FAQ
Before you step on.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
Getting Started
How do I begin?
Book a 14 Day Starter Program ($45 once-off), fill in the short online intake form, then arrive 10–15 minutes before your first class. We’ll meet you, show you around, and get you started. You’re welcome to come and watch a class first, but most people find jumping in is the easier way.
I’m not very fit. Will that be an issue?
No. Our students range from kids to seniors and every fitness background in between. Class intensity is scaled to your level — and the fitness you’ll build comes naturally from the training itself. We’re here to teach self-defence first; fitness is a by-product.
How hard is the training?
It can be challenging at times, but it is designed to be manageable for beginners. We build skills step by step, helping students grow in confidence as they progress. If it were easy, we wouldn’t be doing our job properly. Parts of the training can feel chaotic—always safe, but by design. This helps create a more realistic simulation of real-life situations, preparing students to respond effectively under pressure.
Is the training suitable for women?
Absolutely. Women train Krav Maga worldwide and are welcome in any of our classes. Some drills involve grabbing and lifting (because that simulates real attacks), and anyone can opt out of any drill at any time, no questions asked. We also run a dedicated Women’s Only Class every Thursday at Castle Hill, plus regular women’s-only workshops.
Benefits of Training
What other skills will I learn from Krav Maga training?
Krav Maga is about much more than just self-defence. Along the way, you’ll develop a range of valuable physical and mental skills, including:
• Confidence and self-belief – feeling more capable in yourself and everyday situations
• Situational awareness – recognising and avoiding potential threats early
• Stress management – staying calm and thinking clearly under pressure
• Decision-making – reacting quickly and effectively in challenging situations
• Communication and assertiveness – setting boundaries and handling confrontation confidently
• Discipline and resilience – pushing through challenges and building mental strength
• Fitness and coordination – improving strength, endurance, and overall movement
• Confidence and self-belief – feeling more capable in yourself and everyday situations
• Situational awareness – recognising and avoiding potential threats early
• Stress management – staying calm and thinking clearly under pressure
• Decision-making – reacting quickly and effectively in challenging situations
• Communication and assertiveness – setting boundaries and handling confrontation confidently
• Discipline and resilience – pushing through challenges and building mental strength
• Fitness and coordination – improving strength, endurance, and overall movement
Overall, Krav Maga helps you become more aware, more confident, and better prepared— not just in training, but in everyday life.
Does Krav Maga help with bullying?
Learning Krav Maga can help with bullying, but not always in the way people expect.
• Builds confidence: Learning Krav Maga can make you feel more self-assured. As confidence grows, students are often less likely to be targeted.
• Improves awareness: It teaches you how to read situations and recognise potential danger early.
• De-escalation skills: A good Krav Maga programme focuses on staying safe and avoiding conflict whenever possible.
• Self-defence skills: If a situation does become physical, you’ll have practical techniques to protect yourself and get to safety.
• Builds confidence: Learning Krav Maga can make you feel more self-assured. As confidence grows, students are often less likely to be targeted.
• Improves awareness: It teaches you how to read situations and recognise potential danger early.
• De-escalation skills: A good Krav Maga programme focuses on staying safe and avoiding conflict whenever possible.
• Self-defence skills: If a situation does become physical, you’ll have practical techniques to protect yourself and get to safety.
My child is not very confident—can Krav Maga help?
Krav Maga can be very beneficial for a child who isn’t very confident, especially when it is taught in a positive, age-appropriate, and supportive environment
Membership
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes — memberships are non-contractual. Cancel any time with 14 days’ notice. You can also pause or freeze your direct debit for an agreed period if life gets in the way — just speak to your instructor before your next billing date.
What to expect
Is there contact during training?
Light contact — we call it “marking” — yes. Not for new students though. Realistic training requires some contact (you can’t learn to defend a bear hug without simulating one), but it’s always scaled to your size, experience and comfort.
What should I wear?
Comfortable workout clothes are fine for your first class. Long-term students wear the Krav Maga uniform (black pants + Krav Maga T-shirt). Because this is a street-defence system, instructors will occasionally ask you to train in jackets or overcoats to simulate everyday clothing.
Do I need safety gear?
Yes — at minimum, a mouth guard and groin guard. Other protective gear (shin guards, head protection, etc.) is available to order through the school. Combat Tactics classes require additional sparring gear.
How often should I train?
Most students find twice a week hits the sweet spot for skill retention and recovery. Some train 4–5 nights a week. Platinum tier includes unlimited classes.
Do students have belts or ranks after gradings?
Adult students are issued patches. Kids, Juniors and Teens divisions are issued belts.
get in touch
If your question isn’t on this list, you can:
- send us an email: info@kravmagaselfdefence.com.au
- call us on +61 407 960 110
- Drop in to one of our locations