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Self Defense Northeast - E.Greenwich
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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
- 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 (ages 4–11) — 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
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule selfdefensenortheast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-484-2337
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12:30–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kevin is a terrific instructor as he emphasizes the baisics beginners while showing master level moves and training based on his decades of experience”
“Kevin is a fantastic instructor that will make sure you learn, get in shape and motivate you to continue.”
“So grateful that my daughter learned valuable self defense skills that she will always have in her toolbox.”
“So grateful that my daughter learned valuable self defense skills that she will always have in her toolbox.”
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What students say
“Kevin is an amazing instructor who is able to read each student on their own level.”
“She now has more awareness of her surroundings and knows how to take action to protect herself if needed.”
From the reviews
So grateful that my daughter learned valuable self defense skills that she will always have in her toolbox. She now has more awareness of her surroundings and knows how to take action to protect herself if needed. We both feel a lot more at ease as she heads off to college. Thank you Kevin and Maureen!
Kevin is a great instructor and a better person. If you interested in Krav or getting in shape, I highly recommend. This is a great atmosphere and Kevin and the staff will make you feel comfortable. You will walk out feeling great and confident!! You won't be disappointed.
Excellent martial arts training cir the whole family and all skill levels. Kevin is an amazing instructor who is able to read each student on their own level.
A very good and informative class to be a part of! Thank you Kevin and Maureen, it is definitely recommended!
New to Krav Maga? Start at Self Defense Northeast - E.Greenwich
Self Defense Northeast - E.Greenwich 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.
Your first Krav Maga class at Self Defense Northeast - E.Greenwich
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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