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Krav Maga in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica has 2 Krav Maga schools — including 1 with a free trial, 1 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.
REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Self-defense school offering Krav Maga classes for adults & children, plus fight choreography.
King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Good to know in Santa Monica
1 of the 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga runs women's self-defense.
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.
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
New to Krav Maga?
This school is 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.
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in Santa Monica
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.
- REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga ★★★★★ 4.8 (71)
- King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (10)
Krav Maga in Santa Monica: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Santa Monica?
- Most Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 schools in Santa Monica advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including REKM - Roy Elghanayan's Krav Maga. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in Santa Monica?
- 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. 1 Santa Monica school is 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 Santa Monica?
- Yes — 2 Santa Monica schools run kids' or youth Krav Maga, with some classes starting as young as age 2. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.