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I have been training with Marcin over 4 years now. His training methods and way of explaining things have improved my fitness levels and self-defence capabilities beyond my initial expectations. I was also able to utilise the learnings from Marcin’s training when dealing with high-profile situations/deliverables at the workplace; for example, remaining calm under pressure so that I can see the most effective path to a positive outcome, rather than being side-tracked by non-useful elements.

Since starting the Urban Self Defence program my strength, balance, fitness and flexibility have all improved. More than that, learning practical and effective self-defence skills and techniques has given me more confidence that I can protect myself and my family in threatening situations.

Marcin is an exceptional instructor. I started training with him while recovering from a very serious injury (I’m a journalist and I had been shot through the chest in Afghanistan). Marcin took the time to understand my limitations, and adapted his teaching to help me regain my fitness and flexibility. He was patient with me, explaining every technique clearly, but also pushed me hard when he felt I was capable of more. As a result, I made a much faster than anticipated recovery, while also enjoying training in a friendly environment. Little did I realize I would eventually put Marcin’s lessons to use in a real- life situation.

One night a couple of years ago, I was out in London with a friend. We were wearing suits after a work event, and some youths decided we were easy targets. What started as some verbal threats moved shockingly quickly to an attempted assault, but I was able to instinctively react with an “educational block” and stop my attacker in his tracks. This one move gave us both enough time to run and get out of the situation. I’m not saying Marcin saved my life, but his training most certainly got me out of a bad situation.

I was delighted when Marcin told me he was developing an online training programme. I’ve been lucky enough to get a preview of some of the videos, and they are exactly what I expected – simple, clear, and logical. Now, even during lockdown, I can train.

I’ve been training with Marcin for eighteen months now, twice a week. What I love best is that no session is the same; Marcin is able to creatively come up with new and exciting ways to train every single time. My overall fitness, weight and self -confidence are at an all- time high

As a woman with minimal self-defence and fighting skills, I have benefited immensely from krav maga training with Marcin. He has taught me how to recognise threats and deal with difficult situations and as a result my confidence has improved. Apart from learning the self-defence techniques, there was great fitness training too! Hard but fun! I would recommend self-defence training with Marcin to every woman who wants to gain confidence and improve her fitness!

Anyone who is serious about self-defence must train with Marcin.  No matter what your age he will ensure you work hard to fulfill your potential in order to be better prepared for ‘real world’ encounters. His guidance during my 10 years of Krav Maga training with him has been invaluable. A rare warrior.

I have trained in martial arts for many years — Urban Self Defence is by far the most practical system I have seen for real world situations. Marcin is a great instructor — he understands the level you are at and then builds you up from there, working on tactics, fitness, strength and agility. Technical training involves the most relevant teachings from Krav maga, boxing, wrestling, judo, muay thai and brazilian jui jitsu. I strongly recommend Urban Self Defence for anyone who wants to be able to de-escalate or defend themselves in real life situations

When I was looking for a form of self-defence it was important to me to learn techniques and skills that would work in real life situations. Marcin is a tremendous teacher with years of experience that shine through in his unique approach to self-defence. He nicely breaks down and explains the various techniques as well as how they apply to real life scenarios. Not only do I feel a lot more confident, the training has also increased my fitness level significantly!

I was approaching fifty and finding it harder to motivate myself and keep fit with a busy family/work/life balance. I had read about krav maga in a number of articles and after some detailed research, I found Marcin. From my first session I was impressed with his passion and instructional flair for teaching self-defence. I had initially planned on having a few lessons but have now trained with Marcin two to three times a week for the last five years.

Since the lockdown in March I have carried on with online lessons. They have not lost any of their instructional value and it’s as if Marcin is in the same room motivating you still.

As well as learning new self-defence techniques and skills to keep it interesting Marcin’s lessons have given me a functional fitness, strength, flexibility and weight! that I haven’t had since my twenties. He also gives you something else that is harder to measure, an  awareness, self-confidence and an improved sense of wellbeing.

It is the best personal decision I have made in my life for my personal health and fitness.