Upcoming 2025 Self-Defense Events at Forge Krav Maga in San Francisco
Forge Krav Maga is hosting a series of high-impact self-defense workshops in San Francisco, designed to equip students with real-world skills for personal protection. Whether you're new to self-defense or a seasoned practitioner, these events will help you build confidence, sharpen your technique, and train under expert instructors. Secure your spot today!
1. Women’s Self-Defense: From Ground to Standing
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Forge Krav Maga, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: Tosca Necoechea
Fee: $50
This women’s-only self-defense seminar will teach essential techniques for defending against common attacks, including grabs, holds, and ground-based assaults. You’ll learn how to regain your footing, strike effectively, and use everyday objects as defensive tools. This is a must-attend event for women looking to gain practical self-defense skills in a safe and supportive environment.
2. May 2025 Student Level Testing
Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Forge Krav Maga, San Francisco, CA
Instructors: Forge Staff
Fee: $120
This five-hour student testing event will assess your ability to apply Krav Maga techniques under stress and fatigue. Students will be tested on their striking, defenses, and survival mindset, with portions of the test taking place both indoors and outdoors. Instructor approval is required for participation.
3. Close Quarters Knife Defense & Counter-Offense
Date & Time: Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Forge Krav Maga, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: Paulo Rubio
Fees:
General Public: $250 for both days | $150 for one day
Forge Members: $200 for both days | $100 for one day
This two-day knife defense seminar is designed for anyone looking to develop practical skills for handling real-world edged weapon threats. Led by Paulo Rubio, this workshop will cover:
Close-quarters knife defense strategies
How to counter-attack when escape is not an option
Understanding criminal knife trends & behavioral cues
Decision-making under extreme stress
4. Multiple Attackers Seminar with Danny Zelig
Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Forge Krav Maga, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: Danny Zelig
Fee:
General public $120
Forge Members: $99
Learn how to handle multiple attackers in a variety of real-world scenarios. Danny Zelig, a direct student of Eyal Yanilov and one of the most respected Krav Maga instructors in the U.S., will teach strategies for:
Situational awareness & movement to escape danger
Positioning & angling to control multiple threats
Using explosive counterattacks to overwhelm attackers
Tactical decision-making under pressure
This seminar is perfect for students looking to enhance their street survival skills and adapt Krav Maga to chaotic environments.
Register now
5. Doble Baston X-Attacks (Payong) – Filipino Stick Fighting Seminar
Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Forge Krav Maga, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: Micha Hershman
Fee: $50
This Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) seminar will cover Doble Baston X-Attacks (Payong) from Pekiti Tirsia Kali, focusing on:
Fluid transitions between offensive & defensive techniques
Powerful X-pattern striking for speed & control
How to counter and adapt against armed threats
This workshop is perfect for students looking to expand their weapons training, refine their movement, and learn one of the most dynamic weapons-based systems in the world.
Why Train at Forge Krav Maga?
Located in the heart of San Francisco, Forge Krav Maga is dedicated to practical, real-world self-defense training. Our expert instructors teach a pressure-tested system that equips students with the skills to protect themselves in urban environments.
No experience required – All levels are welcome!
Flexible training schedule – Classes 7 days a week.
Real-world self-defense – Situational training designed for San Francisco residents.
Sign Up for a Self-Defense Event Today!
Spaces are limited, and our workshops tend to sell out quickly. If you’re serious about improving your self-defense skills, don’t wait—secure your spot now!
📍 Forge Krav Maga | 539 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
📅 Classes 7 Days a Week
💥 Register for an event and take your training to the next level! Sign up at forgekravmaga.com
