What is Krav Maga/Self-Defense?

Krav Maga translates to “contact-combat” (close quarters combat). It is a military self-defense and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces and is also utilized in police and military tactics all over the world. Krav Maga takes the most simple and practical techniques of other fighting styles (including Boxing, Wrestling, Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai, and modern Mixed Martial Arts training) and makes them rapidly teachable to military conscripts.

Krav Maga has a philosophy emphasizing aggression, and simultaneous defensive and offensive maneuvers. It is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extreme efficiency. It was derived from the street-fighting experience of Hungarian-Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld, who made use of his training as a boxer and wrestler as a means of defending the Jewish quarter against fascist groups in Czechoslovakia, in the mid-to-late 1930s. In the late 1940s, following his migration to Israel, he began to provide lessons on combat training to what was to become the IDF.

What can I expect in class?

Each class is designed to give you fast and functional self-defense skills and knowledge. This includes stand up tactics, ground fighting, third party protection, weapon disarming (offensive weapon training available with Chance Ward at a discounted drop-in rate for members). Classes start with a functional full body work out designed to increase your fitness and get you ready for action. Come ready to hit pads and learn how to handle modern day real world attacks.

  • choke holds
  • punch and kick defenses
  • active shooter scenarios
  • multiple attackers
  • weapons of convenience/using your environment to your advantage
  • wrist grabs
  • restraining holds
  • hair pulls
  • and much more!

Although we take our training very seriously, this is a non-intimidating class that invites you to have fun while training with other members who are dedicated to supporting each other’s mental and physical growth.

Krav Maga Introduction:

A brief introduction to basic stances, strikes, and blocks so you can jump right into your first Krav Maga class. Not designed to be a stand-alone class. Come prepared to stay for the Basics or regular Krav Maga class that follows.

Krav Maga Basics:

A slower-paced alternative to our regular Krav Maga classes, focusing on repetition to build crisp and effective techniques.

Krav Maga:

Our regular Krav Maga classes are fast-paced and fun! We focus on intensity and effectiveness under fatigue and adrenaline.

Krav Maga Boxing:

“Traditional” boxing techniques and footwork infused with Krav Maga tactics. A.K.A. “Very Dirty Boxing”

Krav Maga Yoga:

This class begins with intense mitt work to get your heart pumping. From there, you will experience a variety of power yoga and vinyasa flows to help you learn to master your breath, your body, and your mind.

Krav Maga Grappling/Sparring:

This class includes stand up fighting, take downs, and ground work. It includes techniques from Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, boxing, Jui-Jitsu, wrestling, and of course, Krav Maga.

What do I bring?

  • Wear comfortable workout clothes
  • Water bottle
  • No outside shoes allowed on the mats. You are welcome to bring clean-bottom gym shoes to wear on the Krav Maga mats only (no shoes allowed on the Jiu-Jitsu mats)
  • Because your first class is free, bring a date or a friend