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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Fair Oaks, California
Plan your first class
- Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 2–18) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (916) 965-1561
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've had the pleasure of attending all the women's self-defense seminars.”
“I met the Kovar's Martial Arts team at a neighborhood event and my daughter who was 3 years old at the time broke the karate board and really enjoyed it.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to get in shape, grow skills and confidence.”
“If you’re looking for a place that teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, and respect in a way that kids actually love, Kovar’s Martial Arts is it.”
“The instructors are patient, motivating, and amazing at working with kids of all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“They even convince me to take an evening jiu jitsu class that I’ve enjoyed for a couple years now.”
What students say
“Thorough teaching from knowledgeable instructors that genuinely want to see each student improve with a welcoming environment for all ages.”
“Thorough teaching from knowledgeable instructors that genuinely want to see each student improve with a welcoming environment for all ages.”
“If you or your child needs a positive environment to build confidence, strength, skills, morals, and friendships, you have found the right place.”
“If you or your child needs a positive environment to build confidence, strength, skills, morals, and friendships, you have found the right place.”
“Even though there are a lot of kids at times in class I feel that they always take time to say hi and make sure all the kids are learning at their pace”
From the reviews
I met the Kovar's Martial Arts team at a neighborhood event and my daughter who was 3 years old at the time broke the karate board and really enjoyed it. We agreed to try out a free class followed by a free 1 week trial if she loves it. We booked it with Joel right on the spot.
My son started here at Kovar’s a few months ago. He absolutely loves coming to class. Every instructor is professional and extremely good with the toddlers/preschool age kids in his class (who are significantly harder to coach well and maintain patience with compared to school aged children) I taught competitive…
Kovar’s Martial Arts is hands down one of the best decisions we’ve made. From day one, the instructors have been welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth, not just in martial arts, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.
Kovar’s on Madison in Fair Oaks has been an extension of our family for the last seven years. When my son was young, he tended to be resistant to try new things and stick with them until he found karate. The Kovar’s formula is unique and magical.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
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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