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Nashville Krav Maga

4.9 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Nashville, Tennessee

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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 nashville-krav-maga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (615) 953-3237

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 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 Nashville Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Self-Defense

“As a woman it’s really made a difference in the way I think and feel and I highly recommend investing in yourself and taking the time to learn self defense!”

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🧒 Kids Krav Maga 10 mentions

“The staff are really wonderful with children and take the time to form relationships with the whole family.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“You all have endless patience with all levels of children.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The classes are very personable and each student gets one on one attention.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“As a woman it’s really made a difference in the way I think and feel and I highly recommend investing in yourself and taking the time to learn self defense!”

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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 Nashville Krav Maga — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 160 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, the instructors are really knowledgeable and kind, and you will feel safe and supported while being challenged to be your best.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 18 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, the instructors are really knowledgeable and kind, and you will feel safe and supported while being challenged to be your best.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 4 mentions

“Everyone there are fantastic and the training is not only practical, but very much helping me get back in shape.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I would Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how to protect yourself and family as well as get a great workout in the process.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 14 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, the instructors are really knowledgeable and kind, and you will feel safe and supported while being challenged to be your best.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“I plan on going for my black belt in a few years(: Ladies, Gentlemen and everything in between, this is a the martial art/gym for you.”

From the reviews

Brought my 5 yr old daughter here for a free trial I discovered on social media and we've been hooked since. I immediately got her enrolled for classes which are twice per week. Mr. Gomez and Ms. Drew are both amazing. My daughter is learning balance, discipline, respect, self-esteem, confidence and lots more.

★★★★★ — Danette, Jun 2022

This place has really made a difference for my family. l. We come twice a week, and my kiddo really enjoys it. Mr. Gomez is hardcore and the real deal. If you don't like tough love and discipline or someone to speak the truth or hold your child accountable, this isn't the place for you.

★★★★★ — Tiffany, May 2024

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I started looking for a way to feel stronger and more confident in myself. I really needed to learn to defend myself and this place did that and more. I have been a student for 9 months and recently got my yellow belt!

★★★★★ — Milan, Oct 2025

A great spot if you're ready to commit for 12 months minimum. I did my free trial class today and they seem like great people and the class was great, but be aware that after your free class they pitch you on a 12 month program and don't have any month to month options.

★★★★☆ — Charles, Oct 2022

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Nashville Krav Maga

Nashville Krav Maga 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Krav Maga class at Nashville 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 Nashville Krav Maga

820 Fesslers Pkwy Ste 230, Nashville, TN37210

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