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Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Norwalk, Connecticut

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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 — 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
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  • Website & schedule corporatekravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-428-5800

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 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 Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Self-Defense

“The first was a series of private lessons to attain a greater sense of safety as a woman working in complex security environments.”

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🧒 Kids Krav Maga 2 mentions

“He has a special touch with children and young adults and provides realistic training in self-defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Both the teen and her mother had no prior experience in self-defense and I witnessed them evolve from timid and hesitant in class to confident and very capable.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“The first was a series of private lessons to attain a greater sense of safety as a woman working in complex security environments.”

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Teens

“Both the teen and her mother had no prior experience in self-defense and I witnessed them evolve from timid and hesitant in class to confident and very capable.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 9 mentions

“Compared to other schools, Corporate Krav is truly unique, focusing on developing practical skills that are honed under Gus’s constant care and attention.”

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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 Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga — 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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Both the teen and her mother had no prior experience in self-defense and I witnessed them evolve from timid and hesitant in class to confident and very capable.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 9 mentions

“When I was asked to recommend self-defense training for a teenage family member preparing for college, I referred the student to Gus without hesitation.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 7 mentions

“Gus crafted his lessons to ensure the training was tailored to my needs, and to ensure we programmed muscle memory so that techniques would be immediately available and effective.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 8 mentions

“Both the teen and her mother had no prior experience in self-defense and I witnessed them evolve from timid and hesitant in class to confident and very capable.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“The first was a series of private lessons to attain a greater sense of safety as a woman working in complex security environments.”

🤲 patient, hands-on coaching 5 mentions

“Instructor qualities include patience, attentiveness, calmness, commitment to safety and an awareness of individual student needs.”

From the reviews

I have been training with Gus for over 4 years and it has been an incredible experience. My physical fitness and situational awareness has improved during my time here. Gus and his instructors are extremely knowledgeable and explain the subject very well during the training. Thanks for everything Gus!

★★★★★ — Mike, Sep 2022

I had the opportunity to train with Gus on two occasions. The first was a series of private lessons to attain a greater sense of safety as a woman working in complex security environments. During these sessions I acquired a solid foundation of techniques that I could instinctually draw upon if necessary.

★★★★★ — Ella, Sep 2022

Gus and his team’s (Joseph & Ed) depth of knowledge and caliber of teaching, taught with their friendly and focused approach is like taking a MasterClass, except you’re throwing punches. I have been training with CKM for about a year and a half and I absolutely love the results I have gotten.

★★★★★ — Edward, Jun 2023

I have grown so much over the past couple of years from what I’ve learned from studying krav here with Eric and Gus as well as the students. My confidence has grown. I know that I am in such a greater position to defend myself. Everyone puts you at ease here. It’s a comfortable environment and an encouraging one.

★★★★★ — Shannon, Jun 2023

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga

Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga

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 Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga

295 Westport Ave 2nd Floor, Norwalk, CT06851

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