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Krav Maga in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco has 4 Krav Maga schools — including 2 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.
Forge Krav Maga
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Combat Krav Maga SF
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Krav Maga San Francisco
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in San Francisco
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 San Francisco.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Forge Krav Maga and Combat Krav Maga SF run women's self-defense.
Plan your first class
These schools offer 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.
- Forge Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (51)
- Combat Krav Maga SF ★★★★★ 4.9 (32)
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.
- Forge Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (51)
- Krav Maga San Francisco ★★★★★ 5 (9)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in San Francisco
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.
- Combat Krav Maga SF ★★★★★ 4.9 (32)
- Krav Maga San Francisco ★★★★★ 5 (9)
Krav Maga in San Francisco: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in San Francisco?
- Most San Francisco 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 San Francisco schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 schools in San Francisco advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including Forge Krav Maga, Combat Krav Maga SF. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
- Yes — 2 San Francisco 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.