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Flowing Combat
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Monterey, California
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
- 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
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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- Website & schedule flowingcombat.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-594-1748
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–7 pm |
The classes they run
“His combination of Kung-Fu and military unarmed combat instruction technique focuses on fluidity and explosiveness.”
“Gary is well-versed in a variety of martial arts styles and self-defense techniques, from dim mak to gun disarming.”
Other martial arts here
“Gary is well-versed in a variety of martial arts styles and self-defense techniques, from dim mak to gun disarming.”
From the reviews
Gary is an expert. He is one of the best in the world at this type of unarmed of martial art. His combination of Kung-Fu and military unarmed combat instruction technique focuses on fluidity and explosiveness. He’s a gentle, friendly instructor and full of energy and passion.
Fantastic combat training. Gary is well-versed in a variety of martial arts styles and self-defense techniques, from dim mak to gun disarming. He is articulate and intelligent, and will aptly prepare you to protect yourself should a situation come about. Couldn't be happier with my experience!
The instructor at this location will answer your phone at any time of day and he will give you quality instruction from a deep and spiritual place. This is a good place.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Flowing Combat
Flowing Combat 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 Flowing Combat
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.