Home › Connecticut › Colchester › 360 Defense Martial Arts Colchester
360 Defense Martial Arts Colchester
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Colchester, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Website & schedule 360defensecolchester.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-531-9060
The classes they run
“My wife, our 3-kids, and I have been training here for 15-years under Master Hesser, many other other 360 Defense instructors, and hundreds of students.”
“My first time visiting, they even hung out with me for 40 minutes after class, just talking about the BJJ competitive scene and the old-school days of MMA.”
“As a combat Army veteran, finding a place where I feel both challenged and at peace hasn’t been easy, until I found this BJJ studio.”
“The school provides a fantastic outlet for stress, strength and conditioning, and real world self-defense by utilizing Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“My first time visiting, they even hung out with me for 40 minutes after class, just talking about the BJJ competitive scene and the old-school days of MMA.”
“The school provides a fantastic outlet for stress, strength and conditioning, and real world self-defense by utilizing Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The school provides a fantastic outlet for stress, strength and conditioning, and real world self-defense by utilizing Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The school provides a fantastic outlet for stress, strength and conditioning, and real world self-defense by utilizing Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.”
What students say
“I have developed the strength, endurance, and skill that it takes to grow as a martial artist because of them along with many great training partners.”
“The hardest part to joining is walking through the doors the first time, but once you enter the studio, you too will likely feel at home here.”
“Instructors are Super personable,and encouraging, Clean Gym & lessons are so thought out and applied to possible real life self defense situations!”
“The school provides a fantastic outlet for stress, strength and conditioning, and real world self-defense by utilizing Muay Thai, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Highly recommend for children and adults who are looking to learn self defense, increase self confidence or just be active.”
“The gym is explicitly welcoming to women, POC, and LBGTQIA+.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough about how incredible 360 Defense Martial Arts is! All the staff are welcoming to new families and spend the time to help new students be successful. I personally love how they explain to children about the moves they are learning and why.
I train at another school, but I decided to stop by when I learned they offered special veteran's BJJ classes, and I'm glad I did! The BJJ instructors are super friendly and welcoming, very knowledgeable, and great to learn from.
360 Defense in Colchester is not only the best place for Self Defense, it's also an amazing workout. During the amazing workout you will be motivated and be surrounded by amazing people and the best instructors in the buisness. Live Closer to Norwich?
Being a part of the 360 Defense program for a few years now, my appreciation for the sport continues to grow with each and every class. Through the patience, experience and ability to teach every one of us how to be the best we can be, Master Hesser and all of his instructors (past and present) have been the key to…
New to Krav Maga? Start at 360 Defense Martial Arts Colchester
360 Defense Martial Arts Colchester comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at 360 Defense Martial Arts Colchester
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More Krav Maga schools near Colchester
Champions Karate and Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
360 Defense Martial Arts LLC
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
360 Defense Martial Arts of Windham CT
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site