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Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Dayton, Ohio
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tamamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 254-7035
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“Would recommend to anyone, beginners, intermediate, or high level.”
Other martial arts here
“There are Instructors here like coach Chris (bjj)that is so kind and sensitive to these kids situations but still technical and encouraging.”
“My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai.”
What students say
“Master T is a great instructor with many many years under his belt.”
“Master T, his entire staff, and students were all super friendly and welcoming.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“They’re super affordable, and they offer many classes on different days/times to allow for flexibility.”
From the reviews
Master T and his staff are amazing. We are extremely happy here with the wonderful life experience our son is learning and how confident he is becoming in himself. Tama has really changed my sons outlook and I cannot express my gratitude enough.
Tama is an incredible school! As a lifelong martial artist i immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the school. I love all the different disciplines offered. It even has its own Grandmaster who visits and teaches many of the classes every day. My entire family attends classes together.
Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have been very helpful on teaching and training my 12 year old son. My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school. A great place for both kids and adults.
My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai. This has been one of the best decisions I have made as a parent. The staff is so thorough in explaining technique and form but more than that they are amazing with these kids.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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 Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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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