Modern Self-Defense Training in San Francisco

Modern Krav Maga

for Real Life

Integrated self-defense training combining Krav Maga, Dutch Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kali. Forge helps real people build confidence, resilience, and practical self-defense skills through pressure-tested training in a welcoming, no-ego environment.

The Forge Krav Maga shield logo represents protection, resilience, and strength, while our blue color reflects discipline & readiness. Learn the meaning behind our design and how it connects to our mission of real-world self-defense in San Francisco

Why Forge Feels Different

Forge combines modern Krav Maga, striking, grappling, and weapons training into a practical self-defense program built for real life.

Pressure-Tested Training

Real self-defense requires more than memorizing techniques. We use drills, sparring, games, and scenario training to build confidence, adaptability, and decision-making under pressure.

Integrated Self-Defense

Real violence doesn’t stay neatly inside one martial art. Forge combines striking, clinch work, grappling, and weapons training into a practical system designed for real-world situations.

Welcoming, No-Ego Culture

You do not need experience, athleticism, or confidence to start. Forge is built around supportive coaching, intelligent training, and a community that helps beginners and advanced students grow together.

Forge Krav Maga students love our San Francisco self defense classes.

— Elsa B

“Krav Maga taught me to handle anything—whether it’s dodging punches or navigating SF as a young woman. After 8 years, I’m still here for the practical, no-nonsense training and the supportive community.”

Read more reviews from Forge Krav Maga students here

Train Your Way

Krav Maga classes in San Francisco

Group Classes

Beginner-friendly Krav Maga, striking, grappling, and weapons training classes seven days a week.

Krav Maga classes in San Francisco. Pekiti Tirsia classes in San Francisco.

Private Training

Work one-on-one with an instructor to accelerate your progress or focus on specific self-defense goals.

Group Krav Maga classes in San Francisco. Corporate Krav Maga classes in San Francisco.

Team Training

Self-defense workshops and corporate team training for companies, schools, and private groups in San Francisco.

Krav Maga classes in San Francisco. Pekiti Tirsia classes in San Francisco.

modern, integrated Combatives

Forge blends Krav Maga, Dutch Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Pekiti Tirsia Kali into one integrated self-defense system.

Our training develops adaptability, pressure management, striking, grappling, clinch work, and weapons awareness for real-world situations.

San Francisco Forge Krav Maga students love us

— Dan Y

“Classes focus on building a complete self-defense system, incorporating skills such as striking, movement, defenses, ground work, and weapon defenses. Putting everything together gives you a full set of skills for any situation.”

Read more Forge Krav Maga reviews from students here

Fitness With Purpose

Forge training develops real-world fitness: strength, endurance, mobility, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure in demanding situations.

Every class combines practical self-defense training with striking, grappling, movement, and conditioning in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Train With Good People

Forge is built around serious training, supportive coaching, and a community that pushes each other to improve.

Many of our students are new to San Francisco, looking for connection, or simply trying to find a place where they can challenge themselves alongside good people.

They come from different backgrounds and experience levels, but they share a common goal: becoming more capable, resilient, and confident through training together.

Upcoming Events

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May 2026 Krav Maga Level Testing
May 16
May 2026 Krav Maga Level Testing

A 5-hour Krav Maga level test designed to challenge your technique, conditioning, and decision-making under pressure. Open to approved students ready to prove their skills and earn their next level.

Romulo Melo: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense
Jun 13
Romulo Melo: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense

A 2-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop with Romulo Melo focused on real-world self-defense. Learn how to stay calm, control positions, and get back to your feet when a fight hits the ground.

Edge of Reality Knife Defense (with Ryan Hoover from Fit to Fight)
Oct 17
Edge of Reality Knife Defense (with Ryan Hoover from Fit to Fight)

Edge of Reality is a two-day edged weapon defense intensive with Ryan Hoover at Forge Krav Maga, October 17–18. Train realistic, pressure-tested knife defense built around striking, clinch work, control, decision-making, and adaptability under stress.

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The Forge Coaching Team

Get started today

• Most popular: Intro to Krav Maga + Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu + Dutch Kickboxing
• Self-defense first: Krav Maga Fundamentals

Beginner-friendly. No experience needed. No sparring required.

Want to try us out? Take two trial classes for a total of thirty bucks.

Two Trial Classes for $30

Ready to start training? Choose the right package for you and sign up today!

Choose Your Package

HOW DOES A TRIAL CLASS WORK?

Trial class FAQ

Do I need experience?
Nope. Most new students are beginners.

Do I have to spar?
No. Sparring is always optional and never part of your first classes.

What should I wear?
Workout clothes you can move in. Bring water. If you have gloves/shin guards, great — if not, no stress.

Which class should I take first?
Start with Intro to Krav Maga (P1) (or pick one of the recommended first two class options above).

What happens after the two classes?
If you like it, we’ll help you pick a membership option that fits your schedule and goals — no pressure.

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