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Krav Maga in Missouri
16 Krav Maga schools across 13 cities in Missouri — including 8 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 12 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 Missouri 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 Missouri
Featured Krav Maga schools in Missouri
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Missouri ranking →
Xtreme Tactical Defense - St. Louis
5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Hockman's ATA Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Jaguar Martial Arts & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Pride Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Self-Defense Global KC
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
Midwest Krav Maga
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Missouri
- Best Krav Maga schools in Missouri — the state-wide ranking
- Women's self-defense — 1 school in Missouri with women's classes
- Krav Maga for beginners — 6 beginner-friendly schools in Missouri, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen Krav Maga — 12 schools in Missouri with youth programs
- Free intro classes — 8 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, looking for a women's class, or bringing the kids.
Other martial arts trained in Missouri
Many Krav Maga schools are multi-art. Here's what else Missouri schools teach under the same roof.
Krav Maga in Missouri: common questions
- How many Krav Maga schools are in Missouri?
- Our directory lists 16 Krav Maga schools across 13 cities in Missouri. The cities with the most are Columbia (3), Fenton (2), Branson (1).
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Missouri?
- Most Missouri 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 Missouri?
- Yes — 8 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri?
- Absolutely — Krav Maga welcomes all levels. 6 Missouri schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 12 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.