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Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Collinsville, Illinois

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens LE & military

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 — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
  • LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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  • Website & schedule metrokms.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 618-669-4470

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:15 pm
Tuesday 3–9:15 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9:15 pm
Thursday 3–9:15 pm
Friday 4–7:30 pm
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 Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 19 mentions

“My children have been enrolled for over a year now and have excelled in their teaching environment!”

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🥋 Adult Krav Maga

“I tried their adult class when I started college and loved their program.”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

“A 3rd year student, retired military guy, I've been blessed by the personal camaraderie as well as by the top of the line training and mentoring provided here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I would highly recommend this as a place to train for self defense and Krav Maga, and I am so very happy to be training here with my family.”

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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 Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My family and I have trained at Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing for many years and I would highly recommend their services for your entire family.”

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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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 8 mentions

“The overwhelming positive energy is contagious, the family atmosphere is refreshing, and they motivate me to train hard every time I go to class.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“This school has done wonders for my son. His discipline and focus have dramatically improved.”

From the reviews

My family and I have trained at Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing for many years and I would highly recommend their services for your entire family.

★★★★★ — Tricia, Jan 2018

Great place to train! Very practical approach to self defense. And very family oriented.

★★★★★ — Rick, Jan 2018

Metro Krav Maga and Kickboxing in Collinsville has been a fantastic experience from the start. All of the instructors are wonderful teachers, and there is a variety of personalities to help you get different perspectives on the various tactics.

★★★★★ — Maile, Sep 2018

Very happy with their program for my son. Even in the first month of classes I saw an improvement in respect and listening at home. The classes are very well organized, fun, and life lessons taught. He is also being taught how to defend himself and I can tell he feels more empowered by this.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Aug 2024

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Krav Maga class at Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

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 Metro Krav Maga & Kickboxing

123 W Main St, Collinsville, IL62234

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