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Forged Self Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Rochester, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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- Website & schedule forgedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-948-9272
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 12 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going to Forged Self Defense for almost 2 years and it is one of the most supportive and positive environments he has in his life.”
“My son has been going to Forged Self Defense for almost 2 years and it is one of the most supportive and positive environments he has in his life.”
Other martial arts here
“They are always willing to answer questions and help with techniques, whether in Jiu-Jitsu or Krav.”
What students say
“Coach Matt and Coach Alexis have been so great working with my son who joined almost 2 years ago when he was 5.”
“This is such a welcoming environment to new students of all ages They specialize in the newcomer who may feel intimidated to start martial arts.”
“My son has been going to Forged Self Defense for almost 2 years and it is one of the most supportive and positive environments he has in his life.”
“Most important to me was that Forged teaches practical martial arts skills that you would need in a potential real life encounter.”
“You will see your confidence sky rocket and your fitness level go up significantly.”
“If you are looking for a place for yourself or for your child to learn and grow in Martial Arts disciplines, you found the right place.”
From the reviews
I've been a member of many martial arts gyms throughout my life, and Forged does a fantastic job of building a dynamic, fun, accepting team environment. The classes combine hard exercises with important self-defense skills, and it makes getting in shape so fun!
Coach Matt and Coach Alexis have been so great working with my son who joined almost 2 years ago when he was 5. Not only does he learn Martial Arts skills but character development too. This has been a great way to get him to get some energy out and learn how to calm and focus his body when needs to too.
My son started classes a year ago and is just as motivated and excited as the first day. There are days that he doesn’t want to go after an hard day at school. However, after his Forged class that same day, he’s smiling and so glad he went!
I started going here 6 months ago knowing nothing about fighting or self defense. I was so nervous to go that I almost didn’t show up for my first class but I am SO glad I did. Not only are the coaches encouraging but no one makes you feel dumb or embarrassed if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Your first Krav Maga class at Forged Self Defense Academy
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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