Central Ohio's Self Defense Headquarters
Affiliated with the
United States Krav Maga Association, with 56 training centers across the country.
Intro Class with FREE BSD T-Shirt
Get Started Today! 45 minute Intro to Krav Maga
Come experience why KRAV MAGA is the #1 Rated Self Defense System in the world. $20 includes the Intro Class, T-shirt, and another hour of training with our regular member's class right after.
Monday or Wednesday @ 5:45pm by appointment only.
Once you're done with the Intro, plan to stay for the complimentary Level 1 Class that follows.
We are currently at capacity for our Kid's program.
Self Defense for Kids (currently at capacity)
Where children can build strength, grow self-esteem, enhance discipline, and learn the value of self-defense. Ages 6 to 12.
Sign up for a Kid's Intro Class and see if we're a good fit for you and your child. Only $10, includes a 45 minute Intro and another hour of training with the regular Kid's Krav class right after.
About Us
Your Instructors- Jack Gabalski and Joseph Winter
Jack Gabalski- Krav Maga Instructor
Jack started his martial arts journey at the OSU Shotokan Karate Club where he earned his brown belt in the late '80's. Eager for training that was less traditional and more practical, he began working out at the International Martial Arts Academy of Columbus learning elements of boxing, grappling, and stick and knife fighting. After hearing a friend's recommendation about the attributes of Krav Maga, Jack joined a gym in Gahanna and hasn't looked back. He has been instructing now for several years at Krav gyms, The Ohio State University, and local community groups with his passion for helping people learn to stay safe. Jack is Co-Owner of Buckeye Self Defense, and a Level 5 Krav Maga practitioner.
Joseph Winter- Krav Maga Instructor
USKMA 2nd Degree Black Belt
https://uskma.com/uskma-black-belts/
Joe has been practicing Krav Maga for over 10 years. He got his start at the largest Krav Maga Gym in central Ohio at the time in late 2011, and began instructing in 2016.
Joe earned his Black Belt with the United States Krav Maga Association in 2017, and earned his 2nd Degree in 2018. Joe has a passion for child safety and teaching children principles of discipline to keep Krav Maga as a defense option for kids. Joe currently serves as Lead Instructor at the gym, and Director of our Kids Krav Maga Program. Joe has acquired knowledge through several different systems over his years in martial arts as a practitioner and instructor, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Martial Blade Concepts, Boxing, and Muay Thai.
Our Philosophy
The number of techniques is kept to a minimum so you can master them in a matter of months rather than years. The defenses are designed to rely on gross motor movements, which means they’ll work under pressure in a real fight. Most importantly, the entire program was created as a lawful self-defense system, one that teaches legally defensible responses to attacks.
Simply put, there’s no better self-defense system or program in existence. If you’ve never taken a martial arts lesson in your life, no problem! We cover everything you need to know from the ground up. And if you’ve trained in a traditional martial art for years or even decades, we won’t try to get you to abandon your roots. Instead, we’ll show you how your current skills fit into this system and how you can modify them for maximum effectiveness on the street.
Our Facility
Our modern gym is conveniently located between Gahanna and New Albany, at 929 East Johnstown Road
Our Mission
First and foremost our mission is to help our members become safer and healthier. We strive to be a positive influence in our members’ lives and in our community. We take this mission very seriously and we aim to fulfill it daily.
Member of the U. S. Krav Maga Association
