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The best Krav Maga schools in District of Columbia

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 135 reviews of District of Columbia gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real Krav Maga schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

#1 JTR Jujutsu International

4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews · Washington, DC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons supportive, no-ego gympractical, effective techniquebuilds confidence & awareness

“Master Don created a safe space for us to learn self defence in a fun and energetic way. It was a high intensity, high energy, very physical couple of hours that gave us all some g…” — Stacy

#2 Premier Martial Arts Ivy City

5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews · Washington, DC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens LE & military supportive, no-ego gymbuilds confidence & awarenessstrong kids program

“I took my son here for the first appointment. And they were so welcoming. My son Josiah was so excited for his next class. It takes a village and this is a great starting place!” — Liz

#3 Krav Maga Capitol Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews · Washington, DC

Beginners welcome Level 1–5 Affiliated welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

“KM Capitol Hill is great! I have never done Krav or any other form of marital art / self-defense training. I decided to sign up as a creative way to workout while also learning a u…” — Kaelin

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