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Krav Maga in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 4 Krav Maga schools — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Sparta Academy
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Contemporary fitness facility offering free weights & Crossfit, kickboxing & martial arts classes.
Krav Maga Worldwide West L.A.
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
360 Self Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Krav Maga Unyted
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Light-filled, industrial-style gym offering Krav Maga self defense, fitness & fight classes.
Good to know in Los Angeles
2 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized certification or network (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG, Krav Maga Alliance), students point to Krav Maga Worldwide West L.A. and Krav Maga Unyted.
Plan your first class
This school offers a free intro, free first class, or trial offer — the low-risk way to try Krav Maga before you commit. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.
- Krav Maga Unyted ★★★★☆ 4.3 (27)
New to Krav Maga?
These schools are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that contact and pressure-testing build up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Sparta Academy ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- 360 Self Defense Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in Los Angeles
These schools run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, situational awareness, and staying safe. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- Krav Maga Worldwide West L.A. ★★★★★ 4.7 (67)
- 360 Self Defense Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
Krav Maga in Los Angeles: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Los Angeles?
- Most Los Angeles schools don't post prices online. Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Los Angeles schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 4 schools in Los Angeles advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including Krav Maga Unyted. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in Los Angeles?
- Yes. Krav Maga welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Los Angeles schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. Sparring and pressure-testing build up slowly, a good school never pressures newcomers, and a good instructor scales everything to your level — just tell them about any injuries and ease in.
- Are there kids' Krav Maga classes in Los Angeles?
- Yes — 2 Los Angeles schools run kids' or youth Krav Maga. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.