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Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Mesa, Arizona
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
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids (ages 3–5) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Level classes Level 1–5 classes on the schedule — a graded curriculum that builds your skills step by step as you progress
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule factioncombat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-359-7431
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–11:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–11:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a concerned mom, I wanted my child to have the confidence and skills to properly defend himself.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“Mike will also spend time with each participant to answer any questions and to make any corrections.”
“I would highly recommend Faction Combatives to anyone who is intrigued, interested or is considering getting involved with some extremely functional self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.”
“Recently, my kiddo decided he wanted to try the Kids BJJ class with Brenden Richardson.”
“I go to the Muay Thai class 4-5 times a week when I can and the coaches are great.”
“You can also do MMA, BJJ, Kickboxing and Knife Defense classes.”
What students say
“Maiston is a genius on the mat, in the cage, all around a great coach to learn from.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“It was my first time ever getting involved with combat sports and from the first day I felt welcomed and met with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
“As a newbie, I appreciate that Mike breaks down a technique, then gives a general idea of when and why its useful.”
“Ive been there for over a month, and i really feel more confident, I am losing weight, and making new friends.”
“My daughter likes going here. It's improved her confidence in terms of interacting with people outside of her family.”
From the reviews
Steve is amazing. When I first took a complimentary class, I noticed a few things. First; the people working out and the instructors were very welcoming. Second; as the class started, I could tell Steve was extremely knowledgably in the subject area. His teaching style was one of patience, guidance and motivation.
My family has been attending various classes at Faction Combat Gym for about 2years. All of the classes have been amazing. We started my youngest child in the MMA class with Maiston Hattery because he was being bullied at school.
If you're looking for a place to learn Krav Maga you need to visit this place. Come try a week. It's a place where there are no attitudes except good attitudes, the instruction is very good, very thorough and Steve, the instructor, is very knowledgeable in Krav as well as several other fighting methods.
I've been raving about this place for years to friends but realized I should also write a review for other folks to know. Parents- this place is amazing for kids. Our kid has been enrolled for a couple years and we have been beyond thrilled with our experience. Coach Maiston is AMAZING with kids.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai 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 Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai
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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