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Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Monroe, North Carolina

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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 and teens (ages 7–12) — 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
  • LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mtsakravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (980) 210-3783

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 2 mentions

“We have younger kids 5 and 8 and Ms.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She gives a lot of one on one attention and is very nurturing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a self defense class that will teach you the very practical skills to defending yourself in real life scenarios this is the perfect spot!”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

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From the reviews

My boy and girl love taking martial arts here. It's fun, the sensei does a good job teaching and training, its a good workout as well as teaching self-defense, and it is affordable.

★★★★★ — Mark, Apr 2021

If you’re looking for a self defense class that will teach you the very practical skills to defending yourself in real life scenarios this is the perfect spot! Sensai Louis is great! He teaches you the skills you need all while getting a good workout in! Check it out

★★★★★ — Arianna, Jan 2023

We have younger kids 5 and 8 and Ms. Bobby is amazing with them.. She is very very patient and very flexible. She gives a lot of one on one attention and is very nurturing. She makes classes fun for the younger kids!

★★★★★ — Allison, Mar 2018

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga

Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga 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 Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga

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 Monroe Martial Arts Academy Krav Maga

1821 Skyway Dr #105, Monroe, NC28110

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