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Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Woodland Hills, California
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 (ages 4–12) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cekaratekrav.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 570-0348
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of the best karate schools in Los Angeles , the instructors are so professional and know how to make the kids so passionate about marshal art.”
Other martial arts here
“Now my son is 6 and taking Karate, Muay Thai and Jiujitsu and my daughter, now 10, also added Jiu Jitsu.”
“5 years old and my daughter started with Muay Thai at 9.”
What students say
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“David is an amazing instructor and the whole team (Master Kemmer and Crosby) and studio are very welcoming and focused on quality and performance.”
“Some key pricing and contract details were only clarified after a lot of back-and-forth with admin, which made it harder to feel fully confident upfront.”
“Our son’s self-confidence has grown in leaps and bounds over these last years and it’s so exciting to watch him advance in his skills.”
“The instructors, especially Master Estrada and Master Crosby, are incredible— truly caring souls who give the kids lots of personalized attention.”
From the reviews
Staff is amazing and does wonders with kids confidence. My son has experienced such a wealth of knowledge in so many ways of karate. Mr. Estrada, master Crosby, master kemmer And grand master bloom a team of amazing instructors. The dream team of instructors Thanks to all Lorin krone
Greatest gift I could give to my family. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and incredible in their teachings. It's a clean, friendly/family environment. Knowing that my kids and wife will be able to defend and protect in an instant is extremely satisfying. Update to above review.
This studio has great energy, knowledgeable instruction and strong values… my son really enjoyed his first classes. The studio environment feels vey positive and welcoming and they get the kids working. The onboarding and enrollment process was a bit bumpy.
Our son has been a student here for almost 3 years now and we couldn’t be happier. The instructors are the nicest people you’ll ever meet and they take such great care and pride in their students.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy 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 Cutting Edge Martial Arts Academy
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.
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🛡️ Free intro class — check their site