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Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale

5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Scottsdale, Arizona

Part of Alpha Krav Maga

Krav Maga school Certified Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons LE & military Fitness & conditioning

Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
  • Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule alphakravmagascottsdale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 480-686-9006

Hours

Monday 10–11 am, 5:15–8:15 pm
Tuesday 9–11 am, 4:30–8:15 pm
Wednesday 10–11 am, 5:15–8:15 pm
Thursday 9–11 am, 5:15–8:15 pm
Friday 11 am–12:15 pm, 6:15–7:15 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Krav Maga classes on the schedule at Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 5 mentions

“I wish I knew this stuff years ago, and I’ll be sure my daughter grows up training here in case she’s ever in a situation where she needs to defend herself.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Sam & Bert really take the time to help verbally and physically teach everyone so you feel like your getting one on one help with everything.”

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Teens

“He changed the life of my teenager son within one year.”

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🔥 Fitness & Conditioning 2 mentions

“From the self defense classes to fitness classes, to kids classes there is something for everyone.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 18 mentions

“To have such dedicated trainers like Bert and Sam within driving distance is a gift for anyone seeking this iconic form of self defense is a gift.”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you are a skilled fighter or a beginner, male or female, if you want to learn, they will teach you.”

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Other martial arts here

Krav Maga schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“One of our favorite activities would be when we would put on our boxing gloves for sparring.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, or firearms defense alongside your Krav Maga, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 48 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 3 mentions

“Sam and Bert are great instructors who break each process down to make learning Krav Maga a simple and effective process.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you are a skilled fighter or a beginner, male or female, if you want to learn, they will teach you.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 5 mentions

“The instructors are great, the people are friendly, its a good workout and you are learning a lifelong skill.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 9 mentions

“Sam and Bert are great instructors who break each process down to make learning Krav Maga a simple and effective process.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Lots of stretching and strengthening specific to the training and yes you will sweat!”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 7 mentions

“Although I am still at the beginning stages of the discipline I already feel much more confident and prepared if I were to be involved in an adversarial encounter.”

From the reviews

You won’t find anything better. You want to know why? Sure you can go learn self defense and different martial arts other places. You might enjoy where you go. Maybe establish a decent foundation. You won’t create relationships anywhere the way they do here though.

★★★★★ — Adam, Mar 2022

5++Stars!!!! Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale is the real deal with self defense training! Coach Sam and Coach Bert are extremely knowledgeable and have the awards, championships and certifications to back it up. They explain the why and they are very detailed with the fundamentals and the correct process.

★★★★★ — Robert, Feb 2019

This is a first class training facility! The instructors truly care about their students. All their classes are both pertinent to real life situations as well as a fantastic workout. I am a firm believer in women learning self defense techniques and this is the place to learn it!

★★★★★ — Kassie, May 2019

Sam and Bert are great instructors who break each process down to make learning Krav Maga a simple and effective process. Each class I have attended has had people of all different demographics and backgrounds. I highly recommend this training facility to anyone who wants to learn self defense and get a good workout.

★★★★★ — Aaron, Jun 2019

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale

Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Krav Maga class at Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale

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.

Krav Maga is a contact activity. Ease in, train at your own pace, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale

10953 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd #107, Scottsdale, AZ85259

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