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Fit to Fight Charlotte
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Charlotte, North Carolina
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 — 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
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ftfcenters.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-814-0300
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am pregnant now and I respect him so much that if my child is a boy I am naming him after the owner.”
“They offer a variety of self-defense training for everyone from beginners to blackbelts and welcome women and adolescents with open arms.”
“They offer a variety of self-defense training for everyone from beginners to blackbelts and welcome women and adolescents with open arms.”
“You will also develop a high level of fitness because the classes are challenging and there are a variety of fitness classes to attend.”
“If you want to learn self defense from a realistic perspective while also feeling safe and having a good time while training, you won't find a better program.”
Other martial arts here
“One of our close friends recommended we check out FTF as we were looking for a BJJ / KM school.”
“FTF has Brazilian jujitsu, sparology, heavy bag boxing and offer free introductory classes for people looking to try something new before they commit.”
What students say
“You have great instructors in each class very knowledgeable and experienced in what they do.”
“The place is clean, tons of parking, they’re very welcoming and meet you where you are in journey.”
“The staff, instructors and other members are all very friendly and genuinely interested in helping you reach your goal of fitness/self-defense.”
“If you want to learn self defense from a realistic perspective while also feeling safe and having a good time while training, you won't find a better program.”
“The workout and training sessions themselves are challenging so if you're looking for a great workout with the added benefit of learning self-defense this is definitely the place!”
“If you want to learn self defense from a realistic perspective while also feeling safe and having a good time while training, you won't find a better program.”
From the reviews
I have been going to this school for a few years now and it completely changed my life. I lost a lot of weight and gained many friendships that also changed my life. When I first started I was so intimidated because of my size but everyone there was so encouraging and friendly.
Fit ro Fight Charlotte is a welcoming atmosphere, with knowledgeable staff and friendly members! My teen daughter and I had fun learning preventive strategies and practicing self defense maneuvers.
One of our close friends recommended we check out FTF as we were looking for a BJJ / KM school. My son and I visited and everyone there is super friendly and make you feel at home. It could be a very intimidating situation as a 'newbie' walking into a KM school...
Instructors are incredibly well-trained with a multi-faceted bio of expertise. I started doing an 8 hour active shooter training that they conducted free for teachers. It was mind-blowing. Instructors and attendees flew in from all over to attend.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Fit to Fight Charlotte
Fit to Fight Charlotte 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 Fit to Fight Charlotte
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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