Is Krav Maga suitable for beginners?

Yes. Our Krav Maga training is beginner-friendly and designed for people with no prior martial arts experience. You can start with a free trial class and progress at your own pace.

Where can I train Krav Maga in Auckland?

We offer Krav Maga training in Auckland on the North Shore, with classes held in Birkenhead and easy access from surrounding suburbs.

Do you offer a free trial Krav Maga class?

Yes. We offer a free trial class so you can experience the training environment, coaching style, and class structure before committing.

What makes Krav Maga different from other martial arts?

Krav Maga focuses on practical, real-world self-defence rather than sport or competition. Training emphasises awareness, decision-making, and techniques that work under pressure.

Krav Maga Global Self Defence Classes and Courses on Auckland’s North Shore

Learn to Protect Yourself with Confidence

Krav Maga Self Defence Courses & Classes for Beginners to Advanced

Practical self-defence training that helps you feel safer, more aware, and more confident in everyday situations:

Learn practical self-defence skills that work in real life

Get fitter with structured and supportive training sessions

Increase confidence and mental resilience

Our practical, real-world self-defence training is trusted by students from across Auckland, You'll learn from experienced, certified instructors who care about your safety and progress. You don’t need to be fit, tough, or experienced — just keen to learn.

Students practising elbow strikes on pads during a Krav Maga Auckland class

✔ Beginners welcome ✔ Men & Women ✔ Auckland , North Shore

Why Krav Maga is the Best Self Defence System to Learn in Auckland

Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system designed to help ordinary people deal with real-world threats — not sport fighting or competition.

Our training focuses on awareness, decision-making, control, and simple, effective actions that work under stress. Whether your goal is to feel safer in everyday situations, improve your fitness, or develop genuine self-defence skills, you’ll train in an environment that is structured, respectful, and supportive.

No experience is needed. You’ll be coached step-by-step, challenged at the right pace, and supported as your confidence grows.

It prepares you for real situations where you might need to protect yourself from verbal or physical threats. It emphasises Practical techniques focused on controlling danger and creating distance. It does not depend on strength or size making it effective for people of all ages and physical abilities.

Additionally, Krav Maga training includes conditioning exercises and drills to enhance your overall fitness, endurance, and agility, while enhances your mental resilience and self-assurance in challenging situations.

Who Our Krav Maga Training Is For

Men and women of all ages (15+)
Beginners with no martial arts experience through
People wanting practical self-defence, not sport fighting
Anyone looking to build confidence, strength, and awareness

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Ready to Take Control of Your Safety & Confidence?

KRAV MAGA STARTING OPTIONS FOR BEGINNERS

Everyone comes to training with different levels of confidence and commitment. That’s why we offer two beginner entry options, all designed to help you start safely and comfortably.

You don’t need experience, fitness, or confidence to start — that’s what training gives you. We guide you step by step, helping you build skills, strength, and self-belief at a pace that works for you.

Krav Maga Self Defence Essentials Course

Learn the Essentials of Self Defence

Best for: People who want to gain essential skills is a short -term structured course

This is a specially designed course to give you a strong foundation in practical self defence for common situations.

Training 2 sessions a week over six weeks you will develop a real foundation in effective self defence skill. You’ll also improve fitness, and gain confidence, all while training alongside other beginners.

This course naturally leads into our regular classes if you are inspired to continue at the end.

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Krav Maga Regular Classes & Diploma Program

Transform Your Skills, Confidence & Fitness

Best for: People ready for a longer-term commitment to developing comprehensive self defence skills

If you want to transform your ability to protect yourself, increase your confidence and uplift your fitness, then our regular classes are the ultimate pathway.

You'll join a community of likeminded people committed to mastering the KMG international curriculum, renowned for its effectiveness and real-world applicability.

Your progression will be rewarded through our diploma system with level 1 typically taking 4-6months.

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Why Learn from Krav Maga Auckland

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Most people who walk through our doors aren’t fighters. They’re parents, professionals, students, and everyday Aucklanders who want to feel safer, stronger, and more confident in real-world situations.

At Krav Maga Auckland, we understand that starting something new — especially self-defence — can feel intimidating. That’s why our classes are designed to be supportive, structured, and realistic from day one.

You’ll learn practical self-defence skills that work under pressure, build fitness at your own pace, and develop calm confidence that carries into everyday life — not just the gym.

“Excellent classes, professional, expert training programme; safe and friendly environment“

Robert

Trust Matters When You’re Learning Self-Defence

Choosing where to train isn’t just about fitness or technique — it’s about trust. You’re trusting the people teaching you, the environment you’re training in, and the system you’re learning to rely on when it matters. At Krav Maga Auckland, we take that responsibility seriously.

Experienced Certified Instructors

Our classes are led by certified instructors with real-world experience, trained to teach Krav Maga safely, progressively, and realistically. Every session is structured to help you learn with confidence — not intimidation.

We are part of Krav Maga Global (KMG), an internationally recognised self-defence organisation in over 60-countries.

A Supportive, Safety-Focused Environment

We believe the best learning happens when people feel supported. You’ll train in an environment that prioritises safety, control, and mutual respect, so you can push yourself without fear or pressure.

A Supportive, Safety-Focused Environment

Practical Training for Real Life

Our focus is on simple, effective self-defence skills designed for real-world situations — not sport, not theory, and not flashy techniques that fall apart under stress.

Trusted by Aucklanders

Students train with us from across Auckland because they value quality instruction, realistic training, and a welcoming community that supports long-term progress.

Join a Community That Trains With Purpose

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“I absolutely love Krav Maga and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical highly applicable form of self defence“

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“I enjoy all the realistic scenarios and practical defensive drills. Highly recommend Krav Maga classes to anyone"

Neil