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Krav Maga in Connecticut
22 Krav Maga schools across 17 cities in Connecticut — including 13 with a free trial, 10 beginner-friendly, and 19 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut
Featured Krav Maga schools in Connecticut
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Connecticut ranking →
Plus One Defense Systems
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Soulcraft Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
360 Defense Martial Arts LLC
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
CT Krav Maga & MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Elite Combatives Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Kickboxing360
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Connecticut
- Best Krav Maga schools in Connecticut — the state-wide ranking
- Women's self-defense — 4 schools in Connecticut with women's classes
- Krav Maga for beginners — 10 beginner-friendly schools in Connecticut, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen Krav Maga — 19 schools in Connecticut with youth programs
- Free intro classes — 13 schools in Connecticut 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 programs in Connecticut
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 Connecticut
- 🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military in Connecticut
- ✨ Teens in Connecticut
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Connecticut
- 🌱 Beginners in Connecticut
- 👤 Private Lessons in Connecticut
- 💪 Women's Self-Defense in Connecticut
- 🔥 Fitness & Conditioning in Connecticut
- 🥋 Adult Krav Maga in Connecticut
- 🎯 Level Classes in Connecticut
Other martial arts trained in Connecticut
Many Krav Maga schools are multi-art. Here's what else Connecticut schools teach under the same roof.
Krav Maga in Connecticut: common questions
- How many Krav Maga schools are in Connecticut?
- Our directory lists 22 Krav Maga schools across 17 cities in Connecticut. The cities with the most are Norwalk (3), Colchester (2), Hamden (2).
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Connecticut?
- Most Connecticut schools don't post prices online. Across Krav Maga schools in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $49–$198 (median around $89). Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free intro classes available in Connecticut?
- Yes — 13 schools in Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
- Absolutely — Krav Maga welcomes all levels. 10 Connecticut schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 19 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.