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Krav Maga San Francisco
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in San Francisco, California
Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.
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
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kravmaga-sf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-766-5544
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids and I love coming here, it has completely changed our lives.”
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What students say
“Focuses on grounded, realistic self defense.”
“Everyone is super welcoming and comforting especially if you’re nervous at first, they really know how to make you feel confident in your abilities.”
“My kids and I love coming here, it has completely changed our lives.”
From the reviews
Amazing school and highly knowledgeable instructors. All the instructors are highly skilled and knowledgeable, they bring years of experience and have great teaching style that balances technique with practice. Sasha is amazing with high expertise and knowledge. Sasha has taught me skills how to defend myself!
I’ve loved training here. Everyone is super welcoming and comforting especially if you’re nervous at first, they really know how to make you feel confident in your abilities. Since going here I’ve learned a lot and feel much safer and more confident.
A fantastic fighting school with a great crowd. Focuses on grounded, realistic self defense. If you’re curious, don’t hesitate to give it a shot!
Love, love the technique and coaching. She is the best ever. She pays attention and correct you right away with good form.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Krav Maga San Francisco
Krav Maga San Francisco 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 Francisco
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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