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Westchester Krav Maga
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in New Rochelle, New York
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 and teens (ages 6–12) — 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 westchesterkravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 914-813-8000
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“Sensei Vlad is also great with kids, perfectly blending the balance of fun and serious learning; and targeting and working with each kid's individual abilities.”
“I can honestly say from a US Army veterans standpoint that this fighting style is very useful.”
“I was greatly impressed by Sensei Vladimir’s ability to work with me and my condition at the time and tailor private classes to my needs.”
“I recommended a fellow Karate practitioner to train Krav Maga with Vlad and she absolutely loves it and I was amazed at her self defense improvement after only a few months.”
“No matter the class, we are all very impressed by their ability to teach all abilities and all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The training is expert, and everyone is impressed by the expertise in which they teach Karate, Krav Maga and Kickboxing.”
What students say
“Sensei Zolottev, and Westchester Krav Maga, is an excellent instructor and school, respectively, who deserve nothing less than 5 stars.”
“Sensei Vladimir and the Westchester Krav Maga staff run a friendly, welcoming, top-notch martial arts school.”
“Sensei Vladimir and the Westchester Krav Maga staff run a friendly, welcoming, top-notch martial arts school.”
“My awareness level, fitness level and self-defense skills have all significantly improved with the expert instructors at Westchester Krav Maga.”
“Another thing I love about the Krav Maga class is the conditioning that I am put through.”
“I have been extremely active in the martial arts community over the past 10+ years and can say with confidence that Westchester Krav Maga is the real deal!”
From the reviews
I began my training with Sensei Vladimir a month after having a minor surgery, 6 and a half years ago. I was greatly impressed by Sensei Vladimir’s ability to work with me and my condition at the time and tailor private classes to my needs. The Dojo is very welcoming environment.
I have been attending Westchester Krav Maga for the last several months, and I have absolutely loved it. The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and he also has a great sense of humor. I have learned something very practical with every single class (e.g.
I have been studying with Sensei Vladimir for a while now and I highly recommend this school. I was looking to learn Krav Maga as it seemed to be a very practical martial art for self-defense and to get hands on experience sparring.
I have trained Martial Arts for over 30 years and I have known and trained Krav Maga alongside Sensei Vlad for the last 13 years. I have met many great Martial Artists, and many great teachers of Martial Arts. Sensei Vlad is the rare breed of being both.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Westchester Krav Maga
Westchester Krav Maga 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 Westchester Krav Maga
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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