Here's what some of the men and women who've gone through the Revat program have to say:

"I really wanted to write you a short note to thank you for all the knowledge you shared with me. You're a truly gifted teacher and I appreciate all of the guidance and patience you showed me while I was training with you. What you have taught me has truly changed my life and I plan on developing my skills to the best of my abilities. I'm looking forward to my next rip home to learn some more from you."

"In my younger years, I was a student of the art of Taekwon Do and I accomplished to be certified as a 4th degree black belt. After that I have been looking for a new challenge, a more mature martial art that challenges me as an adult. While visiting Chicago, I met Ingo Weigel and got my first lesson in Revat. That was four years ago and I have been back for training whenever possible. I recently relocated to Chicago in order to deepen my training and become a certified instructor. I have never seen a more efficient and more effective self-defense system. I can only recommend it. If you are looking for realistic self-defense and a new workout program – this is it!"

"I am an avid student of Revat because the difference between Revat and other martial arts is that I am learning realistic self-defense. That is, I am training my body to reflexively and instantly defend against attacks that may come from behind me, from more than one aggressor, and from individuals who are bigger and stronger. This confidence that I feel now as a result of my Revat training is - what self-defense is all about."

"I started taking classes at WT Chicago Self-Defense a few years ago, because I live and work and play in the city. I wanted to feel a bit more secure in my surroundings, whether it's a crowded stadium or a lonely bus stop. However, somewhere along the way I learned that self-defense is more than just being able to counter an attack. It's the intangibles such as how you carry yourself, how you handle stress, how to use your brain and not just muscle and how to use adrenaline to your advantage (don't let it turn into panic)."

"None of this was preached to me -- it came out of the classes which are conducted in an open and relaxed manner. No question is too small or too grand for the instructor to answer, and this open attitude encourages class participation. Any problems are discussed, from multiple angles if necessary, until the student realizes the answer, which then makes that answer so much more meaningful to the student. But above all, the classes are fun. The instructor sets the tone and because of that, we're relaxed and can laugh at our goofs and foibles as we learn and incorporate new ideas. It adds up to a great learning atmosphere."

"I live in Toronto and flew to Chicago to train with Ingo based on my Revat instructor’s referral. I spent a week in Chicago, had several private lessons and attended classes. Revat truly is a social martial art. You can not learn it in isolation and to truly appreciate its depth and technical merits you need hands on training with knowledgeable experts. Ingo is an expert in the art, and an excellent teacher. His patience, skill and experience created a fertile and positive learning environment. I look forward to returning to Chicago for more training."

"Revat has taught me practical self-defense techniques that deal with real life scenarios. It has increased my confidence and made me feel more in control of aggressive situations. It has also provided the additional benefit of lowering my stress level. The relaxed learning environment has made it easy to learn and practice the movements. I recommend it to everyone."

"Being a woman in this society is one of the reasons I started taking Revat. The statistic is 1 in 3 women are raped. These are not good odds. Many female friends I know have been raped or were victims of other types of violence, muggings, etc. I myself have been attacked and I am choosing to never feel that sense of helplessness again. As a woman I have been told to be polite and don’t offend. I have learned that sometimes those lessons I was taught as a young girl hindered me later. In Revat I am starting to find my aggressive spirit. I am learning how to defend myself and retain my gentle and feminine qualities. I am just a beginner but already I am learning so much in the short time I have been taking classes. I appreciate the fact that Revat is effective and truly meant for self-defense. I feel lucky to have found this class and look forward to the challenges ahead! "

 "Thanks, it were such a fantastic classes, I learned so much. Mostly it encourages us how to think in a different, serious way that encourages self-protection. Importantly, I look forward to practicing and employing!"

"Rewarding; I feel prepared to do something productive, not just scream. And it was quite a cross training workout."

"Great experience.... The training improved my confidence and showed me how to use my opponent's strength against him."

"Excellent instructions - the classes were extremely effective and the post-class exercises helped to reinforce the skills learned in class. Very positive and high energy."

"I've gained more confidence in my body movement and how to use my body strength to defend myself."