Choosing The Right Krav Maga Classes For You
Krav Maga is the Israeli military’s form of hand to hand combat. Born from the need to have a quick easy to learn self defense system, Krav Maga was quickly adopted and is still being used by the Israeli forces today.
Which Krav Maga classes are right for you? It seems like Krav Maga (KM) classes are popping up all around the country. However, since KM is still catching on, schools and studios can be hard to find if you are not in a major metropolitan area.
The first tip is to do a search on Google for a KM center near you. Also, realize that these schools go by varying names: school, institute, academy, and studio. Try all forms of these words to cast the widest “search net” on the Internet.
Also, realize that many martial arts centers have KM classes, but may not have “Krav Maga” in the name of their school. Fitness clubs or gyms may have KM classes as part of their programs as well.
Another good resource for KM schools are the association web sites. You will find over 240 training centers across the country. You can also do a similar search at the Krav Maga Federation site. And the Worldwide Directory of Krav Maga Clubs has an excellent listing of classes and studios.
If there is not a studio close to you, try attending a workshop that is traveling to a nearby city. Commando Krav Maga led by Moni Azik has workshop dates all around the country. It might be a great way to learn a few moves in an intensive weekend that you can practice for months to come.
Another alternative to a physical studio is a KM training video. While not as optimal as a live class, it may be your only option due to location and price concerns. There is even a KM BootCamp that is a private membership site online if a physical institute is not a viable option.
Besides location, other factors that affect your training are schedule and cost. Most KM schools will post their schedule on their website, but it is always a good idea to call first before you drop in. Schedules change over time, and you may be looking at an old KM schedule from a previous semester.
Most centers will also post the price on their web site, but again call to verify. Lots of studios will offer free introductory classes to make sure Krav is for you. The costs of KM classes vary widely according to whether they are live classes, videos, or traveling workshops.