Krav Maga in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn has 6 Krav Maga schools — including 1 beginner-friendly and 3 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.
Krav Maga Experts - Brooklyn
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Premier Martial Arts Brooklyn Heights
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Krav Maga Crash and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Zarko Academy: The Premier Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense and Kickboxing School in Brooklyn
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews
Chai Defense (Krav Maga)- Brooklyn
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Krav Maga Global
Good to know in Brooklyn
2 of the 5 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 Krav Maga Global.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Krav Maga Experts - Brooklyn runs women's self-defense.
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.
- Krav Maga Crash and MMA ★★★★★ 5 (27)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in Brooklyn
These schools run 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.
- Krav Maga Experts - Brooklyn ★★★★★ 4.8 (73)
- Premier Martial Arts Brooklyn Heights ★★★★★ 5 (45)
- Krav Maga Crash and MMA ★★★★★ 5 (27)
Krav Maga in Brooklyn: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Brooklyn?
- Most Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- None of the Brooklyn schools list a free intro in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in Brooklyn?
- 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?
- Yes — 3 Brooklyn schools run kids' or youth Krav Maga, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.