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Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance

4.8 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Commack, New York

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness & conditioning

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
  • 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
  • Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule innovateyourgame.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 631-486-3811

Hours

Monday 10 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–10:30 pm
Friday 10 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–12:30 pm

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 Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 26 mentions

“The instructors are awesome with the kids and are very involved and interested in helping all of them!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My concerns were completely dissolved after a one-on-one class/interview with us.”

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🌱 Beginners

“They always make you feel welcome, even as a beginner.”

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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 Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 6 mentions

“I joined Innovative Kickboxing because I wanted a change in the way I felt, physically and mentally.”

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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 218 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 4 mentions

“Just took my first class and the Amazing instructors and the positive atmosphere made me feel like I have already been there for a while!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Just took my first class and the Amazing instructors and the positive atmosphere made me feel like I have already been there for a while!”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 9 mentions

“The staff is super friendly and enthusiastic which makes it easy to feel comfortable, especially if this is a new experience.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 7 mentions

“I strongly recommend this studio to anyone who wants their kids to be active and build confidence through learning control of their body and their environment!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Started my son here last week. He loves it.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“All the lovely female coaches such as Corinne, Kristina and Jess motivate you to be the best version of yourself.”

From the reviews

I came in with my son today, who just turned 3yrs - the minimum age for the early childhood program - I was full of nerves, just carting around a child of this age can be stressful, as most all of us parents know! Coach Mike, Coach George, and the rest of the team were so welcoming.

★★★★★ — Susan, Feb 2024

My daughter started taking classes here almost 2 months ago. All I can say is that from the start the staff has been fantastic with communication and when we actually got there, they made us feel very welcome and provided excellent instruction and guidance.

★★★★★ — Bethany, Jan 2024

Very impressed!!!! After doing my research and visiting martial art schools, I was giving up. Someone recommended Innovative Martial Arts to me and I thought, it couldn't hurt to try one more. My grandson is special needs, mild issues. My concerns were completely dissolved after a one-on-one class/interview with us.

★★★★★ — Mary, Jul 2022

I started coming to Innovative for my daughter for Martial Arts last November. I was interested in kickboxing from the start but too intimidated to try it. Finally, in March I went to my first class. This was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my health. The workouts are intense but also lost of fun.

★★★★★ — Jill, Dec 2016

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance

Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Krav Maga class at Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance

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 Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance

8 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack, NY11725

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