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The best Krav Maga schools in Maryland

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 602 reviews of Maryland gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real Krav Maga schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center, Krav Maga school in Bethesda, MD

#1 Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews · Bethesda, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

“I've been training here for a few years and I'm so glad I found this gym. I was a bit intimidated when I first started coming, but that wore off quickly. The gym atmosphere is grea…” — Betsy

Clinch Academy, Krav Maga school in Frederick, MD

#2 Clinch Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Frederick, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 LE & military welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gymbuilds confidence & awareness

“After researching and attempting to look for a good MMA establishment that was right for my son, we chose Clinch. From our first interaction with Tommy and Luke’s (owner) son, were…” — Absolute

Watchdog Krav Maga, Krav Maga school in Columbia, MD

#3 Watchdog Krav Maga

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews · Columbia, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Level 1–5 Affiliated expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

“I had never taken a self defense class of any type before attending my first Krav Maga class at Watchdog. I originally started after I enrolled my oldest son. We wanted a place tha…” — Jennifer

Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness, Krav Maga school in Rockville, MD

#4 Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · Rockville, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Level 1–5 LE & military Affiliated welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gympractical, effective technique

“Simply best place in Rockville Maryland. Great location, many classes to choose from, excellent instructors and best of all people are really nice. Schedules are flexible. You can …” — Anna

Maryland Systema, Krav Maga school in Takoma Park, MD

#5 Maryland Systema

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews · Takoma Park, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons Affiliated expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

“You can think of Systema as a set of principles and drills focused on operating with poise no matter what life throws at you. The principles apply equally to health work (breathing…” — Paul

MAKK Martial Arts, Krav Maga school in Fallston, MD

#6 MAKK Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews · Fallston, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

“This is the best place you can go for self defense especially for women. They are patient and take self defense very seriously. The drop in fee is extremely cost effective if you j…” — Chris

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