Hardcore training in realistic self defense!
The St. Louis Combat Institute teaches the ability to survive, not win, in stressful, dangerous and violent situations in as close to actual environments as possible, in addition to states of extreme duress, and exhaustion. St. Louis Combat Institute's training philosophy is based on the principles and philosophy of Israeli Krav Maga and Systema - Russian Martial Art. With these combat systems, special uniforms and belts are irrelevant. We don’t focus on learned stances and drills. We focus on teaching battle-proven skills that are quick, unsportsmanlike & lethal, and focus on a body’s natural positioning and movement to be able to efficiently strike, absorb a strike, avoid and re-direct from any position. Our training philosophy is not to be confused with any traditional fighting arts and/or combat sports fighting systems. We are not in the business of taking years to teach a client how to incapacitate or eliminate even the most basic fighter, but rather months, comparable to the time a special ops soldier has to prepare for an operation. There are just too many aspects of traditional fighting arts and sports-based fighting systems that are life-threateningly impractical and inefficient for the battlefield and actual brutal violence.
Our training is intense and demanding and nothing is off limits other than morality and legality. All training is conducted in a controlled yet extremely realistic environment, meaning no mats and pads, and real weapons are used (inoperable firearms and slightly dulled edged weapons). Essentially, we remove all of the elements that would give you a false sense of security. If you constantly learn how to fall, roll and/or maneuver on a mat and use rubber or plastic weapons, you are not training properly for actual battle or violence.
Keywords: Martial Arts, Krav Maga, Systema, Self Defense
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1.5 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Russian and Israeli Martial Arts
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been involved in the martial arts for almost 38 years. I became very interested in the military style applications dyring my tenure in the Untied States Marine Corps.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a system not seen or taught in the Mdiwest.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 with p[lans to expand into Illinois during the next 2 years.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Highway 44 and Kingshighway.
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit Card, Check, Cash and Financing.
Which areas do you service?
The St. Louis Metro Area.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I do.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday -Friday: 5:45pm-9:30pm and Saturdays: 9:00am-1:00pm