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Krav Maga Northern Virginia

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Lorton, Virginia

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

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 (ages 7–13) — 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
  • Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kravmaganova.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (703) 517-7251

Hours

Monday 5:45–9:15 PM
Tuesday 5:45–9:15 PM
Wednesday 11:45 AM–1:15 PM, 5:45–9:15 PM
Thursday 5:45–9:15 PM
Friday Closed
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 Krav Maga Northern Virginia, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“This is my first time doing a martial art and I’ve had the best time!”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military 3 mentions

“It is very military and law enforcement friendly and reminds me of training in the US Marines--that's how good it is.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“Pete the Head Instructor takes it seriously that he's training you for real life situations in self defense and demands excellence.”

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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 Northern Virginia — 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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 2 mentions

“Amazing instructors amazing curriculum.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“This is my first time doing a martial art and I’ve had the best time!”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 3 mentions

“It is very military and law enforcement friendly and reminds me of training in the US Marines--that's how good it is.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 2 mentions

“The instructors do an amazing job of tailoring the classes for all levels of ability and make it all so fun and useful.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 6 mentions

“And, it's a great workout!”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 4 mentions

“I’ve never felt more confident or had more fun working out.”

From the reviews

Excellent self defense learning center. Males and especially females need to learn this technique. No matter if you think you're in shape or overweight, you can learn these defense techniques to help you against the "bad guy". And, it's a great workout!

★★★★★ — April, Oct 2021

I have been going here for the last 3 months doing at most 3 classes a week. I have never had any martial art training before and this was my first. What stands out to me here are the instructors and they are great.

★★★★★ — Jayakumar, Aug 2016

This is a really cool and professional place to train. You get physically fit quickly. Pete the Head Instructor takes it seriously that he's training you for real life situations in self defense and demands excellence. There are not short cuts here and he will let you know it.

★★★★★ — Dan, Nov 2017

Started coming here late February of 2020 and I can't recommend this place and activity more! When I came in for my first few classes, I was nervous due to my lack of physical ability, but the instructors were always gracious with me and kept positively pushing me to do better!

★★★★★ — Natalia, Aug 2020

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Krav Maga Northern Virginia

Krav Maga Northern Virginia 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 Krav Maga Northern Virginia

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 Northern Virginia

8253 Backlick Rd Ste d, Lorton, VA22079

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