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Krav Maga LKN

4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Cornelius, North Carolina

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 — 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 kravmagalkn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 299-0681

Hours

Monday 6–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6–9 PM
Thursday 6:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30–11 AM
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 Krav Maga LKN, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“I would highly recommend Warrior Krav Maga to the beginner or the experienced.”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

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🛡️ Self-Defense 33 mentions

“Nick is a wealth of information and injects ‘real world’ scenarios constantly in his teaching so you can best understand how and when we would use what we’re learning.”

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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 LKN — 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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 2 mentions

“Practical self-defense from a qualified instructor with proven real-world experience.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 23 mentions

“Nick is a wealth of information and injects ‘real world’ scenarios constantly in his teaching so you can best understand how and when we would use what we’re learning.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 7 mentions

“This is a true self-defense school and we have become mentally and physically more capable and aware as a result.”

From the reviews

Nick Hughes is the most legit martial artist you will ever meet, with high degree Dan - level ranks in multiple systems. He backs this up with real-world experience as a bouncer, commando and bodyguard.

★★★★★ — Mark, Nov 2015

I spent a long time searching for what I though was the going to be the most practical and functional form of training for my wife and myself, I chose Krav Maga I general for its proven real world application.

★★★★★ — Dylan, Sep 2018

Nick came highly recommended by a friend and he has not disappointed. You'll learn practical skills you can implement should the need arise to defend yourself. I prefer to learn from people that have used the skills they are teaching and what actually works.

★★★★★ — Mark, Jun 2018

Practical self-defense from a qualified instructor with proven real-world experience. Not only do you learn the hard skills, but you learn the soft skills to avoid conflict and the legal ramifications after the conflict.

★★★★★ — C, Feb 2019

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Krav Maga LKN

Krav Maga LKN 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 Krav Maga LKN

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 LKN

18339 Old Statesville Rd Bldg i, Cornelius, NC28031

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