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Filipino Martial Arts School

3.6 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Riverside, California

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule fmaschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 804-372-7462

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
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 Filipino Martial Arts School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 2 mentions

“My kids love the program and my teenager does great in the Beginner class as well.”

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Teens

“My kids love the program and my teenager does great in the Beginner class as well.”

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🌱 Beginners

“My kids love the program and my teenager does great in the Beginner class as well.”

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

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.

From the reviews

Love the art form its fun awesome group of guys always looking forward to learning new techniques

★★★★★ — Richard, Mar 2018

My kids love the program and my teenager does great in the Beginner class as well. Very friendly group and very good with kids.

★★★★★ — Stefanie, Oct 2020

Unc wanted me to touch his rolls. I was also challenged to a death match in which he wouldn’t let me use sticks. I had to pull out my own stick to fight. He also has a little friend that he wants everybody to say hi to

★★★★★ — Peter, Jul 2026

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Filipino Martial Arts School

Filipino Martial Arts School 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Krav Maga class at Filipino Martial Arts School

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 Filipino Martial Arts School

3485 University Ave, Riverside, CA92501

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