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National Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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  • Website & schedule nationalmartialartsok.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (405) 692-7300

Hours

Monday 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM
Tuesday 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM
Wednesday 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM
Thursday 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM
Friday 5–8:45 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 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 National Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 22 mentions

“I enjoy hearing the instructors share important life lessons with the children and then give them the opportunity to answer questions to see if they understood.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Friendly, clean, top notch jiu jitsu instruction for all levels from complete beginner to serious competitor.”

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🥋 Adult Krav Maga

“We have both men and women and age ranges from high school to late 50s.”

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Teens

“We have both men and women and age ranges from high school to late 50s.”

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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 National Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 14 mentions

“As a black belt in Taekwondo, I was looking for a local Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) school allowing me to train in the close combat arts of defense.”

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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 120 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Friendly, clean, top notch jiu jitsu instruction for all levels from complete beginner to serious competitor.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 19 mentions

“Professor South does an excellent job leading and managing the gym — he sets the tone for a positive and supportive environment.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 4 mentions

“The instructors are competent and confident and reinforce important social values that the students can apply during class as well as, in home and school.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions
🧼 clean, well-kept facility 8 mentions

“The staff at this gym are very polite, the facilities are clean & accommodating, and the instruction from the coaches is top notch.”

🤲 patient, hands-on coaching 3 mentions

“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and always go above and beyond to make sure every child feels confident and supported.”

From the reviews

I can't recommend NMA enough. Friendly, clean, top notch jiu jitsu instruction for all levels from complete beginner to serious competitor. Every time you walk in the door, you are greated by name. They have treated me like family from my very first day and I am so grateful.

★★★★★ — D, May 2025

I've been training at National Martial Arts for a few weeks and I am completely satisfied with the experience. Here's a few bullet points why: a) The instructors are great at demonstrating techniques and addressing potential common mistakes.

★★★★★ — Trey, Nov 2015

Me and my daughters have been coming here for about10 months. It's a really relaxed atmosphere,everybody that trains here trains hard so you get the most out of each class,and all the instructors are top notch,high ranking in multiple styles,and great at teaching every individual.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Apr 2017

As a black belt in Taekwondo, I was looking for a local Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) school allowing me to train in the close combat arts of defense. My selection criteria would be: 1) a BJJ school close to home; 2) a real BJJ dojo in which standard curriculum is well established and applied; 3) a happy, friendly…

★★★★★ — Nam, Oct 2025

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New to Krav Maga? Start at National Martial Arts

National Martial Arts 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 National Martial Arts

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 National Martial Arts

11829 S Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK73170

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