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Sambo Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Fort Worth, Texas
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
- 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
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- 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 sambofortworth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 455-8387
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 6–8 PM |
The classes they run
“1st class with my son who has been in Judo for 3 years and he asked to come back next week.”
Other martial arts here
“Guess they are goibg to start gracie bjj a from what i have heard from other parents the gracies have a great anti bully program.”
What students say
“Taylor’s a great coach and the athletes here are some tough dudes.”
“Taylor’s no-nonsense teaching approach, combined with his profound wisdom and insight, fosters an environment of discipline and growth.”
“The intense training sessions effectively target the core and legs, contributing to noticeable strength gains and weight loss.”
From the reviews
Sambo Nation Fort Worth offers an exceptional training environment that has significantly enhanced my fitness and martial arts skills. The intense training sessions effectively target the core and legs, contributing to noticeable strength gains and weight loss.
Spoke to this gym about getting my little girl enrolled and recieved a message back from Mr. Weber to bring her by. 1st thing he was early to male sure all paperwork was done and immediately started class on time. 2nd. My kiddo has squirel brain at times and not once did she spaceout.
1st class with my son who has been in Judo for 3 years and he asked to come back next week. We will surely be returning next class
Great place to learn self defense and challenge your physical and tactical abilities!
New to Krav Maga? Start at Sambo Fort Worth
Sambo Fort Worth 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.
Your first Krav Maga class at Sambo Fort Worth
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.
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