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Emerald Coast Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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 (ages 3–18) — 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 ecmafwb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-664-5425
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is where kids, parents and grandparents can all continue to get better and stronger while being part of the same team.”
“I also took Kajukenbo adult classes and they are as challenging and rewarding as you'd expect from an MMA class.”
“I was on a military TDY for a couple months and decided I wanted to start practicing Krav Maga in the evenings.”
“Great place to practice martial arts and get in shape!”
“If you are interested in self-defense or martial arts, check out this gym!”
“Even though I’m a beginner, I felt comfortable working here.”
Other martial arts here
“I also took Kajukenbo adult classes and they are as challenging and rewarding as you'd expect from an MMA class.”
“Grappling, Traditional, Weapon Oriented.”
What students say
“At first it was for survival in my wolf pack, I mean family and as I got older for fitness and stress reduction.”
From the reviews
The best parts of my week are attending Tai Chi classes. I have learned how to care for myself better both physically and spiritually. Our instructor Sifu Sharon Triplett is extremely devoted to the art and is a very passionate instructor.
I came to try out my sister’s Krav Maga class and I loved it! The small class size makes it possible for Sensei Cayer and Shannon to work with all of the students. Even though I’m a beginner, I felt comfortable working here. The other students and staff really want to help you improve.
An amazing karate school for children and adults! My whole family is in this and it really helps with discipline and self protection! Love it! The instructors are very great at what they do!
This place is wonderful! I was on a military TDY for a couple months and decided I wanted to start practicing Krav Maga in the evenings. After researching different locations in the area that offered classes, I chose Emerald Coast Martial Arts.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Emerald Coast Martial Arts
Emerald Coast 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 Emerald Coast 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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