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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Elk Grove, California

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • 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 +1 916-684-3283

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 3–8:30 pm
Friday 3–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 24 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

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Teens

“we love the senseis here, they are great with kids and teens!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach the children a lot of valuable lessons with a different theme each week while giving their students valuable self defense and life skills”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

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🌱 Beginners

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

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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 - Laguna — 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 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 11 mentions

“The instructors are supportive, encouraging, and nurturing while still challenging the kids to grow.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 5 mentions

“Since starting classes, we’ve seen a big improvement in our child’s confidence, listening skills, and respect at home and at school.”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”

From the reviews

We’ve been with Kovar’s Laguna for 5 years. What I love the very most at Kovar’s is the instructors. Every single one of them lives the principles of black belt, which they teach their students consistently.

★★★★★ — Cath, Apr 2024

Wonderful motivation and training for discipline, responsibility, and honorable behavior. Instructors and all team members are devoted to their students. Great location for the Elk Grove, Laguna, and South Sacramento areas.

★★★★★ — D, Sep 2023

Kovar’s Martial Arts has been amazing for our child. The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.

★★★★★ — Ami, Feb 2026

KOVARS has been such an incredible experience for my son. Since starting, he has gained so much discipline and confidence. His attitude has improved, and I’ve seen a huge difference in his patience and ability to stay focused. The instructors truly care about the kids and hold them to a high standard in the best way.

★★★★★ — Alysha, Feb 2026

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

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna

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 - Laguna

9168 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, CA95758

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