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Adult Krav Maga

Krav Maga is the fighting method taught to men and women in the Israeli Defense Systems, and it has been adopted by law enforcement and special forces around the world. It teaches students how to fight in real-world situations so that they’re never caught unprepared.

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Practical self-defense · Livermore

Prepare to defend yourself.

Do you want to learn how to defend yourself in all situations?

  • You feel vulnerable and want to defend yourself and your family.
  • You want an intense workout that builds muscle and increases dexterity.
  • You want the self-esteem boost that comes with knowing you can fight.
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Build on your natural reactions

Results and growth
with every class.

Krav Maga teaches you how to defend yourself by building on your body’s natural reactions to being attacked and giving you the tools – and the strength – to disarm and defeat your opponents. As you train, you’ll build stamina and hone your reflexes until you are a fighting machine.

Real-world skills

Defend yourself in any situation

Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime, and yet it happens to people every day. The best way to avoid being harmed is to know how to defend yourself.

Krav Maga training emphasizes teaching students how to react in real-life situations. It’s not theoretical – it’s practical and effective.

You won’t have to worry about figuring out how to translate your Krav Maga training outside of the dojo, because our instructors will help you do it.

Krav Maga self-defense demonstration using a chair
Strength & stamina

Krav Maga is a killer workout

It can be hard to get a great workout without someone to push you. If you want to be a total badass, the treadmill isn’t going to get you there.

Krav Maga is intense…but FUN! Repetitive kicking and punching burn a ton of calories, and testing to move up a level requires mental and physical toughness.

You’ll use every muscle. Whether you want to lose weight or just get in the best physical shape of your life, Krav Maga can help you do it.

Partners practicing a close-range Krav Maga defense
Instincts into action

Practical self-defense at its best

One of the hardest things about learning self-defense is overcoming your natural instincts to learn new moves.

Krav Maga works with those instincts – such as bringing your hands up to protect your face – and turns them into powerful moves that allow you to defend yourself and drive attackers away.

You’ll learn to use the tools you have and combine them with traditional martial arts and other forms of fighting.

A woman practicing a Krav Maga self-defense technique with a partner
Mind & body

Relieve stress and anxiety

We all have to deal with stress and anxiety in our lives – from work, family, and everything else. You need to have a healthy outlet for it to stay healthy.

Krav Maga banishes stress by burning it off. When you’re working out, you need to give over your body and mind to the process. There’s no room for worrying.

By the time you’re done working out, you’ll be flooded with endorphins and feeling a serious sense of accomplishment – and your stress will be under control.

Adults practicing kicks together during Krav Maga training
More benefits

Stronger on
and off the mat.

  • Krav Maga builds core strength and flexibility.
  • Studying Krav Maga increases self-confidence and self-esteem.
  • People who learn Krav Maga carry themselves with pride.
  • Krav Maga emphasizes the mind-body connection and helps students learn self-control.

Common questions

Can learning Krav Maga help me feel less vulnerable?

Yes. Krav Maga teaches you to use your body and its capabilities to ward off attacks and stay cool in tense situations. You’ll feel prepared to handle anything that comes your way.

Can women study Krav Maga?

Absolutely! Krav Maga is designed to help people who might be smaller than their attackers to defend themselves, so it’s an ideal self-defense method for women to learn.

Is Krav Maga a good workout if I want to lose weight and get in shape?

Absolutely. Krav Maga is a high-intensity workout that pushes students to their physical limits. You’ll learn just how strong and powerful your body can be.

I don’t have any martial arts experience. Can I take Krav Maga?

Yes, you don’t need experience to take Krav Maga classes. There are levels of Krav Maga just as there are in any martial arts discipline, so you’ll start at the bottom and work your way up.

Is Krav Maga effective in real-world situations?

Yes. In fact, the reason that Krav Maga was developed in the first place is that its first practitioner, a young Czechoslovakian man, recognized the need for a self-defense method that went beyond sparring in a gym to incorporate street fighting and practical self-defense. Krav Maga teaches students how to use their bodies effectively to defend themselves.

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