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Absolute Self Defense & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Augusta, Georgia
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
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule absoluteselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (706) 825-4308
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place, great trainer, especially for children.”
“The staff is fantastic, with instructors having backgrounds in multiple martial arts, as well as extensive law enforcement, military and emergency services.”
“Tony is among the most professional self defense instructors that I have ever had the privilege of training with.”
“This gym is an amazing place, to train the instructor is knowledgeable,and very patient with beginners.”
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What students say
“This gym is an amazing place, to train the instructor is knowledgeable,and very patient with beginners.”
“Safe and effective training.”
“Amazing instructors who give you the confidence and ability to defend yourself and those you love.”
“Would 100% recommend especially for women.”
From the reviews
Tony is among the most professional self defense instructors that I have ever had the privilege of training with. The attention to detail and emphasis on safety are second to none. He and his staff will push you to another level of fitness and technique proficiency while keeping the training fun and exciting.
Absolutely life changing training happening here! Amazing instructors who give you the confidence and ability to defend yourself and those you love. Would 100% recommend especially for women.
Krav Maga teaches you real life situations and how to do deal with them and different styles of techniques you can use to defend yourself...They treat you as family and as one of their own children and adults alike I learned a lot from krav maga both physically and mentally it is a great opportunity and i feel like…
This gym is an amazing place, to train the instructor is knowledgeable,and very patient with beginners.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Absolute Self Defense & Fitness
Absolute Self Defense & Fitness 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 Absolute Self Defense & Fitness
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.