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Southside Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Flagstaff, Arizona
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
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — 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
- Fitness & conditioning Krav-based fitness and conditioning classes — a high-energy workout that builds real-world strength and stamina
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southsidecombatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (928) 607-1088
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are fantastic with kids, and it’s great to see how much fun he’s having while learning discipline and new skills.”
“All skill levels are welcome (from novice to professional) and people are met where they are at and coached with patience and kindness.”
“from brand new beginners to seasoned fight veterans, the team is welcoming and technique focused.”
“I do personal training with Charlotte and I would highly recommend Southside to anyone looking to be pushed physically and mentally.”
“All of the coaches (for martial arts programs as well as the strength and conditioning classes) are top notch, excellent at their craft and wonderful teachers.”
“I'm grateful for the self defense knowledge they have gained from the awesome coaches and I'm looking forward to see them accomplish more goals with their help.”
Other martial arts here
“Our children have grown in confidence, discipline, and respect while learning real MMA skills in a fun, encouraging environment.”
“Whether you’re training Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu or all of the above the coaches are knowledgeable, approachable, and will take the time to work with you individually.”
“Whether you’re training Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu or all of the above the coaches are knowledgeable, approachable, and will take the time to work with you individually.”
“Whether you’re training Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu or all of the above the coaches are knowledgeable, approachable, and will take the time to work with you individually.”
What students say
“Ben and Charlotte work hard at building a welcoming and nurturing community and it has been amazing to watch my son grow up here.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, and the class participants create a welcoming environment that makes every session enjoyable.”
“All of the coaches (for martial arts programs as well as the strength and conditioning classes) are top notch, excellent at their craft and wonderful teachers.”
“Our children have grown in confidence, discipline, and respect while learning real MMA skills in a fun, encouraging environment.”
“Southside Combat Academy provides a safe, clean, and exciting environment for athletes of all shapes and sizes and skill.”
From the reviews
Southside is an absolutely amazing gym. As a person who never really felt comfortable in a gym setting, I can say that the coaches make every single person that walks through the door feel welcome and like they belong.
I can’t recommend Southside Combat Academy enough! The training here is truly top-notch and caters to everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced. You can move at your own pace, which is great for building confidence.
Southside Combat Academy provides a safe, clean, and exciting environment for athletes of all shapes and sizes and skill. You can tell the heart and soul put into this place by the owners, Ben and Charlotte, which truly makes all the difference and sets them apart from big chain gyms.
I’ve been going to Southside Combat for about four or 5 months, 3-4 days a week. I participate in the strength training classes which has been a real encouraging way to get back into weightlifting and finding community. They’re about an hour of strength training and cardio based workouts that change every 3-4 weeks.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Southside Combat Academy
Southside Combat Academy 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 Southside Combat Academy
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.