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Krav Maga in California
113 Krav Maga schools across 79 cities in California — including 59 with a free trial, 64 beginner-friendly, and 89 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Krav Maga — reality-based self-defense — is taught across California for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, practical self-defense, women's, kids' and teens' programs, or law-enforcement and military instruction. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome, and a good instructor scales everything to you.
Cities in California
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Elk Grove
- Mission Viejo
- Murrieta
- Sacramento
- Santa Clara
- Anaheim
- Carmichael
- Costa Mesa
- Folsom
- Long Beach
- Moorpark
- Palm Desert
- Riverside
- Santa Monica
- Stockton
- Van Nuys
- Woodland Hills
- Acton
- Alpine
- Atascadero
- Bakersfield
- Bonsall
- Burbank
- Cameron Park
- Chatsworth
- Concord
- Corona
- Culver City
- El Cajon
- Encino
- Fair Oaks
- Fountain Valley
- Fremont
- Goleta
- Hanford
- Hawthorne
- Hesperia
- Imperial Beach
- Irvine
- La Habra
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- La Verne
- Laguna Niguel
- Los Banos
- Merced
- Millbrae
- Monterey
- Napa
- North Hollywood
- Orange
- Pasadena
- Pleasanton
- Poway
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Redondo Beach
- Richmond
- Rocklin
- Roseville
- San Fernando
- San Jose
- San Juan Capistrano
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Rosa
- Sherman Oaks
- Simi Valley
- Sunnyvale
- Tarzana
- Temecula
- Torrance
- Ventura
- Victorville
- Vista
- Westlake Village
- Wildomar
Featured Krav Maga schools in California
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-California ranking →
Systems Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Martial arts, fitness and boxing gym known for muay thai and self-defense techniques, plus kids’ classes.
Alliance Krav Maga & StrikeFit
4.9 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Academy of Self Defense
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Frazier Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Cobra Kai Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Elite Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
More ways to train in California
- Best Krav Maga schools in California — the state-wide ranking
- Women's self-defense — 20 schools in California with women's classes
- Krav Maga for beginners — 64 beginner-friendly schools in California, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen Krav Maga — 89 schools in California with youth programs
- Free intro classes — 59 schools in California offer a free intro or trial class
- Browse Krav Maga class types — women's self-defense, beginners, kids', teens, level classes, private lessons and more
- Krav Maga Worldwide locations in California
Krav Maga programs in California
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, looking for a women's class, or bringing the kids.
- 🧒 Kids Krav Maga in California
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in California
- 🌱 Beginners in California
- ✨ Teens in California
- 🔥 Fitness & Conditioning in California
- 🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military in California
- 👤 Private Lessons in California
- 🎯 Level Classes in California
- 💪 Women's Self-Defense in California
- 🥋 Adult Krav Maga in California
Other martial arts trained in California
Many Krav Maga schools are multi-art. Here's what else California schools teach under the same roof.
Krav Maga in California: common questions
- How many Krav Maga schools are in California?
- Our directory lists 113 Krav Maga schools across 79 cities in California. The cities with the most are San Diego (7), Los Angeles (4), San Francisco (4).
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in California?
- Among California schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $60–$200 (median around $62.29). Prices vary by school and how often you train, and many schools don't post online — so check the school's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free intro classes available in California?
- Yes — 59 schools in California advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners, women, and kids train Krav Maga in California?
- Absolutely — Krav Maga welcomes all levels. 64 California schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 89 run kids' or youth programs. Women's self-defense is one of the most popular reasons people start, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience — a good instructor scales everything to your level.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start Krav Maga?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Sparring and pressure-testing build up gradually, and a good school never throws beginners into hard contact. Technique- and drill-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — just tell your instructor about any injuries and ease in.