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The Forge Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Lafayette, Indiana
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theforgetc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 723-0667
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He's an only child, so it makes my husband and I glad to know that he is able to roll with other kids considering he lacks that in a sibling.”
“They do an amazing job of accommodating all skill levels, and helping you grow from wherever you are at.”
“A great place to take yourself and your kids to get the right self defense training you need!”
Other martial arts here
“This place has striking, grappling, gi, no gi and even has judo chops.”
What students say
“This journey that I decided to share with this family to become a better version of myself is very welcoming and helpful.”
“This journey that I decided to share with this family to become a better version of myself is very welcoming and helpful.”
“Classes are focused on practical street application and combine strength, conditioning, and technique training.”
“Classes are focused on practical street application and combine strength, conditioning, and technique training.”
“It is very affordable, without sacrificing the value of training.”
From the reviews
If you're looking for a place to learn some applicable self defense, you have found it! Rob is a fantastic instructor and brings in talent from around the world to give you the best knowledge and skill he can. Family friendly place and there are plenty of options for different types of martial arts!
Got a chance to go train at the Forge for a few days while in town. It was a fun and amazing experience!! The owner Rob was very opening and knowledgeable! It was a family filled atmosphere! A great place to take yourself and your kids to get the right self defense training you need!!
Signed up looking for applicable self defense and find a good teacher. Rob is an excellent teacher, and the community is outstanding. Everyone is welcoming and there is no judgement. Men, Women, and children are all treated with care and respect.
This is my first time learning combat sports and it has been an encouraging experience. The trainers are incredibly passionate about their respective disciplines and the community of people at Forge are kind, patient, and a lot of fun.
New to Krav Maga? Start at The Forge Training Center
The Forge Training Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 The Forge Training Center
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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