HomeVirginia › Herndon

Krav Maga in Herndon, VA

Herndon has 2 Krav Maga schools — including 1 with a free trial, 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.

First Defense Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

360 Herndon Pkwy #1200, Herndon, VA

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

Pedro Sauer Academy of Self-Defense

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

510 Spring St #130, Herndon, VA

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Ages 4–6

Krav Maga school Free intro Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens supportive, no-ego gympatient, hands-on coaching

Good to know in Herndon

1 of the 2 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 First Defense Krav Maga.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Pedro Sauer Academy of Self-Defense runs women's self-defense.

Plan your first class

This school offers a free intro, free first class, or trial offer — the low-risk way to try Krav Maga before you commit. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

Krav Maga for beginners in Herndon →

Kids & teen Krav Maga in Herndon

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.

Kids Krav Maga in Herndon →

Krav Maga in Herndon: quick answers

How much does Krav Maga cost a month in Herndon?
Most Herndon 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 Herndon schools offer a free intro or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 2 schools in Herndon advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial offer, including Pedro Sauer Academy of Self-Defense. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start Krav Maga in Herndon?
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 Herndon 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 Herndon?
Yes — 2 Herndon 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.

More: How much Krav Maga costs · Your first class · What to expect · Beginners in Herndon · Kids in Herndon

Krav Maga near Herndon