What do the levels Basic 1 to Advanced 3 mean?

According to the Krav Maga Self-Protect training curriculum, there are six levels for students: 3 beginner levels, Basic 1-3, and three advanced levels, Advanced 1-3. There are examinations for each of the six levels.

The regular evening classes are based on the training programme for the respective levels. Before being allowed to train in a higher level class, students are therefore required to take and pass the examination of the previous level.

Beginners without an exam can take part in all Basic 1 classes and also in all classes labelled "All" in the schedule. Switching to the Basic 2-3 class is first possible after passing the Basic 1 exam (requires at least 48 classes of training).

Special Courses and Weekend basic seminars are open to all those interested, including non-students.

I have a criminal conviction. Can I still learn Krav Maga Self-Protect?

If you have been convicted of a violent or a capital crime, you may NOT train Krav Maga Self-Protect with us. If you have any other convictions, please call us to enquire about this. We reserve the right to ask for an extract from police records at any time.

Is there a warm-up?

Yes. At the beginning of each training session, we warm our bodies up to the proper "working temperature". Warm-ups are also important in order to avoid injury. Therefore, all participants should arrive to the trainings on time.

Am I too old or not fit enough to learn Krav Maga Self-Protect?

Probably not. Since people of all ages and irrespective of their fitness can become a victim of a violent crime, the techniques in Krav Maga Self-Protect are such that they can be successfully learned even by people whose fitness level is low. Krav Maga Self-Protect is not really a sport but pure self-defence. However, in time - provided that you train regularly - your fitness level will improve, as a pleasant side effect of your training.

You could be too young for Krav Maga Self-Protect, though. Only persons aged 18 and above are permitted to the trainings (go here to read why).