How Do Self-Defense Classes for Women Work With KMI?

The process for signing up for our women’s self-defense classes near you in New York is incredibly easy.

1. Book an Induction

Your first step is booking an induction – our 75-minute introduction to our women’s self-defense classes that gives students a taste of what to expect in future lessons.

All you need to do is click the “get started” button, and you will see our available days and times.

After clicking your chosen day and time, you’ll be asked to fill out your personal details and pay for the class to confirm your booking.

2. Fill Out Your Application

After booking your induction, you’ll be emailed an application form.

To create a committed environment and maximise the quality of lessons for all our female students, we no longer accept every application.

Our inductions are essentially a two-way evaluation, where you can see if you like our lessons and we can see how suitable you are for the programme.

We’re looking for hard-working women who share our values and want to improve their fitness and self-defense abilities.

If you’re committed and ready to learn, you’ll likely be accepted for our foundation programme.

3. Sign Up for Our Foundation Programme

After your induction, you can sign up for our 12-month foundation programme.

Our female self-defense experts have designed our programme to teach practical, realistic, and reliable martial arts techniques.

You’ll learn how to improve your fitness to handle bigger opponents. You’ll see how to strike like a Krav Maga expert. And you’ll enhance your mental abilities, like conflict communication, mental resilience, and so much more.

You can contact us to learn more about our programme and how we can help the women of NYC feel safer today.

What Do You Learn in Our Self-Defense Classes for Women?

Self-defense is the most effective way women can deal with dangerous situations and protect themselves.

With KMI, you’ll learn Krav Maga – a combative and practical martial art that uses techniques from boxing, kickboxing, and more.

Through the course, you’ll learn how to effectively and realistically use punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and more to defend yourself.

That being said, preventing or avoiding a dangerous situation is always better.

This is why our skills-based and practical women’s self-defense classes also include strategies such as detection, prevention, avoidance strategies, and navigating dangerous situations.

Other skills and benefits include:

Survival-ready fitness to help women get in the best shape to protect themselves.
A close-knit community of like-minded women.
Striking skills.
Knowing the best places on the body to target for maximum effectiveness.
Knowing how to call for help when in distress.
Conflict communication.
Learning to trust your instincts and use your adrenaline to benefit you.
Developing a resilient mindset.
Self-confidence and awareness.

What is Krav Maga?

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art considered the world’s most complete and effective reality-based self-defense system.

We believe Krav Maga is the best tool women can use to protect themselves.

It draws on several other disciplines like boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling to give women a reliable tool for protection.

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. The words “Krav Maga” means “contact/close combat” in Hebrew. You can learn more about what is Krav Maga by clicking the link to read our guide.

How Long Does it Take to Learn Krav Maga for Women?

Progress through the three grades of Krav Maga can vary depending on fitness levels and training regimen.

For women with average fitness who train in Krav Maga twice a week, we expect at least 48 months to reach a black belt.

You can learn more about how long it takes to learn Krav Maga by clicking the link to read our guide.

What Are the Benefits of Learning Martial Arts for Women?

1. Physical Fitness and Strength

Martial arts isn’t just about mastering techniques; it’s a full-body workout that enhances flexibility, endurance, and strength.

Our course is designed to improve your martial arts skills AND help you reach the best fitness levels of your life.

2. Self-Confidence Boost

There’s something incredibly empowering about mastering a kick or a punch.

As women become proficient in martial arts, they naturally gain confidence in their physical abilities.

This newfound assurance often spills over into other aspects of life, boosting self-esteem and creating a positive self-image.

3. Mental Resilience

Martial arts is not just a physical challenge; it’s a mental one too.

There’s huge discipline required to learn and practise techniques, which is why we’re selective in who attends our classes.

This need for discipline can help improve mental resilience and focus, which are valuable for facing life’s challenges outside our studio.

4. Self-Defense Skills

One of the main benefits of martial arts for women is the ability to protect yourself.

In a world where personal safety is vital, women who practise martial arts develop self-defense skills and a heightened awareness of their surroundings.

This is especially true with Krav Maga, which is completely focused on teaching women how to practically defend themselves in real-world situations.

5. Sense of Community

Our martial arts classes for women in New York City are designed to be a safe, fun, and supportive.

We carefully choose who joins our course, which means you’ll be surrounded by like-minded women committed to self-improvement and learning self-defence.

Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC FAQs

Am I Fit Enough for Krav Maga?

Krav Maga is designed to be accessible to people of various fitness levels, and it’s more about practical self-defense techniques than strict physical conditioning.

The beauty of Krav Maga lies in its adaptability to women with different fitness backgrounds.

If you’re reasonably active and don’t have any major health concerns, you should be fit enough to start Krav Maga.

Krav Maga classes often incorporate a combination of cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and flexibility drills.

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.

Am I Too Old for Krav Maga?

You’re never too old to start learning Krav Maga!

Krav Maga is known for its practical and efficient self-defense techniques, and it’s designed to be accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.

Do You Need a Uniform to Attend Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes?

Yes, we have a free KMI uniform for all women who pass our induction process.

You don’t need a uniform to attend our induction class. Just bring some athletic wear.

What Days Are Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC On?

Our women-only self-defense classes are held weekly on Wednesdays at our studio at 6pm in Tribeca.

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WHY CHOOSE KMI?

How Do Self-Defense Classes for Women Work With KMI?

1. Book an Induction

2. Fill Out Your Application

3. Sign Up for Our Foundation Programme

What Do You Learn in Our Self-Defense Classes for Women?

What is Krav Maga?

How Long Does it Take to Learn Krav Maga for Women?

What Are the Benefits of Learning Martial Arts for Women?

1. Physical Fitness and Strength

2. Self-Confidence Boost

3. Mental Resilience

4. Self-Defense Skills

5. Sense of Community

Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC FAQs

Am I Fit Enough for Krav Maga?

Am I Too Old for Krav Maga?

Do You Need a Uniform to Attend Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes?

What Days Are Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC On?

Start with a semi-private trial induction class.

Semi-Private Trial Induction Class

WOMEN-ONLY CLASSES

Women’s Self-Defense Classes Near You in NYC

Expert Martial Arts Classes for Ladies

Women's Self-Defense & Rape Prevention

WHY CHOOSE KMI?

How Do Self-Defense Classes for Women Work With KMI?

1. Book an Induction

2. Fill Out Your Application

3. Sign Up for Our Foundation Programme

What Do You Learn in Our Self-Defense Classes for Women?

What is Krav Maga?

How Long Does it Take to Learn Krav Maga for Women?

What Are the Benefits of Learning Martial Arts for Women?

1. Physical Fitness and Strength

2. Self-Confidence Boost

3. Mental Resilience

4. Self-Defense Skills

5. Sense of Community

Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC FAQs

Am I Fit Enough for Krav Maga?

Am I Too Old for Krav Maga?

Do You Need a Uniform to Attend Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes?

What Days Are Our Women’s Self-Defense Classes NYC On?

Start with a semi-private trial induction class.

The Induction Must Be Your First Class.

Semi-Private Trial Induction Class