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Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Westlake Village, California
No-nonsense space with mat floors providing martial arts classes, plus tactical instruction.
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
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — 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
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule selfdefensela.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 575-9755
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
The classes they run
“I took the women's self-defense 3 hour seminar.”
“Hezi gave my daughter, a dual citizen of the US and Israel, a two hour training session on rifles before she returns to Israel to begin her service in the IDF.”
“I started here with a beginner handgun class to improved my existing skills and learned new ones that I wasn’t even aware that I was missing.”
“Hezi gave my daughter, a dual citizen of the US and Israel, a two hour training session on rifles before she returns to Israel to begin her service in the IDF.”
“Had a great one on one lesson with Hezi today.”
“They are one of a kind and I highly recommend this place to get in the world of martial arts and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Wonderful office assistance, IDF Veteran Instructors, MMA.”
“In a matter of 2 hours, my wife and I went from not knowing anything about guns, to being able to confidently handle, load, and accurately shoot a pistol.”
What students say
“Hezi is an excellent instructor and really knows his stuff.”
“I started here with a beginner handgun class to improved my existing skills and learned new ones that I wasn’t even aware that I was missing.”
“Our entire family took the handgun class and we all gained knowledge, confidence and respect for Hezi and his team of instructors.”
“Having not fired a gun in 15 years, I left my two hour training session feeling confident in handling, loading and firing three different handguns, safely and competently.”
“My son has developed self- confidence, discipline, respect for the sport, and skills that make me feel secure in his ability to protect himself.”
“I took the women's self-defense 3 hour seminar.”
From the reviews
As a former martial art practitioner, I was very careful at choosing new studio for my three little girls ( and we visited a lot of those). Once I saw how Hazi and his Team approach teaching Martial Arts, I was in love with this placeat the first sight.
Our children absolutely love going to martial arts. We live 30 minutes away, and there are many other martial arts studios between. But we feel it is worth the drive. It's THAT good! Hezi is amazing with all of the kids. He is very patient and positive with the classes.
The beginner hand gun class exceeded all expectations. Hezi is an expert who teaches carefully and interactively. The class teaches safety and handling followed by live fire range instruction. Even as a student with little experience, you become comfortable and learn respect and care for the firearm.
Words cannot describe the value of this school - you just have to experience it. I started here with a beginner handgun class to improved my existing skills and learned new ones that I wasn’t even aware that I was missing.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village 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 Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
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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