Training Krav
That’s a picture of my beautiful canine buddy, you guessed it, “Krav”.
Well, of course I would name him that. 🙂
And I am grateful that I invested in training for him that is going to make for a long and happy life together.
I love our morning walks and I love what a good and well mannered boy he is.
The other “Krav training” I was referring to in the subject line is the self protection piece of my program here at Krav Maga Martial Arts.
Krav Maga is the self protection system of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and, I believe, the most practical self defense there is.
While my academy is about so much more than just self defense- developing character, leadership and communication skills; fitness, stress relief, time management and goal setting skills, and so much more in kids and adults of all ages…..
We also teach the most effective self defense.
I already had 3 other Blackbelts and had been studying martial arts for over 20 years when I started training in Krav.
I already had my school.
But when I was exposed to Krav Maga the first time, I realized that- from a self defense perspective- it was what I had been looking for all those years.
The self defense, and especially against real world problems like stick and knife attack, gun threats, multiple attackers and more, was more real, easier to learn and more effective than everything else I’d trained to until that point.
So I continued teaching the martial arts I was teaching at my dojo (martial arts academy), but also began again as a student again.
Over time I was trained and certified as an instructor by 3 different krav maga organizations, 2 in Israel.
But enough about me and back to the point.
This is about you.
If you are looking for the very best, most practical, most efficient and effective self defense; we got that.
Yes, you’ll also get in great shape, make new friends, relieve some stress, have fun and maybe even discover a few other benefits you weren’t expecting along the way…
but you will also “walk in peace”.
You will know with certainty that you possess the physical, mental and emotional training to survive and thrive a violent encounter, that you can defend yourself and those that you love from harm.
It’s a great feeling, the confidence that comes form that kind of competence.
But don’t take my word for it.
Prepare To Live; Empower To Lead!
Grand Master Stephen J. Del Castillo
Founding Master Instructor, Krav Maga Martial Arts
TampaKravMaga.com StephenDelCastillo.com
Great environment for families and individual training! I’ve been very impressed with the culture and quality of instructors at Tampa Krav Maga. My individual instruction has been outstanding, and the class atmosphere is one I’m happy to bring my children to and learn in.
LTC Jay Ellison, US Army (Ret)
I started training at KMMA with two of my children a couple of years ago. I wanted to get them into more active hobbies, learn self-discipline, and work toward something that takes a long time to achieve. I believe it’s valuable to learn early, the feeling that comes from achieving something you’ve worked hard for. Additionally, I decided to train with them, to share something with them I loved to do when I was younger and to get myself back into shape after a bad injury and years of being sedentary.
In a short period of time, I’ve seen so much growth in them, their confidence in particular. They absolutely love all the sensei at KMMA who make every class fun and engaging, and friendships they’ve made from working with their training partners. I have also seen a lot of growth in myself, my stamina and flexibility have improved considerably, but most of all the tremendous sense of pride I have watching my children grow every day and getting to share this journey with them. There is no doubt they will be incredible leaders and blackbelts due to the lessons instilled in them by all the amazing sensei, and the lessons of Grand Master. I’m so glad we decided to join the KMMA family.
Erik St. Martin, KMMA Leadership Student and Blackbelt Candidate, father or Wyatt and Allie, KMMA Leadership Students and future KMMA Blackbelts
Principal Software Engineering Manager, Microsoft
We LOVE the Blackbelt Leadership program and it’s so awesome that we get to train together as a family! If you’re thinking about becoming a Blackbelt, step up to Leadership program…You’ll be glad you did!
Ruthe Flores, KMMA Leadership Student and KMMA 2nd Degree Blackbelt Leader, mother of Geno and Jordan, KMMA 2nd Degree Blackbelt Leaders
CMSgt, US Air Force (Ret)
I chose to train at Krav Maga Martial Arts (KMMA) in Land O’Lakes because when Grand Master Steve Del Castillo teaches, he’s not just delivering a product or service… he is reinforcing a lifestyle and providing leadership training that will be with me for the rest of my life.”
Bill Cronin, President / CEO, Pasco EDC
I love it, it’s a great community.
Blanca Cabrera, Future KMMA Blackbelt
Grandmaster Steven Del Castillo taught the class, and it was amazing. He is amazing. Such words of wisdom that really make a difference in people’s lives. And great self defense and fun!
Hagen Dean
I have wanted to take martial arts for many years. I was specifically interested in Krav Maga. From the first class, I was hooked. The Sensei are amazing, and I look forward to training with my fellow classmates!
Enrolling in the Black Belt Leadership and Certified Instructor Training has been invaluable for my personal development, mental growth and physical fitness.
Daniel Venturino, KMMA Leadership Student and Probationary Blackbelt
About Grandmaster Stephen J. Del Castillo: Grandmaster Del Castillo is the founding Master Instructor of Krav Maga Martial Arts and has been empowering lives in Pasco and Hillsborough Counties since October of 2000. He is a 7th degree Blackbelt, MBA, author, mentor and success coach, a US Army Veteran and a proud father and grandfather. He is married to Ms. Barbara Del Castillo who helps him run the school. Grand Master Del Castillo began his training in the early 80’s and has high level blackbelts in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Premier Martial Arts and Krav Maga Martial Arts as well as experience in kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do and Jiujitsu. He has high level instructor certifications from BBSI, IKMF, and KMG and has been featured in numerous Martial Arts publications and also Success magazine. He was a competitive sport karate and American Kickboxing instructor until he enlisted in the US Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he won an Army Green to Gold scholarship and proceeded to ROTC and the University of Tampa. He was commissioned in 1992 and went on to serve in Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division and then in several other posts in the US until he left military service to pursue his dream of creating KMMA in 2000.
The Krav MagaMartial Arts Headquarters is in Lutz, FL at 1900 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., 33549. Krav Maga Martial Arts serves Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, and surrounding areas.
See stephendelcastillo.com for more information and to order my book, Developing Your Superpower, Meditations on Mastery, Volume 1.
Also, check us out on Fun4TampaKids & on Go2Karate.com