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Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Chatsworth, California

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule chatsworthkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (818) 772-2467

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 27 mentions

“I started in the little dragons program for 3-6 year old and I am at the rank were I can help and I actually do help out.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The instructors are excellent at teaching all levels of Tang Soo Do Karate and Krav Maga.”

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Teens

“A feature of the program is the involvement of the junior instructors (teen members who are working on their black belt ranks).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Classes are structured, challenging, and practical, with a strong emphasis on safety and situational awareness.”

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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 Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“I have previously trained when I was young learning Shotokan Karate, Kenpo Karate, traditional Jiu-Jitsu.”

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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 61 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instructors are excellent at teaching all levels of Tang Soo Do Karate and Krav Maga.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 10 mentions

“My son enjoyed his time there as everyone, staff and peers, eventually became family.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 7 mentions

“That said, practical examples are used to underscore the importance of digesting/executing the techniques being taught.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 11 mentions

“Not only does he have friends of all ages here, but he now has the confidence, strength, responsibility and maturity that leads his life outside of the studio as well.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My children love this place.”

🤲 patient, hands-on coaching 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a kinesthetic/tactile learner, visual, or auditory learner, the instructors can break down the techniques in a way for all students to grasp the concepts.”

From the reviews

My son started here 5 years ago when we moved to Chatsworth and this place changed my son for the better in so many ways. When he began, he was shy and had a very difficult time making friends.

★★★★★ — Emily, Feb 2024

I have been training here for almost 7 years. The instructors are excellent. I have learned from them, and higher ranking practitioners who are always helpful in preparing for tests. I am a 73 year old Vietnam Vet. I have previously trained when I was young learning Shotokan Karate, Kenpo Karate, traditional Jiu-Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Ron, Sep 2020

We enrolled our son in the Little Dragons program when he was about 3.5 years old and the experience exceeded our expectations! Not only was the program very reasonably priced and easy to pay with auto-billing, but there is a real sense of caring from Ms. Sage for each and every child in the program.

★★★★☆ — Barbara, Sep 2020

My daughter has been training here for more than 3 years. Her training has gone beyond learning how to throw a bunch or kick a bag. She has learned how to react if approached by a stranger and how to defend herself when she needs to. Great place and great staff.

★★★★★ — Christina, Jan 2020

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga

Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

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Your first Krav Maga class at Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga

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 Americas Best Chatsworth Karate and Krav Maga

21360 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA91311

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