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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.

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Krav Maga Experts - Brooklyn

4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

69A 7th Ave Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school Women's classes Kids & teens Private lessons expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

Premier Martial Arts Brooklyn Heights

5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

75 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY

Ages 3–19

Krav Maga school Kids & teens expert, real-world instructionsupportive, no-ego gymbuilds confidence & awareness

Krav Maga Crash and MMA

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

60 West End Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

Zarko Academy: The Premier Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense and Kickboxing School in Brooklyn

4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

5805 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school

Chai Defense (Krav Maga)- Brooklyn

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

1219 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school LE & military practical, effective technique

Krav Maga Global

376 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school Certified

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.

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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.

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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.

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