KRAV MAGA SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN
Build Real Confidence. Learn Skills You Can Actually Use.
You don’t need to be fit, tough, or confident to start. We teach everyday women how to feel more prepared — at their own pace.
Women’s Self Defence on Auckland’s North Shore
If you’ve been unsure whether self-defence is right for you — that’s normal.
Krav Maga is designed specifically for self defence. Our training teaches you skills that work in real situations, regardless of strength or size. Training prepares you for situations where you may face verbal or physical aggression, whether that is for personal safety or in the workplace.
Many women come to us feeling curious but nervous. They’re not looking to fight. They just want to feel more aware, more capable, and less frozen when something feels wrong.
If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who this training is for.
- You’ve never done martial arts before
- You don’t feel “sporty” or aggressive
- You prefer calm explanation over being shouted at
- You want skills that work for women in real life, not a gym fantasy
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Self Defence Taught in Real-life Context
In our classes you’ll learn practical self-defence techniques, always connected to realistic scenarios women may face.
We teach both soft and hard solutions:
- Soft solutions focus on awareness, positioning, boundaries, and de-escalation
- Hard solutions are there if avoidance isn’t possible and you need to protect yourself
Soft vs Hard Solutions — Real-Life Example
Example: Someone grabs your wrist
We don’t teach “one move for every situation.” We teach how to recognise what’s happening, choose an appropriate response, and act with confidence.
Soft solution (annoying or inappropriate, but not immediately dangerous):
- Use a simple technique to release the grab and disengage
- Follow with verbal command to set a clear verbal boundary, and stop the behaviour,
- Leave safely without escalating the situation.
Hard solution (clearly threatening or unsafe):
If the grab is aggressive, persistent, or part of a larger threat, your response needs to change.
- Use a stronger self-defence technique focused on breaking free quickly
- Follow with striking technique to make the aggressor unwilling or unable to continue to threaten you (level of force appropriate to the danger level)
- Create space, and get to safety.
Having options changes your response.
- When you’ve practised self-defence techniques in realistic scenarios, you’re less likely to freeze or panic. That steadiness supports clearer choices, earlier boundary-setting, and a stronger ability to avoid escalation wherever possible.
- You’ll be learning the tactics behind the techniques — when to act, when to disengage, and how to create space and get to safety.
What Our Women's Self Defence Curriculum Covers
Training focuses on practical, real-world self-defence, The curriculum is comprehensive and includes:
- Skills to handle threats in real environments (street, parking lots, late-night situations, travel safely, home invasion, dating)
- Awareness and boundary setting
- Managing common self-defence situations - including avoidance and escalation before thing get physical
- Escaping threats, grabs, holds
- Decision-making under pressure
- Building confidence and personal safety skills
Why Women Choose Krav Maga for Self Defence
Self Defence Designed for Real Life
Krav Maga is a highly practical and effective self-defence system because it has been specifically designed for real-world situations and there is no fluff like traditional martial arts or competition like fight sports.
Krav Maga is particular relevant to women because its effectiveness does not rely on sizes strength, it includes tactics to avoid or deescalate trouble before it gets physical, it's intuitive and fast to learn.
Training will progressive build you self-defence skills along with confidence and resilience.
You'll learn from certified instructors who focus on control, progression, and empowering women through structured learning.
✔️ Beginner-friendly — no experience needed
✔️ Supported coaching in a safe, focused training gym
✔️ Build confidence, awareness, and resilience
Training is coached carefully, intensity is scaled to the individual, and beginners are supported from day one.
✔️ Practical & effective for women in real situations
✔️Fast to learn
✔️Techniques to deescalate and avoid trouble
All training is conducted in a controlled, respectful environment. Your safety is paramount.
Women's Krav Maga Class Location
Classes are held at our dedicated gym in Birkenhead. The gym is specifically designed for safe training with a clean environment and rubber mats throughout.
Krav Maga Global - North Shore, Auckland
47 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0627
Birkenhead classes are easily accessible if you live on the North Shore or Central Auckland. There is free parking at Highbury Mall opposite.
Starting Options for Women to Begin Krav Maga Training in Auckland
The following classes on our timetable are suitable for beginners
Krav Maga Course
Our Krav Maga Essentials course is a great way to start if you are new to self defence or getting back into things.
Krav Maga Trial Class
Classes are suitable for women who want to gain comprehensive self defence skills with regular weekly classes.
You don’t need to be fit, tough, or experienced — you just need to be keen to try.
How Women Rate Our Training for Self Defence
“Empowering and effective self defence training. As a woman it is a great confidence builder.
As well as being fun and improving physical fitness, instructors are supportive and encouraging and its excellent to see more women learning these skills..”
Monique
“I absolutely love Krav Maga and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical highly applicable form of self defence, regardless of your age, gender, fitness level or any prior experience.
The instructors are super helpful, professional and competent, and the whole club has a very positive and welcoming atmosphere.”
Evelyn
“I highly recommend the classes at Krav Maga Global in Auckland. The instructors are friendly and encouraging, people in the class are welcoming and helpful. You don't need to be super fit or super confident to start.
It is nice to learn new skills in a diverse and inclusive self defence class environment!”
Beata
FAQs
Is Krav Maga suitable for women with no experience?
Yes. Our Krav Maga training is suitable for women with no prior martial arts experience. Many women choose to start with the Krav Maga Beginners Course, which provides a structured, supportive introduction to real-world self-defence, while others prefer to begin in regular classes. Both options are beginner-friendly.
What if I’m worried about injury or confidence?
That’s very common, and you’re not alone. Many women who start training here feel unsure about injury, confidence, or whether they’ll be able to keep up.
Training is structured, controlled, and introduced progressively, with a strong emphasis on safety and learning at a pace that feels manageable. You’re encouraged to work within your own limits, and there’s no expectation to push beyond what feels right for you.
Confidence tends to build naturally as you train — through understanding the techniques, practising in a supportive environment, and seeing your own progress over time.
What is the best way for women to get started?
For many women, the Essentials Course is a good starting point. It provides structure, progression, and a supportive environment before moving into regular classes. However, the regular classes are also suitable for beginners.
Is the training safe and appropriate for beginners?
Yes. Training is coached carefully and progressed gradually. Whether you start with the Essentials Course or regular classes, intensity is scaled to the individual so you can build skill and confidence safely.