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Krav Oz
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Germantown, Maryland
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kravoz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 250-5725
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I enjoyed rotating Beginner Krav classes with Ehren with Cardio classes with Chantell, I usually did 1-2 classes daily, sometimes 3.”
“My daughter has been taking classes there for over a year, and I can see that she is growing into a more self-confident young individual.”
“I enjoyed rotating Beginner Krav classes with Ehren with Cardio classes with Chantell, I usually did 1-2 classes daily, sometimes 3.”
“Family-friendly training center with expert instruction in Krav, Jiu Jitsu, sparring and fitness.”
“The instructors at Krav Oz do a fantastic job of teaching self-defense to the class, while at the same time giving each student the individual attention he or she may need.”
Other martial arts here
“They regularly bring in well-renowned instructors to teach Muy Thai, BJJ, and Knife Control Concept seminars.”
What members say
“Ehren, Chantell, Liz, Cathy, Karen, Mardin, Shawn, and the whole team will always be there with a welcoming smile, making you feel like part of the family.”
“And even though we spend most of class hitting or kicking each other, all the students at Krav Oz are nice and friendly with one another, making it fun.”
“The owners, all the instructors, and other members are extremely helpful and informative, they're almost like a second family.”
“I enjoyed rotating Beginner Krav classes with Ehren with Cardio classes with Chantell, I usually did 1-2 classes daily, sometimes 3.”
“KO has a clean facility, well-organized teaching curriculum, skilled and certified instructors, different types of self defense and fitness classes.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend training at Krav Oz. This is my third year here. I've been to other gyms before and have attended drop-in classes at other gyms (during holidays or travels) after joining KO and talked to several members who (themselves or their kids) have been training at KO for over 5 years.
KO isn't just another self-defense or fitness program - it's a premise where you empower yourself, build confidence, and reset your daily life. While it's seen as a self-defense program, it offers much more. At KO, you're in control.
Honestly I miss this place so much since I left. I had joined this gym after feeling much anxiety about anti-Asian hate crimes and wanted to learn basic tactics of self defense. I got so much more than that in return.
I've joined Krav Oz before the pandemic and throughout. The owners, all the instructors, and other members are extremely helpful and informative, they're almost like a second family. I had to cancel this year due to work but would happily return if situations change.
New to muay thai? Start at Krav Oz
Krav Oz comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Krav Oz
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.
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