Krav Maga classes · Brixton & South London
Self-defence for real life.
Fast, simple, effective self-defence classes in Brixton and West Norwood. Beginner-friendly — no experience or fitness needed. Start with a £20 intro session.
NOV
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Est. 2015 · First UK FEKM club · All fitness levels
4.9 / 5Google · 136 reviews
4.9 / 5Trustpilot · 71 reviews
Since 2015Teaching in South London
FEKM UKFirst UK member club
How to start
Your first class, step by step
01
Book a £20 intro session
Run every month for complete beginners. No kit or experience needed.
02
Learn 3 techniques you can use straight away
Then apply them to a real-life threat scenario, coached by qualified FEKM instructors.
03
Decide if it’s for you
No obligation. If you love it, membership is £75 a month with no tie-in.
Upcoming beginners’ intros
NOV
2
Monday · Brixton7:30–9:30pm · Adults intro · £20
DEC
7
Monday · Brixton7:30–9:30pm · Adults intro · £20
Can’t make these? Ask us about the next one or call 020 8432 2023.
Is it for me?
Total beginners
The intro is built for people who’ve never trained.
Any fitness level
You’ll get fitter as you go, at your own pace.
Women and men
Simple, natural movements, not size or strength.
Kids 8–14
Separate junior classes. See kids classes →
Rated 4.9 by 207 reviewers
“I went to an adults introductory session not knowing much about Krav Maga… My expectations were exceeded. Simon is a fantastic instructor and packed in a huge amount of learning into a beginner class!”
Georgia · came to an intro session
“Beginners get focused tuition and are instantly made to feel welcome. The classes are varied and challenging… everything is grounded in real-life scenarios.”
Lucy · member
“Good atmosphere and well structured class without being overly formal which I think reflects the high standard of instruction.”
Jason · member
Two clubs in South London
Brixton · Monday & Wednesday evenings
CC Church Hall, 11 Trent Road, SW2 5BJ
Who teaches you
Led by Simon Pither, 4th Darga FEKM black belt
President of FEKM UK. The club has run since 2015 and was the first UK member of the European Federation of Krav Maga.
Krav Maga classes in Brixton and South London
Brixton Krav Maga has been teaching practical self-defence in south London since 2015. We run classes in two locations — Brixton (Monday and Wednesday evenings) and West Norwood (Saturdays) — so whether you’re near Brixton station, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, Streatham or West Norwood, there’s a class within easy reach. Our approach is deliberately different from sport martial arts: no points, no sparring rules, just the real-world techniques you’d actually need to protect yourself, taught by FEKM certified instructors to complete beginners and experienced students alike.
If you’ve searched for “self defence classes near me” or “krav maga south london”, our £20 intro course is the easiest way to try a class with no commitment, and a direct answer to whether Krav Maga is right for you.
How can I learn self-defence?
Through Krav Maga. Self-defence is the core of Krav Maga, so a large part of every class is scenario-based training: a defence against a specific attack or threat is demonstrated, broken down slowly and then practised. Because it is built on simple self-defence principles, even complete beginners finish every class better able to protect themselves — and you get fitter, stronger and more flexible along the way.
Part of the European Federation of Krav Maga
Brixton Krav Maga was the first UK member of the European Federation of Krav Maga (FEKM), founded in 1997 by Richard Douieb, to whom Imi Lichtenfeld, the creator of Krav Maga, gave the responsibility of teaching the Krav Maga self-defence method in Europe. Our instructors are FEKM-qualified and teach the FEKM syllabus and belt grading system.
Common questions
Am I fit enough?
Yes. The intro course is suitable for all skill and fitness levels — you work at your own pace and get fitter as you go.
What happens after the intro?
If you want to carry on, you choose a membership and register with our governing body, FEKM-UK, for your insurance and initial training pack.
How much is membership?
Monthly £75 with no tie-in · 6 months £395 · 12 months £750 · Juniors (8–14) £40. See memberships.
Where and when are classes?
Brixton on Monday and Wednesday evenings at CC Church Hall, 11 Trent Road, SW2 5BJ, and West Norwood on Saturdays. The beginners’ intro runs on a Monday, 7:30–9:30pm. See the timetable.
Try it for £20. Decide after.
Next beginners’ intro: Monday 2 November, 7:30–9:30pm, Brixton.
