Testimonials
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica
Ryan is an exceptional, talented and attentive instructor who prioritises attention to technique and proper training etiquette. You feel welcomed, safe and motivated to push beyond your comfort zone to truly experience the strength and power of yourself as an individual.
Ryan provides a space where you are encouraged to grow as an indivi
Ryan is an exceptional, talented and attentive instructor who prioritises attention to technique and proper training etiquette. You feel welcomed, safe and motivated to push beyond your comfort zone to truly experience the strength and power of yourself as an individual.
Ryan provides a space where you are encouraged to grow as an individual, whilst using fun and humour to make the experience as a student that much more enjoyable. Ryan is passionate about what he does and that shows in the care, respect and integrity he upholds whilst teaching and towards his students. I highly recommend Ryan’s one-on-one sessions to deepen your practice further, a casual class or a workshop (when available) to learn the art of Krav Maga!
Denise
Jessica
Jessica
"Coming out of a very personal 3-year battle with an autoimmune condition, on top of new understandings that I identify as being on the spectrum/neurodivergent, the world around me has not felt safe for a very long time. Trying to find the balance on my own between my physical, mental and emotional body has meant that I have felt at a lo
"Coming out of a very personal 3-year battle with an autoimmune condition, on top of new understandings that I identify as being on the spectrum/neurodivergent, the world around me has not felt safe for a very long time. Trying to find the balance on my own between my physical, mental and emotional body has meant that I have felt at a loss to my nervous system one time too many times. While it is a normal response to withdraw and isolate ourselves in a bid to create our own safety, survival mode can only take us so far. I jumped at the opportunity to take part in Ryan's workshop as I needed help to open the doorway to finding my inner strength again. I felt safe, seen, and respected, without him even knowing my personal story. I have walked away with the beginnings of a new foundation of
personal power that will take me from surviving into thriving, and for that I will be forever grateful. Thank you x1M Ryan! Kida. DN"
Valeria
Jessica
Valeria
"I attended one of Ryan's Krav Maga workshops for women last week and when I left 2 hours later, I felt stronger and more confident. Ryan is a patient and fun teacher, with a down-to-earth attitude and a deep love for his craft. In such a short time he was able to pass on a ton of knowledge of the ins and outs of basic self-defence. The
"I attended one of Ryan's Krav Maga workshops for women last week and when I left 2 hours later, I felt stronger and more confident. Ryan is a patient and fun teacher, with a down-to-earth attitude and a deep love for his craft. In such a short time he was able to pass on a ton of knowledge of the ins and outs of basic self-defence. The atmosphere in the class was that of open-mindedness, focus and fun. Would warmly recommend and looking forward to learning more about Krav Maga!"
Gemma
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
Valeria
Ryan creates a positive, encouraging, and friendly environment to learn self defence. I was lucky to participate in a 2-hour group workshop with Ryan. We practiced several techniques that made me feel empowered and more confident in myself if I had to defend myself. We also spoke about how to de-escalate situations before they become phy
Ryan creates a positive, encouraging, and friendly environment to learn self defence. I was lucky to participate in a 2-hour group workshop with Ryan. We practiced several techniques that made me feel empowered and more confident in myself if I had to defend myself. We also spoke about how to de-escalate situations before they become physical and self-awareness in public settings. Ryan is a great teacher, ensuring each student understands the technique and giving individual corrections to Krav maga moves. I learned a lot from Ryan, I found him knowledgeable and passionate about empowering women. I would highly recommend his classes if you have been looking to enhance your self-defense skills.
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
I deeply appreciate Ryan’s self-defense workshop. I experienced sexual harassment a while ago, back in that time I didn’t know how to react and create my boundary. By doing the workshop, we learned many useful techniques and skills. Ryan is such a great trainer, very passionate about what he was teaching also very kind and patient with e
I deeply appreciate Ryan’s self-defense workshop. I experienced sexual harassment a while ago, back in that time I didn’t know how to react and create my boundary. By doing the workshop, we learned many useful techniques and skills. Ryan is such a great trainer, very passionate about what he was teaching also very kind and patient with everyone. It was such a healing process for me as well. I highly recommend this wonderful and valuable workshop. Thank you Ryan so much, you are amazing!
Yasmin
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
Womens Self Defence Workshop Participant
"I had been wanting to do Ryan’s class for a while but was nervous that it may be triggering to me due to past experiences. Ryan made me feel so comfortable and confident. I walked away feeling such a huge release and so empowered. I would highly recommend Ryan’s class to anyone in a similar situation or even just to gain confidence. I’m so excited to continue this journey with him"
Jupi
Emily - Mother of 4
Olivia
I had an incredible one-on-one Krav Maga self defence session with Ryan, which was both empowering and fun. I gained so much in just one lesson. It was my first time ever doing any self defence practice, and within the hour not only did I learn a set of foundational techniques and defensive skills, I was also encouraged to activate my int
I had an incredible one-on-one Krav Maga self defence session with Ryan, which was both empowering and fun. I gained so much in just one lesson. It was my first time ever doing any self defence practice, and within the hour not only did I learn a set of foundational techniques and defensive skills, I was also encouraged to activate my intuitive sense for self defence, awakening a primal instinct which made the lesson ever so fruitful, using the element of surprise to actually prepare me for real-life scenarios, and how best to take on an offender where they least expect it while actively protecting myself. Ryan was also super friendly and easy to work with, I felt really comfortable and safe practicing with him. I really recommend Ryan as a self defence coach to anybody who is interested in learning the art of Krav Maga.
Olivia
Emily - Mother of 4
Olivia
"What a fun, dynamic and challenging way to bundle in fitness and practical skills for everyday life! Ryan is a natural mentor. His patience, communication and humour makes his sessions such an uplifting and productive experience. I am so excited to continue my craft with him. The empowerment that comes with being a Mama who can defend my
"What a fun, dynamic and challenging way to bundle in fitness and practical skills for everyday life! Ryan is a natural mentor. His patience, communication and humour makes his sessions such an uplifting and productive experience. I am so excited to continue my craft with him. The empowerment that comes with being a Mama who can defend myself and my children if need be is like having a magical superpower! I’m hooked! Thank you Ryan.
Emily - Mother of 4
Emily - Mother of 4
Emily - Mother of 4
"I just had my first session with Ryan of Krav Maga and loved it! He guided me skillfully through the different techniques and patiently went through them as many times as needed until he was sure that I had got it. I loved it because not only did it feel like a workout but also because it feels really empowering to know as a woman that I
"I just had my first session with Ryan of Krav Maga and loved it! He guided me skillfully through the different techniques and patiently went through them as many times as needed until he was sure that I had got it. I loved it because not only did it feel like a workout but also because it feels really empowering to know as a woman that I can defend myself. I am signing up to do regular weekly sessions and look forward to seeing how my progress evolves!
Edward
Edward
Emily - Mother of 4
"I started learning Krav Maga following an incident overseas. A lifelong couch potato, I was at first unsure if I could handle the physical demands of the classes. Fortunately, I had Ryan as my instructor. Friendly and understanding, Ryan patiently worked with me to achieve my fitness and self defence goals.
Over time, he instilled in me b
"I started learning Krav Maga following an incident overseas. A lifelong couch potato, I was at first unsure if I could handle the physical demands of the classes. Fortunately, I had Ryan as my instructor. Friendly and understanding, Ryan patiently worked with me to achieve my fitness and self defence goals.
Over time, he instilled in me both Krav Maga basics and the confidence that even in my unfit state, I could (if needed) protect myself and the people I cared about.
I recommend Ryan as an instructor for his depth of knowledge in self defence, his bespoke approach to teaching, and his genuine interest in helping his students achieve their goals.
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