About Krav Maga Self Defense

Our self defense program borrows from the best of krav maga, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, jiu jitsu, and judo for a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes realistic, effective self defense strategy. We believe this progressive approach to self defense is the most applicable for real world application. Classes involve lengthy warmups that simultaneously work through fundamental movements to be utilized. Instruction is paired with extensive drilling to ensure that students get ample opportunity to commit movements to muscle memory. We are a trauma-informed, inclusive space that prioritizes both physical and emotional safety. We are proud to have one of the most balanced gender ratios of any gym in the DMV.

What to Expect:

Our Krav Maga program is divided into three basic levels: Krav Maga Foundations, Krav Maga Intermediate, and Krav Maga Advanced.

Krav Maga Self Defense Beginners

Every student starts off in our Krav Maga Foundations course. The course includes 4 primary lessons: basic striking, ground work, wrestling, and the fundamentals of sparring with strikes. Once students develop proficiency with the techniques in those lessons, they can test into the Krav Maga Intermediate program. Krav Maga Foundations tests are offered several times a year or by appointment. Students can expect to be in Krav Maga Foundations for 1-8 months depending on when you join and how often you train on a weekly basis

Krav Maga Self Defense Intermediate

Our Krav Maga Intermediate course introduces self defense scenarios like headlocks, body locks, chokes, and grounded attacks. Krav Maga Intermediate also introduces light situational sparring to practice techniques under pressure. Students in the Krav Maga Intermediate program are encouraged to take No Gi Jiu Jitsu, Boxing Fundamentals, Kickboxing Fundamentals and Urban Ninja to augment their Krav Maga training . Students can expect to be in Krav Maga Intermediate for 2 years or more.

Krav Maga Self Defense Advanced

The Krav Maga Advanced course is reserved for the highest ranked students who have shown technical proficiency with all intermediate techniques and have demonstrated that they are capable, well-rounded fighters and sparring partners. Students in the Krav Maga advanced course learn advanced weapons offense and defense. They practice full MMA sparring at a higher level than our fundamental intermediate course