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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student ranks are represented by patches that indicate their current level. Our ranks are structured into five Practitioner levels, five Graduate levels and five Expert levels. Each level has a specific curriculum and requirements. In addition, there are three Master levels (Imi granted up to Master 3 / Expert 8). Specific requirements, but no curriculum, were associated with these levels.
Climbing from one level to the next in the Practitioner and Graduate levels takes about half a year of consistent training. It takes between one to four years to pass from one Expert level to the next. KMG grants its students relevant certification diplomas for Practitioner, Graduate, Expert and Master levels.

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.

Like any skill, you get out what you put in. Most students train 1–2 times per week, which is enough to see steady progress. Some train more often, others can only make one class, and that’s completely fine. What matters is consistency. Every session moves you forward at your own pace.

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.