Martial Instinct

I went to Martial Instinct when I first moved to Cologne because I wanted to be able to defend myself. On this point I'd like to point out that I wasn't the typical member. In fact I rather stood out. I was eighteen and definitely not as badass as the rest, I was more the pink and fluffy variety ;) I'm pretty good natured and my killer instinct was seriously lacking! In one word: harmless.
I'd never done any kind of martial arts so I had a lot of trouble at first and I really cried a lot. Especially sparring was and still is hard on me.
I thought I wasn't though enough and I was seriously expecting my trainers to tell me it wasn't going to work out. But they were convinced that I could do this and determined to teach me.
Not only the trainers but the people too are great and they always look out for me. They tone it down for me so I can learn in my own time and nobody has ever said anything about me crying rivers every damn training. And boy did I! But they were very sweet, they helped me along and gave me all the time I needed to stop bursting into tears every time I got hit in the face. That's pretty amazing!
I leaned so much! Starting from zero I can see my improvement clear as day. And everyone else can too. They encourage me and the trainers notice too and help with tips and encouragement.
The atmosphere is great, even though we are training in martial arts and you do get punched a bunch. But we always laugh about it afterwords, we compare our moves and strategies and sometimes just chat. Especially me.
I met a lot of kindred spirits and made new friends, some/most of them so very different from my usual girly group ;)
I got so much stronger and tougher and don't cry anywhere near as often as in the beginning! Some of the newcomers even think I'm pretty tough and can't believe it when I tell them how I was in the beginning :)
I learned a lot of really cool stuff and I don't have to be as afraid of walking home alone anymore. I can safely say coming to Martial Instinct was one of the best ideas I ever had! And I would do it all over again!
Be is huge tattooed dudes, tough women, fighting machines, people that want to burn calories (yes we have those too;) or the occasional pink and fluffy specimen. Martial Instinct is seriously for everyone!

I have been training JKD at Martial Instinct for a little over a year and the results are really impressive. The training is designed for efficiency. There are no frills, nothing traditional, except at most greeting your partner. The techniques are simple, but very useful and effective for serious situations on the street. There is also sparring at each training session, so you can also test the techniques you learn in a fight against a training partner. The training is designed in such a way that the advanced and the beginners first train separately among themselves. Later, the groups are mixed together and there is also constant partner change, so that the beginners also train together with advanced students and the advanced students can also correct them and give tips. Beginners get a warm welcome and are not treated like a punching bag like some other schools.
Each session is a lot of fun and useful too. You also become mentally stronger. You notice this at home or at work. You are simply more relaxed and more at ease in stressful situations.
My thanks go to Jay and Ben. I am always amazed at how Jay designs the training. It never gets boring and with each session there is something important to take away in knowledge. Jay breaks down the techniques until the last person understands and can implement them well.
I would give this school 100 stars and can heartily recommend everyone to come by and participate in a trial week. I personally have found my second family there.
And no, I was not paid to give this review. 😄

I have been training with Martial Instinct for 2 years.
I especially like the composition and mix of the training. I was able to make progress very quickly and level up my physical fitness. As a result, my mindset has steadily improved for the better.
The training pushes me to break my physical and mental limits and offers me an ever increasing comfort zone in my professional and private life.
As a result, I face unexpected situations and stress with more calmness and composure.
The training has improved even more in the last two months.
I like the attitude of the trainers to give 110% and they are constantly developing their training concept.
constantly.
They are also doing a great job.
I have nothing negative to report.
I love to train there and enjoy the time with my training partners.
I feel very comfortable there and always find an open ear for things that had unsettled me in the past.
It was the best decision of my life to register here as a member and to be able to train with joy, discipline and diligence.
I am convinced that I will continue to push my limits here or even dissolve them. Maybe there are no more limits at all.
I consider every training session as a physical and mental cleansing, because I always feel better afterwards than before the session.
I love it and nothing and no one will stop me from the next unit.

I have been to several martial arts clubs but no club compares to martial instinct. the trainers and the training are awesome. if you train there regularly, I can 100% assure everyone that you will definitely make huge progress physically and mentally.
Martial instinct❤️❤️💪

I am experienced in martial arts and self-defense and have completed a trial week at "Martial Instinct" to add "Escrima" to my trainings.
The special feature in comparison to other SV schools that I have come to know in the course of the last 10 years is the closeness to reality of the attack situations and real-life defense techniques that are taught to you in an understandable way and slowly building on each other.
The group is divided into beginners and advanced students at the same time, so that no one feels over- or underchallenged, and is brought together at the end, so that beginners can learn from advanced students. I also find this excellent and not a matter of course. I found the training atmosphere friendly, respectful and disciplined.

I would especially like to emphasize the extremely competent trainers. When experience, professionalism, humanity and the competence to impart knowledge to others (!) are combined, 5 stars are more than deserved. Many thanks to my wonderful trainers (I was with and Jay and Ben) from Martial Instinct!

If the training time offered would fit my current daily life, this would be the perfect self-defense school for me!

Who brings motivation can quickly tell results here. Both in the field of fitness and self-defense.

- familiar athmosphere
- trial students are warmly welcomed
- theoretically and practically competent trainers
- friendly members
- chances to develop athletically as well as personally
- good atmosphere
- great music
- intensive work out

If there's one thing I've learned at Martial Instinct, it's to push my limits and grow beyond them. To always give 110%, not only in training but also in everyday life. Challenging and encouraging together and learning from each other, whether from beginners or advanced, is always the first priority in training.
The philosophy of Martial Instinct imparts both a fighting instinct and a positive mindset that affects all situations and areas of life.
Through Martial Instinct I have become more ambitious, confident and determined and have learned to push my limits and grow beyond them.

Respect, self-confidence & professionalism.
This is what Martial Instinct is all about.
The people who train there are all social and want to encourage and challenge each other. Whether you are a trial student, beginner or advanced, everyone is integrated directly in the 1st unit. The units also all have a fixed structure. What makes Martial Instinct so special, however, are the trainers there. They are open, respectful and friendly to everyone. Personally, they are top notch and make everyone feel comfortable and have fun training. They are very experienced in what they do and not only in martial arts. In the area of mindset they also give everyone very helpful tips (self-confidence/positive energy). Here they also follow the philosophy of the name Martial Instinct. They want to awaken the martial instinct in everyone, so that one goes through life with full energy and strength.

Through the different training sessions: Warm-up, technique, sparring there is a balance between teaching the basics, practicing with the partner and the application in sparring. It should be mentioned that beginners also train with advanced players who point out mistakes and give tips for improvement. Thus, with regular training can be seen promptly noticeable success. These successes are not only reflected in the physical fitness, but also in the strengthened self-confidence. You get to know yourself better and always reach your limits!

Training at Martial Instinct is not only a physical matter, but rather a mental one. I see training as a chance to get to know myself better, to work on myself and to develop myself. After all, we are not only training techniques, but also our discipline, perseverance and determination. The ability to keep going when you don't want to anymore. The realization that you can keep going even when you think you can't. I think of discipline, perseverance and determination as a mental muscle, and we strengthen this muscle during training so that we can then use it in everyday life. In this way, we are strong on all levels in everyday life and can master tasks and challenges at a completely different level.

It has changed my life and strengthened my self-esteem.
To respect myself and tolerate others.
I love Martial Instict philosophy, you have to experience for yourself!!!!

Gave me personally a lot of confidence to train at Martial Instinct. Very cool, young team and members. You feel welcome right away and are integrated quickly. The training content is designed to get results relatively quickly. It's a lot of fun and also offers a lot of variety due to the variety of courses. So a clear recommendation from me!!!
Keep it up people....

Very professional and demanding team of trainers who put their heart into their work. But also the one or other wink during the training is not missing. The free student course is 100% worth it!

The trainers always push you to your limit. But this also means that you quickly perform well and always learn new techniques in the right execution. Through Martial Instinct you learn to be strong and brave, even in everyday life. You become more self-confident and more resistant to pain.
The trainers care about each participant, which creates a family atmosphere.

Awesome coaching team!!!

The training at Martial Instinct is mega fun.
The team around trainer Jérôme is very competent and conveys content clearly and well. If you have any questions, they are happy to answer them personally and take the time that some people might need longer.
The team knows how to push you to the edge of your strength, which is incredibly fun and motivates you to grit your teeth and stick to it in difficult situations.
All around great training, with top trainers in a very cool atmosphere.

The trainer team is incredibly competent and great results can be seen after a very short time. I had a lot of fun and would recommend it to anyone who wants to master a new athletic challenge.