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We're Helping The People of Lancaster, PA Be Safer, Capable, Stronger, And Confident Through Our Krav Maga Self-Defense & MMA Inspired Fitness Training!
About
The Rise Initiative
The Rise Initiative is a community of like-minded people dedicated to becoming safer, strong-bodied, and self-confident through strategically designed training and support. We specialize in using Krav Maga, Kickboxing, and Functional Fitness to help you achieve the results you're looking for! Our coaching style focuses on motivation, encouragement, and a step-by-step approach to ensure success in your transformative rise!
Our Mission
To help everyday people recognize and activate the power they already possess - to become safer, stronger, and more confident through principle-based training. We believe transformation is reserved for anyone willing to show up, commit, and rise! Through Krav Maga, Kickboxing, and Functional Fitness, we deliver strategic, supportive coaching that builds real-world capability, mental resilience, and lasting self-belief.
What Makes Us Different
We don't do dojos, belts, rituals, or intimidation. We do results, community, and clarity. The Rise Initiative breaks down barriers with adaptive, inclusive training formats designed for real life - not just the gym. Our coaching is motivational, purposeful, and step-by-step, ensuring every client - from beginners to seasoned members - feels seen, supported, and challenged. We fuse modern self-defense with functional fitness to create a space where transformation is practical, empowering, and deeply personal. We do it all while staying fiercely diligent, locally rooted, and unapologetically bold.
Training Programs That Work For Everyone!
Krav Maga
Real-world self-defense training for everyday people - build preparedness, confidence, awareness, and resilience.
Fit 2 Fight
MMA and Kickboxing striking blended with functional fitness - in a way that’s challenging, supportive, and designed for all experience levels.
Success Stories
Client Testimonials
Discover how The Rise Initiative has positively impacted the lives of our members!
Neely S.
"I cannot say enough about the positive effects this has had on me. I've increased in both confidence and fitness. I've made lasting friendships, and love the community that Will has built. It is, and always has been, a welcoming environment."
Mo P.
"Rise is an incredibly supportive community led by an empowering Owner/Instructor. Rise has helped me to become mentally and physically stronger, aware of my surroundings, and given me a better quality of life. All levels and abilities are welcome in this community. We laugh and have fun, but also work hard to build new skills and reach new limits "
Tom T.
"Having trained in different ways over the years this is where it all comes together. If you're looking to work as hard as you want and learn the skills necessary to defend yourself and your loved ones, this is a great place to learn! Hard work and sweat builds a community and Rise has a great one!"
📲 Join Us On The App!
Download the Spaces by Wix app to view pricing plans, book sessions, and receive real-time updates—all in one place. It’s the easiest way to manage your training, stay in the loop, and keep rising.
Benefits of Training with Rise
Physical Health
Move Through Life With Power And Purpose
Workouts with Rise activate major muscle groups, elevate heart rate, and improve joint mobility - all while reinforcing real-world functionality. Scientifically, it's a triple win: increased lean muscle mass boosts metabolism, high-intensity intervals enhance cardiovascular endurance, and compound movements stimulate neuro-muscular coordination. But beyond the biology, it's about building a body that's capable, confident, and ready for anything.
Mental Health
Training That Builds Your Mind And Elevates Your Mood
Rise training doesn't just build grit - it rewires your brain for resilience. Every punch, lift, and tactical drill triggers a surge of endorphins and dopamine, the brain's natural mood boosters. Members walk out feeling sharper, calmer, and more confident - not just because they trained hard, but because they trained smart. Our principle-based approach reduces stress, enhances focus, and cultivates a mindset of strength that lasts far beyond the gym.
Where We Train: Real Space For Real Movement
We don’t do dojos. Our classes run inside TBM Strength & Conditioning—Lancaster's premier performance gym with a large athletic turf area built for movement, impact, and intensity. It’s the perfect space for striking, conditioning, and self-defense that actually translates to real life.