Your Best Defense is a Strong Offense.
Krav Maga
WALK SAFE ON THE STREETS
Krav Maga is a self-defense system that focuses on practical techniques for real-world situations.
It combines elements from various martial arts and emphasizes instinctive movements, situational awareness, and the ability to respond effectively to threats.
Why should I learn
Krav Maga
Self-Defense Skills
Krav Maga offers practical techniques for self-defense against a variety of threats, encompassing both armed and unarmed situations.
Situational Awareness
Practitioners enhance their situational awareness, allowing them to identify and avoid risky scenarios before they intensify.
Physical Fitness
The program includes intense physical training that enhances strength, stamina, flexibility, and overall fitness levels.
ANYONE CAN LEARN KRAV MAGA!
Unlike traditional martial arts, which often follow a set of rules and forms,.
Krav Maga is designed to be straightforward and efficient, making it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.
What to expect on our classes
Beginners Class
Krav Maga beginner classes emphasize practical self-defense techniques and situational awareness for all fitness levels. In a supportive environment, students learn essential skills like striking and grappling, focusing on real-life scenarios to build confidence and improve fitness.
What to expect:
- Warm-Up: Prepare your body with dynamic stretching and light cardio.
- Technique Practice: Focus on simple, effective strikes (punches, hammer fists, front kicks) and basic self-defense techniques (choke and wrist grab escapes).
- Partner Drills: Practice in pairs to build muscle memory and apply techniques.
- Stress Drills: Simulate real-life scenarios under light pressure.
This class is perfect for you as an introduction to self-defense and fitness.
Intermediate Class
The Krav Maga Intermediate class is for students who have mastered basic techniques and are ready for more advanced training. This program emphasizes self-defense strategies, situational awareness, and fitness, preparing participants for real-life situations. Enrollment is selective and requires the sensei's approval to ensure commitment and capability for the class's challenges.
- Advanced Warm-Up: Intense cardio, agility drills, and dynamic stretching to prepare for advanced techniques.
- Technique Development: Learn more complex strikes (elbows, knees) and advanced self-defense tactics, including defenses against multiple attackers and weapons.
- Sparring: Engage in light sparring to apply techniques in real-time situations, building reaction speed and combat readiness.
- Partner Drills: Practice advanced choke defenses, disarmament, and counter-attacks with a partner.
- Scenario-Based Training: Simulate high-pressure situations with advanced tactics for real-world applications.
Be prepared to break a sweat! Full saftey gear is requierd for light sparring sessions.
Womans Self Defense
This class is an excellent opportunity for women to learn practical self-defense skills while building confidence and awareness. Each session focuses on essential techniques and strategies that equip participants to handle challenging situations effectively.
- Warm-Up: Light cardio and dynamic stretches to prepare your body.
- Situational Awareness: Learn to recognize potential threats and proactive strategies for safety.
- Basic Techniques: Focus on fundamental self-defense moves like strikes and escapes from common grabs.
- Partner Drills: Practice techniques with a partner to build confidence and muscle memory.
- Defensive Strategies: Understand how to use your environment to create distance and respond effectively.
- Empowerment Exercises: Boost confidence through vocalization techniques and role-playing scenarios that reinforce boundary-setting and assertiveness.
- Ending Exhaustion Drill: High-energy drill combining strikes and movements to simulate real-world scenarios.
- Cooldown & Review: Stretching and recap of key techniques and safety concepts.
Take the first step toward empowerment and safety—join us today!
Weapons Class
This weapons class teaches essential self-defense skills, including disarming techniques for various weapons. Students will gain practical experience and confidence through hands-on training and strategic exercises, enhancing their understanding of weapon safety and dynamics.
- Warm-Up: Light cardio and dynamic stretches to prepare for defensive and offensive movements.
- Weapon Awareness: Understand how to recognize and assess threats involving knives, guns, and blunt objects.
- Disarmament Techniques: Practice controlled drills to disarm attackers in close-range situations, focusing on proper form and quick reactions.
- Weapon Usage: Learn how to safely handle and use weapons like knives, sticks, or improvised objects to defend yourself and neutralize a threat.
- Partner Drills: Engage in realistic drills with partners to practice disarming and counter-attacking with or without weapons.
- Scenario-Based Training: Simulate high-pressure situations involving armed attackers, allowing students to apply both disarmament and weapon usage skills.
Meet our Instructors
Dedicated professionals driving our success
Joel Brown
Sensei
A passionate Krav maga expert with over 45 years of experience! His journey began in 1979 while he was in the U.S. Air Force. He had the privilege of training with amazing instructors like Moshe Katz and Eli Avikzar in Israel, and he honed his skills with the IDF and Mossad. After earning his 1st Dan black belt in 1990, he founded Combat Krav Maga in 2005, where he shares his love for real-world self-defense.
Robert Bunting
Senpai
Rob's family had a strong martial arts background. He started training in Isshin-RYū Karate at 10, then explored Gōjū-ryū, Kempo, and Shōrin-ryū Karate. In the US Army, he learned Krav Maga, later delving into Wing Chun and Tai Chi. Now, he focuses on Krav Maga at "Combat Krav Maga" as the senpai.
Erik
San Carlos Krav Maga Instructor
Erik has a self-described eventful history that has made him motivated to help the people he cares about in the world to feel safe, both with and without him around. He started practicing Krav a little over a year ago and quickly (pun intended - he’s so fast!) became dedicated to helping others learn to protect themselves.
We are ALWAYS LOOKING TO TRAIN AND HIRE NEW INSTRUCTORS
Are you up for the task?
seminars
Our Krav Maga seminars offer an immersive experience designed to equip participants with practical self-defense skills and enhance their personal safety awareness. Led by experienced instructors, these seminars cover a range of techniques, from basic defensive maneuvers to advanced strategies for real-life scenarios.
Survivor Series Seminar
This seminar series is designed to teach you how to respond effectively in a variety of situations, including home invasions, incidents on public transport, large crowd events, active shooter situations, and several others.
Women Self Defense
Our women-only self-defense seminar offers a supportive and empowering environment where participants can learn essential techniques tailored specifically for women. Led by a female instructor, the seminar focuses on building confidence and skills while ensuring everyone feels comfortable and safe. Join us to gain valuable tools for personal safety in a welcoming community.
Free Monthly Seminar
We offer a monthly free Krav Maga seminar for beginners, designed to empower our community with essential self-defense techniques. This seminar provides participants with practical skills that can be applied in real-life situations, promoting safety and confidence. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow together. Join us to gain valuable knowledge and connect with others in the community!
