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1745 N Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.(623) 555-0104
Maai Krav Maga
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Krav maga in Goodyear

Krav maga for adults, one drill at a time

Early, noon and evening classes for adults of every fitness level. You work with a partner and pads, an instructor is on the floor, and you set the pace with your partner.

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  • Ages 18 and up
  • Classes of up to 18
  • A women's class
Two adults practicing a wrist escape drill in a bright studio while a third student watches from the edge

Schedule

The week on the floor

Early, noon and evening classes for adults, 60 to 90 minutes each. Start with Fundamentals, whatever you have trained before.

Fall session

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  • MondayMon

    • 6:00 am – 7:00 am

      Conditioning

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      All levelsOpenTry a class

    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm

      Intermediate

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      IntermediateOpenTry a class

  • TuesdayTue

    • 6:00 am – 7:00 am

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

      Women's class

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      Women, 18 and upAll levelsOpenTry a class

    • 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Pad and partner drills

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      IntermediateWaitlistTry a class

  • WednesdayWed

    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

      Conditioning

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      All levelsOpenTry a class

    • 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm

      Intermediate

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      IntermediateOpenTry a class

  • ThursdayThu

    • 6:00 am – 7:00 am

      Conditioning

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      All levelsOpenTry a class

    • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

      Women's class

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      Women, 18 and upAll levelsFull

    • 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

  • FridayFri

    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

      Open training

      Wardell Venable · Main floor

      All levelsOpenTry a class

  • SaturdaySat

    • 8:30 am – 9:45 am

      Fundamentals

      Technique · Wardell Venable · Main floor

      BeginnerOpenTry a class

    • 10:00 am – 11:15 am

      Women's class

      Malini Viswanathan · Main floor

      Women, 18 and upAll levelsOpenTry a class

Sample classes.

Classes of up to 18 students. Times change by session, and the booking page has this week's.

What a class covers

Four things we practice, in this order

Every class works on the same four ideas. They get faster and more detailed as you move from Fundamentals to Intermediate.

  • Distance

    Where you stand, how far a partner's reach is, and how to keep the space or close it.

  • Awareness

    Where the exits are, who is beside you and how to notice a room before you settle into it.

  • A firm voice

    Saying stop and step back, loudly and clearly, as a drill you rehearse with a partner.

  • Pads and partners

    Strikes on pads and shields, and escapes from grabs and holds, at a pace you and your partner set.

A note for veterans and service members

Train with people who understand your schedule

Wardell served in the Army, and many members of the studio have served or are serving. If that matters to you, say so at the door and we will introduce you around.

What we can work around

  • Shift work and orders change. Ask us about pausing a membership.

  • Early classes at 6 a.m. and noon classes fit around a duty day.

  • Nothing here is a requirement: everyone starts in Fundamentals.

Questions about membership
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Membership

Three ways to train, each with its term

Every plan lists what it covers, its term and how to cancel.

  • Two classes a week

    Fundamentals and Intermediate, for adults who train on a set rhythm.

    • Up to two classes a week, any on the schedule
    • Fundamentals, Intermediate and conditioning
    • Open training on Fridays
    • A pause for travel or orders, on request
    Term:
    Three months, then month to month
    Cancellation:
    In writing, with 30 days' notice. The month in progress is billed.
    Refunds:
    A month already trained is not refunded. Ask us about pausing.
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  • Every class

    Any class on the schedule, as often as you like.

    • Every class, including the women's class
    • Open training on Fridays
    • Conditioning at 6 a.m. and in the evening
    • A pause for travel or orders, on request
    Term:
    Twelve months, then month to month
    Cancellation:
    In writing, with 30 days' notice. The month in progress is billed.
    Refunds:
    A month already trained is not refunded. Ask us about pausing.
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  • Class card

    A set of classes for visitors, shift workers and anyone who trains now and then.

    • Use the card for any class with space
    • Good for one session, then it lapses
    • Your card moves to the next session if the studio closes for a week
    Term:
    One session of 12 weeks
    Cancellation:
    Nothing to cancel: unused classes lapse when the session ends.
    Refunds:
    Cards are not refunded. Ask us before you buy if your plans are uncertain.
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The figures for every plan are on our enrollment page and at your first class.

Instructors

Who is on the floor

Two instructors share the week. Wardell teaches most evening classes and Malini teaches the women's class.

  • Wardell Venable, owner and head instructor, in a navy training uniform holding two pads

    Wardell Venable

    Owner and head instructor

    Wardell served in the Army and opened Maai after he left. He teaches Fundamentals, Intermediate and open training, and he is glad to talk about his own training at the door.

  • Malini Viswanathan, instructor, in a black top and shorts leaning on a stack of mats

    Malini Viswanathan

    Instructor, women's class and conditioning

    Malini teaches the women's class and the conditioning classes. She also covers the noon Fundamentals class on Wednesday, and she is often the first person a new student meets.

Questions

Before your first class

How old do I have to be?

Classes are for adults, ages 18 and up. Everyone starts in Fundamentals, whether you are 20 or 60.

Can I watch a class first?

Yes. Sit on the bench by the door and watch any class, or come to a Fundamentals class and try it.

What do I wear to the first class?

A plain t-shirt and loose, stretchy trousers or shorts, and clean bare feet. Take off jewelry and tie hair back. We lend pads and gloves for your first classes.

What is a class like?

We warm up, then work on one idea at a time: distance, awareness, a firm voice and partner drills on pads. Partners set the pace together, and an instructor is on the floor the whole time.

Do I need to be fit?

No. All fitness levels start here, and an instructor shows you how to scale every drill. The conditioning class is built to be a workout that is also a class.

Do you use belts?

No. Classes are Fundamentals, Intermediate, conditioning and open training. An instructor tells you when you are ready to join Intermediate.

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Come in a plain t-shirt and loose trousers. We lend pads and gloves for your first classes, and an instructor walks you through the floor.

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