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Ready to sweat, get strong, and actually look forward to your workout?
Designed by women for women, our C2 Combat Cardio classes are here to help you feel stronger, fitter, and more confident in New York City.
Classes are held in our TriBeCa studio. Combat Cardio is a high-energy, full-body workout built around real Krav Maga and kickboxing technique — punches, kicks, pad work, and conditioning drills designed to torch calories and build strength fast..
Whether you’re a total beginner or want to improve your existing skills, book your induction class today and join hundreds of like-minded women in our exclusive membership group.
Start with a single class. Choose your day and time.
Real Results. Real Skills. Real Fast.
At KMI, you’ll train Combat Cardio — a high-intensity, technique-driven workout that pulls from Krav Maga, boxing, and kickboxing.
Classes are held in our TriBeCa studio and designed with women in mind first — built by trainers who know how to make a room feel welcoming, not intimidating. Men are welcome too, and many train alongside partners, friends, and co-ed groups.
Come for the workout, stay for the crew. Whether you’re brand new to fitness or looking for something that finally sticks, book your spot today and join a community that shows up for each other — not just for the workout.
Learn more about Krav Maga by following the link.
Combat Cardio: Not your Average Workout
Our coaches have spent years training in Krav Maga, kickboxing, and strength & conditioning — and they all agree on one thing: hitting pads burns more calories, builds more confidence, and is a lot more fun than another hour on the treadmill.
Unlike a typical gym class, Combat Cardio is built on real technique, not just choreography. Every punch and kick you throw is grounded in genuine self-defense fundamentals — so you’re building fitness and a practical skill set at the same time.
Through class, you’ll:
Learn to throw powerful, technically sound punches, kicks, knees, and elbows on pads and bags.Build real cardiovascular endurance, strength, and coordination through combat-based intervals. Torch serious calories while learning skills that carry real-world confidence. Train alongside a rotating mix of partners and pad-holders — no two classes feel the same. And much more — all in a welcoming, high-energy, zero-judgment environment.
While the workout is intense, we believe fitness should never feel intimidating. That’s why every class starts with coaching on form and technique, so you always feel confident throwing the next combo — whether it’s your first class or your fiftieth.
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PAIR COMBAT CARDIO WITH WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE MEMBERSHIP
Like all of our classes, our women’s self-defense lessons are members-only. This ensures we can create a welcoming, committed, and supportive environment for women in NYC. Sign up for an induction class today or click the link to learn more about our membership.
COMBAT CARDIO KEY INFORMATION
CLARITY IS POWER
CLASSES AND AVAILABILITY
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KMI NYC have classes running throughout the week, every week! Take a look at our timetable to see when our classes are running in our TriBeCa location.
IT ALL STARTS WITH AN INDUCTION.
Our 75 minute induction class is the starting point of your journey to build confidence, strengthen your mental fortitude and develop technical & tactical skills, through our game-changing methods.
COMBAT CARDIO CLASS FAQS
Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art considered the world’s most complete and effective reality-based self-defense system.
It was first developed in the late 1930s by Hungarian-born athlete Imrich Lichtenfield and was later used to train the Israeli Defense Forces in the 1940s.
It draws on several other disciplines like boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling to give women a reliable tool for protection.
The words “Krav Maga” means “contact/close combat” in Hebrew.
Our women’s martial arts lessons in NYC are designed to be accessible to people of all fitness levels.
During classes, you’ll take part in cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and flexibility drills to quickly build up your fitness.
Remember, the goal of Krav Maga is not to turn you into a professional athlete overnight but to equip you with practical self-defense skills while improving your overall fitness.
As you progress, your fitness level will improve naturally through consistent training.
We recommend simple athletic wear for your first induction class.
Once you pass our process and become a KMI NYC member, you’ll be given a uniform.
Our Combat Cardio classes are held several times per week in our TriBeCa studio and last one hour.
No two classes are exactly the same as you’ll constantly be learning and trialling new self-defense techniques.
All our classes will start with a warm-up and mobility drill to get you ready for the lesson ahead.
New York law states that if the use of force is justified, it cannot be criminal. In other words, you can’t use deadly force unless you reasonably believe there’s a credible threat to your life, serious injury, kidnapping, robbery, or rape.
Learn more about what constitutes self-defense in New York by following the link.
If you have an average fitness level and train consistently 2-3 times a week, you can master Krav Maga and reach black belt in around 40 months.
Our women’s self-defense Foundation Programme is a 12-month course designed to transform you from a beginner to a high-level Krav Maga practitioner. After this, you’ll be invited to join our black belt course.
Learn more about how long it takes to learn Krav Maga by following the link.