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Combat Krav Maga SF

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in San Francisco, California

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule combat-krav.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (650) 609-8118

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 9 AM–2 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Combat Krav Maga SF, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 12 mentions

“This is the only place in SF with regular women's self defense classes that are practical and taught by a female instructor.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai

“Wonderful people with wonderful practices, I enjoyed it and both my kids love it.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Combat Krav Maga SF — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 3 mentions

“Super welcoming community, great instructors, and so many classes/times available”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“At the time of this review, the first class is free, then there are 10-class packs so you don't have to commit to a monthly fee if you have a busy schedule.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 8 mentions

“The instructors are fantastic and supportive and the environment is lovely, and the bathrooms and locker rooms are clean, large, and well-stocked.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Cady and Joe took great pride in teaching us how to defend ourselves, and all the techniques were practical and efficient.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“They teach you how to use your bodies strength with skills to fight with.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The instructors are fantastic and supportive and the environment is lovely, and the bathrooms and locker rooms are clean, large, and well-stocked.”

From the reviews

This is the only place in SF with regular women's self defense classes that are practical and taught by a female instructor. As someone who has taken multiple women's self defense classes, it helps to have regular classes geared towards women since consistency is key to being able to use these skills in the real world.

★★★★★ — Mary, Jun 2023

I was looking for a place that had trial classes, since I’ve never done self-defense before. This location makes it really easy to get started, offering two free trial classes and a good deal when you sign up, so it doesn’t feel like too much of a commitment starting off.

★★★★★ — Sadie, Jun 2023

I’ve been to a bunch of martial arts studios over the years and this is by far my favorite. I signed up for a trial classes and have been almost every day since. The instructors are amazing. They are so incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and kind.

★★★★★ — Nora, Jan 2024

Attended the women's self defense class and it was great!! Cady and Joe took great pride in teaching us how to defend ourselves, and all the techniques were practical and efficient. You can really see the sense of community that they are trying to cultivate. Super friendly people!

★★★★★ — Hana, Sep 2023

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Your first muay thai class at Combat Krav Maga SF

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Combat Krav Maga SF

1455 Bush St, San Francisco, CA94109

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