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Progressive Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in New York, New York

Krav Maga school Certified Beginners welcome Kids & teens LE & military

Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.

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
  • LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule progressive-krav-maga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (347) 508-2081

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7–9 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 Progressive Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The beginners class is on mondays where you learn everything you need to know about Krav Maga step by step.”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military 3 mentions

“Tito is a fantastic instructor who gives lots of personal attention to each student, watching them as they do each technique and making corrections as needed.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 9 mentions

“At Progressive Krav Maga self-defense techniques, situational awareness and combat skills are efficiently taught in a relaxed and respectful atmosphere.”

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

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3 mentions

“He is an expert in many different systems of martial arts so we don’t only learn Krav Maga but also Muay Thai, BJJ and Filipino Stick fighting, to name a few.”

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🥊 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“He is an expert in many different systems of martial arts so we don’t only learn Krav Maga but also Muay Thai, BJJ and Filipino Stick fighting, to name a few.”

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🥊 Boxing

“I've trained and competed in Muay Thai and boxing for 19 years, and Progressive Krav Maga is still providing me with new physical challenges (and a great workout) all the time.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 5 mentions

“This academy not only has an amazing instructor but the students here are like family.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The beginners class is on mondays where you learn everything you need to know about Krav Maga step by step.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 5 mentions

“You will learn and grow in your abilities to defend yourself through individualized attention and amongst a tight-knit and friendly community of amazing people.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 16 mentions

“I train here because Tito is able to combine his knowledge from all the various disciplines he's skilled in, and then effectively transfer that knowledge to his students.”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I've trained and competed in Muay Thai and boxing for 19 years, and Progressive Krav Maga is still providing me with new physical challenges (and a great workout) all the time.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 5 mentions

“At Progressive Krav Maga self-defense techniques, situational awareness and combat skills are efficiently taught in a relaxed and respectful atmosphere.”

From the reviews

I’ve been going to Progressive Krav Maga for almost a year and I can honestly say that this is the best place that I’ve trained. Tito is a great teacher with real world experience. Class sizes are small compared to most schools in the city, which allows for more personal attention from instructors.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jan 2020

Hands down the best Krav Maga training in NYC. I've trained both in Israel and all over the US and Tito is one of the few instructors (only one in New York that I've found) who continually updates his own training—if it doesn't work, he doesn't teach it.

★★★★★ — Eric, Aug 2013

I’ve been doing this class for almost 4 months now and it’s been a great learning experience, a good workout, and a lot of fun!! Tito is an amazing teacher who puts tons of effort into each student he teaches. He’s able to teach people of all different skill levels simultaneously.

★★★★★ — Kat, Feb 2024

If you're looking for straightforward, practical, and effective ways to defend yourself in everyday life, Progressive Krav Maga is for you. There is no other school I would recommend for anyone wanting to build their confidence in defending themselves in real-world, potential everyday scenarios through practical and…

★★★★★ — Noah, Mar 2020

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Progressive Krav Maga

Progressive 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 Progressive 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 Progressive Krav Maga

64 E 4th St, New York, NY10003

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