn to defend myself I think it’s a great system to learn
November 24, 2018
Excellent, practical training. Guru Tim blends the training with street smarts so you really understand the “why” of certain techniques.
November 24, 2018
I now have two children in Guru Tim’s classes and it has been an awesome journey to see how far they have come.
November 24, 2018
Guru Lucas does an amazing job as an instructor. Everything he teaches is very practical, but it also maintains the traditions of the arts to give a good balance between theory and practice.
December 12, 2018
My grandson Anthony has learned so much from Guru Tim in the martial arts. He started at 4.5 years old and is reaching his journior black belt in Dec 2018 at the age of 8.5. He is self discipline and has matured over the years. Thank you to Guru Tim for taking out the time Continue Reading
December 12, 2018
First I would like to thank Guru Tim for his hard work and dedication to the school and each student. They all are learning at their own pace and his encouragement definitely is up living to them all. My son Anthony has attended this school for about five years. He started at the age of Continue Reading
December 12, 2018
We love Erie Krav Maga and Guru Tim’s teaching style. He is authoritative yet patient and kind with the kids. He is able to connect with them in a way that fosters their self confidence and abilities. He sets standards that the kids accept and abide by. He is extremely patient with our daughter but Continue Reading
December 12, 2018
After 30 years in the martial arts, I can honestly say this is the best school in Erie for practical self defense training. I’ve trained with different instructors over the years from New York to Los Angeles, and Tim is the most comparable instructor I’ve ever trained with locally.
December 12, 2018
My husband and I and our two children started with Erie Krav Maga in late September of this year. In just that short amount of time, I have seen growth and improvement in each one of us. This well rounded class covers not only the physical aspects of the art: kicks, punches, weapons training, but Continue Reading
February 16, 2019
Mr. Lucas is a fantastic teacher, very motivating! I was a person who didn’t do any exercise, I now find myself looking forward to my sessions at Erie Krav Maga! Mr. Lucas works very well with children, including children with disabilities. Thanks so much for helping our family
February 16, 2019
Clean and well maintained facility. Guru Tim is knowledgeable, professional and great with the kids.
February 16, 2019
My son has been a student of Guru Tim for over a year now, and I can see the tremendous difference karate and Guru Tim has made in his life and the lives of the other students my son has had the privilege of training alongside. It is great to see my son’s and the Continue Reading
February 16, 2019
As a law enforcement officer, I am always eager to learn and train to better protect myself myself, my family and my community. I am very impressed with Guru Tim Lucas’s engaging and knowledgeable style of instruction for both me and my family which attend the adult and youth classes. I highly recommend Erie Krav Continue Reading
February 16, 2019