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Krav Maga San Diego, Inc.
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in La Jolla, California
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Level classes Level 1–5 classes on the schedule — a graded curriculum that builds your skills step by step as you progress
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kravmagasd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-848-5728
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Now I even do some of the level 2 physical classes with gear, which push you - but are amazing!”
“I have complete confidence in the KMSD instructors and the training program, and I would highly recommend KMSD to anyone, especially law enforcement or other first responders.”
“I have been training with KMSD for over 2 years now, and can confidently say it is the best school in San Diego (and surrounding areas) to learn self defense via Krav Maga.”
“I look forward to more years of training with my cohorts, learning from advanced students, and helping beginners along in their krav maga journey.”
What students say
“Dana is a great instructor (with over 20 years of experience) and truly cares about his students and making sure they leave the class with the best skill set possible.”
“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, bringing lots of real-life experience to the table (not just a certificate of "master" to waiver in your face).”
“Providing their students with real world scenarios, proper instruction on techniques, and a true passion to make everyone better that attends the classes.”
“I highly recommend these classes- you will sweat, push yourself mentally and physically, and hone your fighting spirit.”
“I have complete confidence in the KMSD instructors and the training program, and I would highly recommend KMSD to anyone, especially law enforcement or other first responders.”
“The training intentionally places you in stressful situations, but under controlled conditions along with a great deal of guidance.”
From the reviews
This is the original Krav Maga in San Diego, and not some watered down variant. Dana is the lead instructor and has been around for a few decades since Krav Maga first arrived in Southern California--teaching everyone from military, cops, civilians.
I have trained in multiple disciplines before coming to Krav Maga. It took me a while to sign up due to my schedule, but I am so glad that I did. Krav Maga San Diego was mentioned to me by one of the instructors that participated in a military style event held in San Diego.
In 2005 I was very overweight. After speaking to a friend about self-defense and wanting to lose weight, he recommended that along with running and diet I take Krav Maga. I started taking Krav Maga with Dana and his fellow instructors at Krav Maga San Diego.
I just completed my first 8 week training session at KMSD and I couldn’t be happier. Before signing up with KMSD I researched other Krav Maga options in San Diego, but based on the training description and info on their website I chose KMSD. The instructors are great. They’re very positive and provide great feedback.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Krav Maga San Diego, Inc.
Krav Maga San Diego, Inc. 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.
Your first Krav Maga class at Krav Maga San Diego, Inc.
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.
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