Krav Fit

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Krav Fit
1324-B S. Main St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501.664.KRAV (5728)

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450 Broadway
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501.538.9244

info@kravfit.us

History

Krav Fit opened as Krav Maga and Fitness of Arkansas in August 2004 when Devin Shirley, founder and lead instructor, opened the first Krav Maga training center in central Arkansas. Devin began his Krav Maga training in the Dallas area and wanted to bring his positive experiences back to his home state of Arkansas. Since it's initial opening, Krav Fit has grown to be the premier self defense and fitness training center in the state, offering realistic, high quality training in Krav Maga. The staff at Krav Fit has over 30 years combined experience in Krav Maga and fitness training and has trained civilians, police, military, and multiple groups and organizations.

The training center has multiple programs to meet the training needs of its members. Self-defense classes are taught using the Krav Maga system, which provides the most practical and effective system of self defense available. The Krav Fit fitness program involves intense cardio and strength/conditioning classes, that will not only get you in better shape, but will help you improve your performance in the Krav Maga classes. The Krav Kids program is for ages 5 - 12. Participants in the Krav Kids program will learn discipline and respect all while learning and applying the basic principles of the Krav Maga system.

Krav Fit is continuing to grow and train both adults and children, giving them the tools they need to protect themselves and their families all while improving their overall health and fitness levels.

We hope you will come in and try out a class because we know that once you try it out, you will leave a better person. Please contact us for more information.

Instructor Bios

• Devin Shirley

  Chief Instructor and Founder

  Devin has been training in Krav Maga since August 2001 and is a Krav Maga 2nd degree black belt, level 6 instructor.

  Devin graduated West Point in 1996 and served five years in the U.S. Army. During his time in the Army and at West Point, he trained in boxing, wrestling, close quarters combat, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu. After achieving the rank of Captain, he decided to leave the Army and pursue a career in Telecommunications and Information Systems in Dallas, TX. It was in Dallas where Devin began his Krav Maga training. In March 2003, Devin received his first Krav Maga instructor certification and began teaching. In 2004, he returned to his home state of Arkansas and opened the first Krav Maga training center in central Arkansas.

  Devin also holds the Master Fitness Trainer certification from the U.S. Army. He has created and taught numerous fitness programs during his time in the army and at the training centers in Dallas and Arkansas, and is a certified Krav Fit Fitness Instructor.

• Joe Huskey

  Fitness Director/Krav Maga Instructor

  Joe Huskey has been a resident in Hot Springs for 30 years

  Joe has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years as a gym owner and operator and his background includes experience and credentials such as a BS in Health Sciences, Medical Exercise Specialists (MES) board certified, NFPT, ACSM, IART certifications as a personal trainer, and is the Arkansas State Representative for the National Federation of Professional Trainers. Joe has owned and operated Personalized Fitness in Hot Springs, Arkansas for 12 years, specializing in personal training and post rehab exercises.

  Joe began his Krav Maga training in 2004 and received his instructor certification in 2007. As Fitness Director, Joe brings his extensive fitness background to Krav Fit, providing experience and input on the fitness programs, ensuring that students maximize their ability to defend themselves while simultaneously improving their fitness level.

• John Crowley

  Krav Kids Director/Instructor - Krav Maga/Fitness




• Brian Pope

  Instructor - Krav Maga/Fitness

  Brian is originally from Ohio, but has been living in Little Rock and serving as a Little Rock police officer since 1996.

  While working on the streets of Little Rock and dealing with violent confrontations on a daily basis, he found a need for self-defense training and began learning boxing. However, when Krav Fit opened, both he and his daughter began training as the first students of the school.

  After a year and a few months of training, Devin saw how quickly Brian learned the system and sent him to receive his instructor’s certification.

• Arny Ferrando

  Instructor - Krav Maga/Fitness

  Arny became a part of Krav Fit in 2006. Arny is a West Point graduate and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army. During his time in the Army, he was a helicopter pilot and completed the US Army Ranger course. Arny has his PhD and works in research at a local university hospital.

• Carol Ann Massanelli

  Instructor - Krav Maga/Fitness

Carol Ann first joined Krav Fit in 2008. She has been training in Krav Maga for over 5 years and is a certified instructor in Krav Maga and fitness.