I would be extremely cautious in pursuing membership at this gym. While the Krav instructor, Joe, is very knowledgeable on the subject matter, the kickboxing instructor, Jennifer, lacks the necessary skills that are required in teaching kickboxing. I question if she can perform any of the exercises she has students doing. At times, when teaching combos, she confuses herself and appears dumb-founded. I question her credentials. In addition, the school has had a history of condescending behavior towards students including lying, manipulation, and deceit. Certain students have been targeted and they have eventually left. Some students have even been “forced” out of the school unofficially by actions of the instructors. I would strongly encourage anyone considering membership at St. Louis Combat Institute to reconsider.

I became a member of The St Louis Combat Institute this summer,after attending the Grand Opening of their new school. I was impressed to see that they had the backing of the Mayor of St Louis City, Govenor of Missouri, several City Alderman and the SLMPD. That day several news crews were on sight filming the big event for that evenings news. They completely deserve the backing of these high officals. The instructors know what they are doing through and through.

As the Mayor said that day of head instructor Joe. ” Joe is a great asset to the Community of St Louis City, as a member of the SLMPD police force and now teaching and offering much needed self defense to the citizens of STL City”. I was a part of many varied martial arts throughout the years. I learned more at STL Combat in month than many years at the others. I am so comfortable here, I convinced my wife to join with me also. This is the place you NEED to be training at.