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Krav Maga in Maryland
11 Krav Maga schools across 9 cities in Maryland — including 8 with a free trial, 9 beginner-friendly, and 9 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Krav Maga — reality-based self-defense — is taught across Maryland for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, practical self-defense, women's, kids' and teens' programs, or law-enforcement and military instruction. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome, and a good instructor scales everything to you.
Cities in Maryland
Featured Krav Maga schools in Maryland
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Maryland ranking →
Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Clinch Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Watchdog Krav Maga
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Pure Performance Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Maryland Systema
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
MAKK Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Maryland
- Best Krav Maga schools in Maryland — the state-wide ranking
- Women's self-defense — 6 schools in Maryland with women's classes
- Krav Maga for beginners — 9 beginner-friendly schools in Maryland, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen Krav Maga — 9 schools in Maryland with youth programs
- Free intro classes — 8 schools in Maryland offer a free intro or trial class
- Browse Krav Maga class types — women's self-defense, beginners, kids', teens, level classes, private lessons and more
Krav Maga programs in Maryland
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, looking for a women's class, or bringing the kids.
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Maryland
- 🧒 Kids Krav Maga in Maryland
- 🌱 Beginners in Maryland
- 👤 Private Lessons in Maryland
- 💪 Women's Self-Defense in Maryland
- ✨ Teens in Maryland
- 🔥 Fitness & Conditioning in Maryland
- 🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military in Maryland
- 🥋 Adult Krav Maga in Maryland
- 🎯 Level Classes in Maryland
Other martial arts trained in Maryland
Many Krav Maga schools are multi-art. Here's what else Maryland schools teach under the same roof.
Krav Maga in Maryland: common questions
- How many Krav Maga schools are in Maryland?
- Our directory lists 11 Krav Maga schools across 9 cities in Maryland. The cities with the most are Columbia (3), Bethesda (1), Bryans Road (1).
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Maryland?
- Most Maryland schools don't post prices online. Across Krav Maga schools in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $49–$198 (median around $89). Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free intro classes available in Maryland?
- Yes — 8 schools in Maryland advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners, women, and kids train Krav Maga in Maryland?
- Absolutely — Krav Maga welcomes all levels. 9 Maryland schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 9 run kids' or youth programs. Women's self-defense is one of the most popular reasons people start, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience — a good instructor scales everything to your level.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start Krav Maga?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Sparring and pressure-testing build up gradually, and a good school never throws beginners into hard contact. Technique- and drill-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — just tell your instructor about any injuries and ease in.