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Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Latham, New York
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yangsmac.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-783-7000
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Here, my daughter found a family that helped her raise her self-esteem and self-confidence and taught her to defend herself and protect those in need, always with respect.”
“They also offer amazing adult programs which I ended up picking up too and it was such a great idea to starry.”
What students say
“Outside of the classes and lessons taught by incredible instructors, this place has one of the best cultures I've ever seen.”
“Here, my daughter found a family that helped her raise her self-esteem and self-confidence and taught her to defend herself and protect those in need, always with respect.”
“This is a great way to get an intense workout in.”
“Here, my daughter found a family that helped her raise her self-esteem and self-confidence and taught her to defend herself and protect those in need, always with respect.”
“My daughter’s confidence has grown immensely.”
“The instructors are patient, very skilled, and truly invested in each student’s growth.”
From the reviews
Has been an AWESOME environment for my daughter. Provides an outlet for exercise, achievement and emotional well-being. The instructors are so supportive- shout outs especially to Instructor John, Master G, and Mrs. G!
We cannot say enough great things about Master Yang’s Martial Arts Center. Our 9-year-old son has been attending for about 1 year now, after transitioning from a franchised martial arts center.
We love Master Yangs Martial Arts Center!! My husband started in 2007 in Junior taekwondo class, and is now a 3rd degree black belt at 27 years old. All of his siblings have gone through the program and received a black belt, and now as a 2nd generation, my daughter will start in two months when she turns four years…
Master Yang Martial Arts Center is much more than a place to learn and appreciate martial arts. Here, my daughter found a family that helped her raise her self-esteem and self-confidence and taught her to defend herself and protect those in need, always with respect.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
Master Yang's Martial Arts Center 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 Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
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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