Practical Krav Maga self defence classes in Bristol 

Beginner-friendly Krav Maga classes in Brislington, Bristol. Learn practical self-defence skills with supportive, experienced coaches.


Krav Maga self-defence class Bristol

Hybrid Krav Maga Self Defence

Looking for Krav Maga classes in Bristol? At StandStrong Academy in Brislington, we teach practical self-defence skills in a friendly, supportive environment where beginners are welcome.

Our Hybrid Krav Maga programme combines striking, wrestling, clinch work and ground skills, helping you develop the confidence and adaptability to deal with different situations.

As a family-run academy, we take a personal approach to coaching. We get to know our members, understand their individual needs and adapt training to help everyone progress.

We also cover awareness, de-escalation and the legal considerations of self-defence, because knowing how to avoid or manage conflict is just as important as developing physical skills.

What you'll learn in Krav Maga training

Our Hybrid Krav Maga programme helps you develop the skills, confidence and adaptability to deal with different self-defence situations.

Rather than memorising fixed techniques, you'll learn to recognise problems, explore different solutions and develop skills through practical, progressive training.

Our Krav Maga classes cover:

  • Striking and defending against strikes 
  • Dealing with grabs and controlling distance  
  • Wrestling and clinch-based self-defence
  • Ground defence and getting back to your feet
  • Understanding threats involving weapons
  • Awareness of situations involving multiple attackers
  • Awareness, boundary-setting and de-escalation
  • Understanding UK self-defence law 


Why train Krav Maga at StandStrong Academy

At StandStrong Academy, we believe great self-defence training is about more than learning techniques. It's about developing real skills, building confidence and finding a training environment where you feel supported.

We're a family-run martial arts academy based in Brislington, Bristol, with experienced coaches who take the time to get to know you.

Our approach is practical, engaging and built around helping you become a more confident, adaptable person.

What makes StandStrong different?

  • Personal coaching: We get to know you, understand your goals and adapt training to your individual needs. 
  • Learning through doing: Our coaching uses interactive drills, games and problem-solving rather than endless repetition of fixed techniques.
  • Realistic training: Develop skills against resistance and pressure, with training adapted to your experience and ability. 
  • Experienced coaches: Learn from instructors with extensive backgrounds in martial arts and practical self-defence.
  • Beginner-friendly classes: You don't need previous experience or a particular level of fitness to get started.
  • A supportive community: Train alongside everyday people who want to learn, improve and enjoy their training.  


Who is Krav Maga training for?

Hybrid Krav Maga is for everyday people who want to feel safer, build confidence, improve their fitness and learn practical self-defence skills.

Our Krav Maga classes in Bristol welcome complete beginners, whether you're starting martial arts for the first time, returning to exercise or simply looking to try something new.

You don't need to be fit, strong or experienced to get started. Our members range from people in their teens to those in their 50s, with different abilities, fitness levels and backgrounds.

Our coaches take the time to get to know you, adapt training where needed and help you progress at a pace that works for you.


Krav Maga class

Krav Maga Class Times in Bristol

Our adult Krav Maga self-defence classes run three times a week at StandStrong Academy in Brislington, Bristol.

Join us on

Mondays 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Wednesdays 6:15pm to 7:15pm

Fridays  6:30pm to 7:30pm.

All sessions are beginner-friendly, and you don't need any previous martial arts experience to get started.

Membership options

Krav Maga Membership

£69* 

Per month

  • Unlimitied Krav Maga
  • Beginnger friendly

Unlimited Martial Arts  

£89*

Per month

  • Unlimited Martial Arts
  • Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jui Jitsu

*Joining fees applicable.  We do not offer pay as you go. 

Learn practical self defence, improve your fitness, and grow in confidence within a supportive community.