Programs

ADULT KRAV MAGA & KRAV JUNIOR

Krav Maga (a Hebrew term that translates to "contact combat") is a practical and tactical system that teaches how to prevent, deal with and overcome all kinds of  threats and violent attacks. An ever-evolving system, Krav Maga excels the subjects of self-defense, self-protection, fighting and combat skills (as well as skills to defend others).

Krav Maga was developed in Israel by Imi Lichtenfeld (Sde-Or) for the newly formed Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).  In order to meet the most rigorous real-world demands, Imi made sure Krav Maga utilized natural and intuitive movements, was easy to learn and remember, and was simple enough to be used effectively under stressful conditions. Adapted for civilian, law enforcement, and military sectors, Krav Maga continues to be refined under the guidance of Imi's successor, Eyal Yanilov, and other highly knowledgeable instructors.

What do we train on:

  • Prevention, avoidance, escape & evasion
  • Attacks and counterattacks
  • Defending against all types of unarmed attacks
  • Releases from all types of grabs & holds
  • Defending against threats and attacks with all kinds of weapons
  • Developing the ability to function effectively under stressful conditions

Adult Krav Maga

First Defense's adult Krav Maga program is designed to be a dynamic, full-body workout while simultaneously educating the student on essential self-defense and self-protection principles, tactics and techniques. We have classes for all experience levels, including a special apprentice program for those wanting to teach Krav Maga under First Defense.

We recommend all students new to First Defense (even if you are not new to Krav Maga) try us out with our 3-class pass. Apart from getting to know our instructors and how our classes are run, you'll also gain some insight into our student community and discover if our school is the right fit for you.

FDKM Youth Training Programs

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. Please check HERE for enrollment information and the start dates for the next session.

If you have questions about any of our training programs or would like to get started, please give us a call at 703-835-9054 or click on the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the page.

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