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Ten Snakes Krav Maga/ Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in St Ignatius, Montana
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 6–12) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tensnakeskm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (406) 309-1988
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 7–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Backgrounds in military, law enforcement, prison systems, and MMA--you couldn't ask for better credentials.”
“You will appreciate their commitment to real-world scenario training.”
Other martial arts here
“Backgrounds in military, law enforcement, prison systems, and MMA--you couldn't ask for better credentials.”
From the reviews
I feel blessed to have Donnie and Amberly as instructors. Backgrounds in military, law enforcement, prison systems, and MMA--you couldn't ask for better credentials. You will appreciate their commitment to real-world scenario training.
Excellent instructors. Very knowledgeable and patient with novices. Encouraging and safe environment. Integral part of the community.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Ten Snakes Krav Maga/ Self Defense
Ten Snakes Krav Maga/ 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 Ten Snakes Krav Maga/ 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.