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East West Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Vancouver, Washington
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule vancouvermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 693-5425
Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I'm proud to be part of this family and am super grateful for how this has been a positive life-changer for my son who has grown into a confident young man.”
“I have been training at East West Martial Arts for a year now in the adult Krav Maga program.”
“He spoke very highly of the instructors and has had his high school son enrolled since kindergarten.”
“I totally recommend this program for anyone who wants to get in shape and have fun doing it.”
“I am even debating starting beginner classes for myself.”
What students say
“EVERY single instructor is professional, knowledgeable, kind and know how to engage with children of all ages and personalities.”
“The facility is clean, welcoming, and family-friendly, and the staff always make us feel valued.”
“I'm proud to be part of this family and am super grateful for how this has been a positive life-changer for my son who has grown into a confident young man.”
“I'm proud to be part of this family and am super grateful for how this has been a positive life-changer for my son who has grown into a confident young man.”
“Not only do the staff work with the school, your child's going to but they work with your child directly. Both of my children learn discipline and also confidence”
“To me it has been worth every dime and every minute I have invested in this studio and my granddaughter!”
From the reviews
I have been training at East West Martial Arts for a year now in the adult Krav Maga program. From the moment I stepped in through the doors, I felt embraced into a family.
SO IMPRESSED! A good friend referred me to East West Martial arts. He spoke very highly of the instructors and has had his high school son enrolled since kindergarten. My 3 children (2 boys, 1 girl) have been going now for almost 2 years and I have to say it's the best thing I've done for them.
One of the best things I discovered moving up to here was this school. Those who know me know I'm a tough critic and I feel that most martial arts schools are too commercial. Not the case here.
I love this place. The instructors and staff are very friendly and encouraging. I've never been made to feel foolish or unfit for the classes (I'm almost 40). I'm enrolled in the adult Krav Maga class. It's tough but it is also fun. I'm never bored. Sore... maybe, but never bored.
New to Krav Maga? Start at East West Martial Arts
East West Martial Arts 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 East West Martial Arts
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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