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Soulcraft Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Hamden, Connecticut
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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule soulcraftbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-390-5798
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I called around to all the gyms in the area, and they all either didn’t offer jiu jitsu for kids, or they’d say “don’t bring her if she doesn’t want to be here.”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“With 14 years of professional fitness/personal training/group fitness experience, I give this operation 5 stars.”
Other martial arts here
“The facility is clean, well heated, and open for MMA.”
“I wanted to sign up my 11 year old daughter for jiu jitsu classes, even though she had no interest in learning martial arts/self defense.”
What students say
“There are plenty of opportunities for learning in this environment of great instructors and students!”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.”
“They patiently teach the children the key techniques, and thoughtfully pair them up for practice, help children of different ages build confidence.”
“The atmosphere is very welcoming and the mats are always very clean, overall amazing.”
“They patiently teach the children the key techniques, and thoughtfully pair them up for practice, help children of different ages build confidence.”
From the reviews
With 14 years of professional fitness/personal training/group fitness experience, I give this operation 5 stars. It is an open, family-friendly spot with an awesome array of classes: beginner to more advanced, drilling to sparring.
Visited Soulcraft on the recommendation of an old training partner from Toronto who has been training at the gym for the past two-or-so years. The owner welcomed me to drop in for two evening classes - a competition-focused drilling class, and a more general class.
My experience at this Gym was very welcoming. I was in Connecticut on a Work trip for two weeks. I called the gym and I asked if I could join for two weeks. The Owners / coaches we’re very professional and actually care about the sport.
I've been going to Soulcraft for a month now. It has been a great experience. I signed up to get a fun workout to help get in better shape. It is definitely a good workout. Brad was super helpful as I got started and checked in to make sure things were going well.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Soulcraft Martial Arts
Soulcraft Martial Arts 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 Soulcraft 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.
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