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Empower Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Tallahassee, Florida

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness & conditioning

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 3–13) — 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
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  • Website & schedule empowertally.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 850-329-7643

Hours

Monday 11 am–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–9 pm
Friday 11 am–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Empower Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 15 mentions

“This way kids are guaranteed to get their workouts a few times a week while you are at work, and it doesn't cut into your evening and into family time.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“I'm a beginner, very out of shape and overweight and I'm excited to come to class every week (which is saying something because I hate working out).”

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🥋 Adult Krav Maga

“They have a wonderful program for after school as well as adult classes.”

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🔥 Fitness & Conditioning

“I would highly recommend the Martial Arts Fitness Academy to a parent looking for an activity for their child, or an adult looking for a physical fitness program.”

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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 Empower Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Having no history in this arena, HaganaH & Kickboxing was a great way for me to break into the martial arts world.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I'm a beginner, very out of shape and overweight and I'm excited to come to class every week (which is saying something because I hate working out).”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 21 mentions

“This way kids are guaranteed to get their workouts a few times a week while you are at work, and it doesn't cut into your evening and into family time.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 5 mentions

“Our children's self-control, confidence, and focus increased with this activity.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our children's self-control, confidence, and focus increased with this activity.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“Our child has attended Empower for several years, since its inception.”

🤲 patient, hands-on coaching 3 mentions

“They are all hands on when it comes to questions or concerns about the program and how well or bad your child is advancing.”

From the reviews

You guys need to check us out. We have several programs that you can sign up for. Come have fun with us while learning self-defense. The instructors make it fun and easy to learn at your speed.

★★★★★ — Manoucheka, Sep 2022

I am a student here and I recommend this place if you want to look for a place to learn how to defend yourself I just wish their sparring gear was a little breathable and seeable then other than that 10/10

★★★★★ — Gsquad, Feb 2022

I can't say enough amazing things about this academy. I'm taking the kickboxing class. They offer a week free trial for it which I fell in love with. The instructor Chad is friendly, motivating, knowledgeable and understanding. Even the other people taking the class are extremely friendly and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Christa, Aug 2017

When I walked into Martial Arts Fitness Academy as an adult in April of 2010, I had never taken a martial arts class before in my life or even considered myself to be athletic. I ended up taking kickboxing for two years and Haganah for about a year.

★★★★★ — Deborah, May 2013

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Empower Martial Arts

Empower 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.

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Your first Krav Maga class at Empower 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.

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 Empower Martial Arts

1613 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL32308

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