Krav Maga in Gainesville, VA
Gainesville has 2 Krav Maga schools — including 2 beginner-friendly and 2 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.
Underground Krav Maga and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Gainesville Martial Arts & Combatives
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Good to know in Gainesville
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Underground Krav Maga and Fitness runs women's self-defense.
New to Krav Maga?
These schools are 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.
- Underground Krav Maga and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (95)
- Gainesville Martial Arts & Combatives ★★★★★ 5 (20)
Kids & teen Krav Maga in Gainesville
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.
- Underground Krav Maga and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (95)
- Gainesville Martial Arts & Combatives ★★★★★ 5 (20)
Krav Maga in Gainesville: quick answers
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Gainesville?
- Most Gainesville 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 Gainesville schools offer a free intro or free first class?
- None of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
- 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. 2 Gainesville schools are 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 Gainesville?
- Yes — 2 Gainesville schools run kids' or youth Krav Maga, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and situational awareness in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.