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Hopkinsville Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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 — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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  • Website & schedule hoptownmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 270-305-2177

Hours

Monday 8 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–7 pm
Thursday 8 am–8:30 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
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 Hopkinsville Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 9 mentions

“My son Everett attended the spring break camp he loved it so much he didn’t want to come home at the end of the day.”

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🥋 Adult Krav Maga

“I highly recommend Hopkinsville Martial Arts from Little Dragons to Adult classes and Krav Maga, you get it all here!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I wish I knew the price to take a self defense class for 6 weeks.”

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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 Hopkinsville Martial Arts — 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.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 2 mentions

“They stated it is the best camp ever with the best instructors ever (especially Mr Darian)!”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 4 mentions

“All the staff are so friendly and fun to interact with.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 4 mentions

“This is an awesome establishment to help build self-confidence, agility, self-control.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“It's a great place for your child or children to gain self respect and confidence!”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions
💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Very affordable and very professional.”

From the reviews

I had the best time learning about self defense ! Great class with a great teacher

★★★★★ — Stella, Jan 2024

Great people. My son continues to learn and achieve great things. All of the instructors care about their students. It's a great place for your child or children to gain self respect and confidence!!! The parent night out is a great and activity they can play and make new friends if they new.

★★★★★ — Billy, Nov 2025

First visit - brought my grandson in. I was impressed with skill & knowledge & patience of the instructor! I think it is going to be an amazing experience for him. He is excited for his next lesson! I appreciate the patience as he is differently abled. Been a few months now and it has been great for him!

★★★★★ — Luanne, Apr 2022

My son and I train here and we love it!! Awesome instructors, staff and students!! They are like family! I highly recommend Hopkinsville Martial Arts from Little Dragons to Adult classes and Krav Maga, you get it all here!!

★★★★★ — Billie, Jan 2019

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Hopkinsville Martial Arts

Hopkinsville Martial Arts 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.

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Your first Krav Maga class at Hopkinsville Martial Arts

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 Hopkinsville Martial Arts

1005 Skyline Dr, Hopkinsville, KY42240

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