Krav Maga Worldwide by KLR offers practical self-defense training for all levels in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Whether you are just starting, have been training for years, or want to return, you are welcome here.
The Valley's only Krav Maga program with nine certified KMW Black Belt instructors on staff.
4 female instructors, including Kelly Campbell, a 5th degree black belt and one of our two lead instructors.
Officially licensed by Krav Maga Worldwide®, the same system used by law enforcement and military worldwide.
Every class is built on the KMW curriculum: practical, pressure-tested, and proven under stress.
Beginner to advanced. Real techniques for real threats. All fitness levels welcome.
Bully prevention, safety awareness, and age-appropriate self-defense in a safe, fun environment.
Technique, power, and conditioning. Replacing the KM Bag program with even more intensity.
Real-world weapon threat scenarios. Knives, guns, blunt objects — defense you'll never forget.
Taught by female instructors. Built specifically for the threats women face. Empowering and practical.
Footwork, striking, and defensive basics — the core building blocks that make every Krav Maga technique work.
Krav Maga isn't about forms, belts, or looking good in the mirror. It's training to get home safe. Watch a class, then come try one yourself for free.
No experience required, no judgment. Show up ready to learn.
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When KMW LA announced it was closing, we had a choice: scatter, or fight. The interest forms, the potluck, the GoFundMe, the messages of support. You showed up, and that is why we're here.
We've reached an agreement with KMW Los Angeles to move the Sherman Oaks Krav Maga program to KLR permanently. We are now operating as Krav Maga Worldwide by KLR — an official KMW licensee.
The students, instructors, and families who built this community are still here. Your training family is still here. We launch June 1 with 40 classes a week.
The skills to protect yourself and the people you love.
Developed by the Israeli Defense Forces for real-world threats, not trophies. Every technique is built to work under stress, against an attacker who's fighting back.
Most martial arts take years to become useful. Krav Maga gives you functional self-defense in weeks because we train instinct, not choreography.
Size and strength don't decide this. Krav Maga runs on leverage, positioning, and awareness, so anyone can learn to defend themselves.
Show up as you are. Your fitness level, your background, and your age aren't barriers. We train ages 5 to 75 and up.
As an official KMW licensee, our instructors are certified under the same system trusted by law enforcement, military, and security professionals globally.
We've been welcomed to share space with the Israeli Jewish Community Center in Encino while we secure a permanent location.
Parking is easy — free evenings, weekends, and on the street. Lot parking is $3 all day on weekdays from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
A full schedule of adult, kids, and specialty classes seven days a week. View the live schedule for current class times.
5★ on Google · Training families across the Valley. If a new review does not appear right away, please still use the review link below so Google can process it.
"One of the safest and most practical gyms I have ever trained in. It's not about egos or points, it's about getting home safe. I have tried many different defense systems but this one felt the most useful for me. As a woman a big sign of safety to me is when a gym has a strong community of women who show up and feel safe training there year-over-year in mixed gender classes. This group not only has a strong community of women participating but some of the best female instructors in the business. I highly recommend giving it a try."
Come train with the community that wouldn't give up. No experience needed. No commitment required. Just show up.
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