CHOOSE TO BE FITTER. CHOOSE TO BE STRONGER. CHOOSE TO BE SAFER.

CHOOSE KRAV MAGA.

Welcome to First Defense

Training Program for Kids

Enrollment in our Youth Training Programs is now open! All new students in our Youth Program will begin their Krav Maga journey in our Youth Fundamentals Program. This program is a month long (8 classes, 2x week) introduction to Krav Maga and to the FDKM community.

We offer varied, fun, and effective self-defense classes for kids. Inquire about our self-defense classes for kids today.

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Get fit. Stay safe.

Prepare to eclipse your fitness and self defense goals. Check out these ladies training HARD!

Begin training and start gaining:

Krav Maga: so much more than just a workout

Practical self defense moves and tactics

Unbeatable fitness levels, agility and flexibility

A massive boost in confidence

Increased strength and stamina

Decision-making skills and clarity

A welcoming, like-minded community

These people recognized the power of the world’s fastest growing martial art

It’s time to join them!

This was excellent...definitely planning on signing up to learn more. I can't stop thinking about what I learned already

Audrey

I would definitely recommend First Defense to anyone who's interested in studying krav. I haven't studied the other styles but Nick and the other instructors are great - they know their stuff and are extremely patient.

Becca H.

Truly impressive! Just one hour and I got hooked.

Giovanni

Nick Masi runs an awesome Krav Maga program! Classes are small and thorough, professional and most of all: fun!

M.D

Fantastic place. The classes are top quality and the teachers will really help their students learn. Highly Recommended.

Michael W.

First Defense is great environment to train in. Being a former Marine I've always had an interest in Krav Maga/Combatives/etc, and I dont go wanting for realism during lessons, which is a pitfall at many MMA and BJJ gyms. You cant really beat the economy of price and involvement. I find that I can always ...Read More

Scott S.

Why train at First Defense Krav Maga?

It’s where passion and commitment meet practical and tactical self defense

Northern Virginia's home for elite Krav Maga training
We teach Krav Maga as a system - not an add-on fitness class
We have some of the highest ranked instructors on the East Coast
We have a direct connection to the roots of Krav Maga with our instructors' mentorship under KMG
Our lead instructor was previously the US Coordinator for KMG and on the National Team of Experts
We frequently hold specialty workshops on topics from related fields