Wayne Humphrey, a two year member of St. Louis Self-Defense & Fitness, completed level 1 of Commando Krav Maga in April. At 78, Mr. Humphrey, passed his test not only with "flying colors" but is recorded as the most "mature" of age to have passed a level of CKM. "I feel good about passing it, I'm very proud of myself" says Mr. Humphrey. "It's good exercise and I feel as though I'm concentrating on something important. You don't plan for them to be necessary but they could be if you ever found yourself in those circumstances." Goes to show, age really is deceptive and self-protection training is important no matter what the age. Congratulations Wayne!

Students and Teachers this is your last chance to join one of St. Louis' finest fitness and self-defense training programs. Gain valuable training from one or all of our fitness classes such as Kickboxing, Kettlebells, or Conditioning. Learn self-defense techniques that could save your life in our Commando Krav Maga classes and learn proper form of throwing a punch or a kick in our Fight classes. Feel good and more secure in all areas of your life. Sign-up by June 30th for your exclusive 3 month summer special for only $195, includes every class we offer. Please bring your student or teacher ID and as always try a complimentary trial class before sign-up. We look forward to seeing you!

CONGRATULATIONS to Penina, Tirtza, Aviva, and Temima for passing both tests for WCKM Phase 1: Protection and Phase 2: Empowerment!!! The girls began training a year and a half ago and were instrumental in helping pilot the WCKM techniques and curriculum, which was launched internationally early this year. These four high school girls are excellent role models for other girls their age, as well as for women of all ages. I am so privileged to have been their instructor and wish them all the best with their future endeavors!

Most of us understand the importance of quality when it comes to health and fitness as well as the price that comes with it. At St. Louis Self-Defense & Fitness we would like to give you the opportunity to reduce your membership and potentially come for free through our referral program. Briefly, here's how it works. You, the (full or fitness monthly member), have a friend join as a (full or fitness monthly member) and lists you as his or her referral source. In return, you, the original member, has reduced your monthly fee between $15 to $20 each month you are a member. For each friend you have sign-up (or drop-out), your membership decreases (or increases, but never over your original sign-up rate). Essentially, you could end up as a member coming free of charge each month!

St. Louis Self Defense & Fitness will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2009. The normal class schedule will resume on Sunday, July 5, 2009.