Krav Maga in Metairie, LA
Metairie has 3 Krav Maga schools — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 1 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
DF6 Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Third Gate Defense and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Good to know in Metairie
All 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized certification or network (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG, Krav Maga Alliance), students point to Third Gate Defense and Fitness.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? DF6 Defense Academy runs women's self-defense.
Plan your first class
This school offers a free intro, free first class, or trial offer — the low-risk way to try Krav Maga before you commit. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.
- DF6 Defense Academy ★★★★★ 5 (61)
New to Krav Maga?
This school is called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that contact and pressure-testing build up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- DF6 Defense Academy ★★★★★ 5 (61)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in Metairie
This school runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, situational awareness, and staying safe. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- DF6 Defense Academy ★★★★★ 5 (61)
Krav Maga in Metairie: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Metairie?
- Most Metairie schools don't post prices online. Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Metairie schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 schools in Metairie advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including DF6 Defense Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in Metairie?
- Yes. Krav Maga welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Metairie school is highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. Sparring and pressure-testing build up slowly, a good school never pressures newcomers, and a good instructor scales everything to your level — just tell them about any injuries and ease in.
- Are there kids' Krav Maga classes in Metairie?
- Yes — 1 Metairie school runs kids' or youth Krav Maga. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.