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Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Shelby Township, Michigan

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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  • Website & schedule madakravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 586-745-1171

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday 12:30–1:50 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 Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 13 mentions

“I haven’t worked out regularly in YEARS and couldn’t image dragging myself and 3 kids to at least 3 workouts a week.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The instructor is top notch and can cater the classes to all levels.”

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Teens

“Our tween/teen kids loved the Krav Maga classes and looked forward to it every day!”

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🔥 Fitness & Conditioning

“I definitely would recommend this place if you just want to get in shape or learn some serious defense and offense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 12 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to train for a competition, learn self defense, or get a good workout in and self improve I recommend you give Mada a try.”

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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 Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“This place is a gem in the rough of jiujitsu establishments in the Detroit area.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Coming from a Boxing background, Krav Maga brings a whole new realm of self defense to protect yourself.”

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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 94 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I always felt welcomed and comfortable and have left every class drenched in sweat with some new skills.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 17 mentions

“The instructors are amazing friendly and helpful and the other students have been super friendly and helpful also.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 3 mentions

“He specifically designs the classes for ANY skill level and teaches techniques that are street practical.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I always felt welcomed and comfortable and have left every class drenched in sweat with some new skills.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 6 mentions

“They love going every time, it is a good workout, great confidence builder, and includes bully awareness, peer pressure, and stranger awareness.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Our tween/teen kids loved the Krav Maga classes and looked forward to it every day!”

From the reviews

I am in love with this place. Started going here to learn about self defense in a 6 week challenge and I couldn’t be more happy that I signed up! They are amazing and I feel good every time I walk in and leave. It’s a great workout with a purpose. I feel more confident about myself and about Krav Maga/defending myself.

★★★★★ — Cassandra, Sep 2018

I went in not knowing what to expect but after one class I knew this was the place for me. The instructors are amazing friendly and helpful and the other students have been super friendly and helpful also. This place didn’t have a gym feeling to it but more like a family with how you are treated.

★★★★★ — Richard, Aug 2021

The instructors/coaches at Mada Krav Maga are true masters of their kraft and a big part of the reason why I’ve not only myself been training there for almost two years, but why I also have had my son in there as well for nearly the same amount of time. The kids classes are also top notch (he loves attending classes).

★★★★★ — Jim, Nov 2019

Love the instructors here. Great people who care and are passionate about martial arts that look to help you with your martial arts goals. They will help you with your self defense and fitness needs while having fun doing so. They have a list of accomplishments and years of teaching experience.

★★★★★ — Laith, Oct 2021

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu

Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu 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 Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu

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 Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu

48796 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI48317

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