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Excelsior Self Defense & Fitness, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Hawkinsville, Georgia
Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.
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
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 12–15) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule excelsiorsdf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 478-412-0001
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I attended a women's self defense class and man did it let me see that I'm not as observant as I should be.”
“I attended a women's self defense class and man did it let me see that I'm not as observant as I should be.”
What students say
“I attended a women's self defense class and man did it let me see that I'm not as observant as I should be.”
From the reviews
I attended a women's self defense class and man did it let me see that I'm not as observant as I should be. I learned many things that will help me protect myself and maybe even others. Both owners are very down to earth awesome people. I felt very comfortable even talking about serious/dangerous conversations.
My family and I have been training at Excelsior since February of this year. It is easy to notice how dedicated the team is to improving community safety and overall well being. They have been an amazing asset to this community and I'm excited to see what they will do in the near future.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Excelsior Self Defense & Fitness, LLC
Excelsior Self Defense & Fitness, LLC 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 Excelsior Self Defense & Fitness, LLC
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.