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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Folsom, California

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons LE & military

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
  • Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 2–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 916-789-1353

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8:15 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8:15 pm
Friday 3–7:15 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 32 mentions

“Kovars Folsom, Shihan Sipes, and his awesome team of instructors continue to pour into our boys with their kid-friendly curriculum, experience, and super fun environment.”

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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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Learning and practicing Mixed Martial Arts every week is building up our boys confidence,their physical and mental strength, and gives them a skill to work at and be proud of.”

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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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 18 mentions

“The leader and instructors are all genuinely good people who work hard to make it a fun environment while also instilling discipline and great work ethic into the students.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 4 mentions

“Learning and practicing Mixed Martial Arts every week is building up our boys confidence,their physical and mental strength, and gives them a skill to work at and be proud of.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Our kid has become more physically confident, and emotionally disciplined in all aspects of their life since joining Kovars.”

🤲 patient, hands-on coaching 5 mentions

“) they are highly skilled in martial arts and incredibly patient and nurturing with the kids.”

From the reviews

Our family has had a wonderful experience training at this dojo over the past few years. Sensei Jeramy has been an outstanding mentor to our kids and a dedicated instructor who helped our entire family grow in both martial arts skills and confidence.

★★★★★ — Nelson, Feb 2026

Kovars Folsom, Shihan Sipes, and his awesome team of instructors continue to pour into our boys with their kid-friendly curriculum, experience, and super fun environment.

★★★★★ — Jayme, Aug 2023

I LOVE this place! I turned 71 in 2024 - yes, 71 years old - and enrolled in MMA classes. It was that or tap dancing. I was into martial arts 50 years ago and thought I'd continue the adventure. The instructor Jeramy is patient, clear, relaxed, articulate and kind. Amanda is a joy, too, and runs the dojo.

★★★★★ — Joe, Mar 2025

We joined when they opened in February. My daughter has never taken any martial arts before and I thought it would be great for her to start at a location where everyone is starting. The location is a pretty good location. I am able to get my shopping in while my daughter is in her class.

★★★★★ — Patricia, Apr 2022

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Krav Maga class at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom

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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Folsom

325 E Bidwell St Ste A, Folsom, CA95630

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