Training your Body and Mind! Learn Krav Maga for self defense
Self-confidence through self-defense training!
About Us
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
Joshua Ruiz (Krav Maga/Judo): Josh has been apart of the Judo community since 2003. As a 3rd Degree Black Belt, he holds many medals in various World, National and Regional Championships. He joined the Fit To Fight® Atlanta team in 2015 and has opened our eyes to the applicability of Judo in a real world altercation. His commitment to te
Joshua Ruiz (Krav Maga/Judo): Josh has been apart of the Judo community since 2003. As a 3rd Degree Black Belt, he holds many medals in various World, National and Regional Championships. He joined the Fit To Fight® Atlanta team in 2015 and has opened our eyes to the applicability of Judo in a real world altercation. His commitment to teaching shows in his students successes in Regional and National competitions. He is also a certified Krav Maga Defensive Options® coach and Jiu Jitsu blue belt.
Malcolm Ndango (Muay Thai/ Boxing):
Malcolm joins us a our Thai Boxing coach. With a back ground in Boxing and Muay Thai, Malcolm brings his wittiness and knowledge to his class. Not only does he teach his students proper technique, but challenges them as well to train hard. Malcolm has trained under coaches like Floyd Mayweather Sr., Kaensek (May Thai), and was a student and sparring partner of former Lions Welterweight Champion, Joe Nattawut. He also bring his 10 years of experience as a fitness instructor to add conditioning while emphasizing on technique.
Ameenay Khan (Krav Maga):
Ameenay began attending classes at Fit to Fight Atlanta in 2017 and trained as a coach in 2019 and is currently a blue belt in the the Fit to Fight curriculum. As a dancer by background, she wanted to find a way to exert herself physically, but with the intention of being able to defend herself and her loved ones. Her specific interests is in Femme Self-Defense instruction, enabling people who traditionally may not see themselves in martial arts gyms to learn confidence and the ability to protect themselves.
Israel Dartiguenave (Krav Maga):
Israel is a certified Krav Maga instructor, Judo brown belt and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Leo Nogueira. He has Krav Maga Certifications on Fit to Fight Fire Armed levels 1&2. He is also a regional judo gold medalist at the ATJA National Championships. Outside of traditional martial arts. He has been working on his marksmanship and hope to compete in the IDPA and USPSA leagues.
Joe Lee (MMA/Kickboxing/BJJ):
Joe has been training no-gi submission grappling, BJJ, and boxing since 2008
- 2016 Submit or Quit submission only grappling 200lb and open weight Champion
- 2015 Phoenix NAGA BJJ 200lb and Open weight champion
- 2009 Indiana Golden Gloves Boxer
Our Studio
Qualified Instructors
Qualified Instructors
We are located at 3293 Buford Hwy, Atlanta inside Buckhead Fight Club.
Our Philosophy
Qualified Instructors
Our Philosophy
Our goal here at Fight the Fear Krav Maga is to provide an inclusive safe place where one can come and not only learn how to defend themselves should the need arise, but also work on other aspect like fitness and self-confidence. We train hard but treat each other like family.