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South Coast Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Mission Viejo, California
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
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southcoastselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-370-9151
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommended for anyone looking for a sweat-inducing workout combined with practical skills.”
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What students say
“Kirt is an amazing instructor.”
“Great, solid techniques with an abundance of conditioning routines.”
From the reviews
Great, solid techniques with an abundance of conditioning routines. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a sweat-inducing workout combined with practical skills.
Great stand up and ground training. Kirt does a great job at breaking down the techniques to real life situations. Great training for all ages!
Kirt is an amazing instructor. He has a unique teaching ability to blend in his many years of martial arts technique and discipline with a great environment for learning. Kirt breaks down technical maneuvers into easy to follow steps which help the novice and advanced individual learn quickly.
New to Krav Maga? Start at South Coast Self Defense
South Coast Self Defense 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 South Coast Self Defense
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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