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First Strike Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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
- 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
- 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 firststrikekravmaga.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (575) 680-0805
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons (all three) ranging from 11 to 19 and I all joined the First Strike Krav Maga class at Laughlin and our lives would never be the same.”
“Ben is great at teaching to all skill levels, and is very passionate about not only Krav, but about fitness in general.”
“I have started to develop a mindset of training and awareness, as well as valuable fighting and self-defense skills that I hope to never use but am extremely grateful he taught me.”
What students say
“Ben is an excellent instructor and does a great job of watching and correcting your form even during a full class.”
“It is a very welcoming gym, and a great place to try out if you're new to the sport or have done it for some time!”
“While stationed at Laughlin AFB over 7 years ago my family and I were so very fortunate to meet Sensei Ben Skee founder of First Strike Krav Maga.”
“I have started to develop a mindset of training and awareness, as well as valuable fighting and self-defense skills that I hope to never use but am extremely grateful he taught me.”
“I have started to develop a mindset of training and awareness, as well as valuable fighting and self-defense skills that I hope to never use but am extremely grateful he taught me.”
“Classes are affordable and my daughter (9) is going to start the kids’ classes as well.”
From the reviews
I moved to the area recently and started attending Ben's classes at First Strike Krav Maga. I have done krav on and off for a few years, and in my experience Ben is an excellent instructor that does not just take traditional techniques for granted, but questions the viability of techniques and finds improvements where…
It is very compelling when we can point to specific times in our lives and say, "yes that was a turning point." As I look through my life I can point to a date, more specifically an event or decision, that became so life changing and to this day I love to share it with others.
I have been training with Ben Skee on Krav Maga for about 2 months. I am thoroughly impressed by his dedication, professionalism, patience, and knowledge of this art.
Sensei Ben Skee was my Krav Maga instructor between 2012-2015 when he was in Texas. He is very knowledgeable and ensures that his students learn all of the intricacies of moves in order to defend themselves effectively. I was extremely overweight when I started his classes, but never felt like I didn't belong.
New to Krav Maga? Start at First Strike Krav Maga
First Strike Krav Maga comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 First Strike Krav Maga
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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