FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Although Krav Maga IS a full-contact martial art, age is no barrier - we’ve had students in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s thriving in our classes. Everything we teach is adaptable, so you’ll always have options that work for you!

Yes, we’re inclusive! We welcome adults of all backgrounds, especially LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent members, and uphold a strict code of conduct. We are queer and trans inclusive. We believe love is love. We believe trans women are women, trans men are men, enbies are enbies, and all gender expressions are valid. We completely reject the transmisian and homophobic narrative promoted by a vocal minority. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, or harassment, and oppose all forms of bigotry.

Krav Maga is easy to learn and simple to perform, with members building a solid foundation in around 6 months when training at least twice a week. While mastery takes a lifetime, regular training yields significant self-defense skills in 12-18 months, with continuous improvement with more time invested.

It depends on whether you're training in class or privately, or whether you're booking a self-defence workshop! For classes please check out the Classes page. For private or small group please check out the Private Training page. For business or education workshops please check out the Business and Education page. For class and private students, we have a variety of options, including student rates and concession memberships.

Adults classes are for 16 and up. Teens - coming soon - will be 11-16 (secondary school ages).

For your taster sessions, just bring gym clothes, a towel, and water. For longer term training you'll need a groin guard, mouth guard, shin protection, boxing gloves, and grappling gloves, plus insurance. We do offer a Complete Joining Kit deal that includes all off these, as well as a club t-shirt and focus mitts (saving around £55)!

Krav Maga is hands-on and contact-based but tightly controlled and scaled to each participant. While no activity is risk-free, injuries are rare, and we prioritize safe, progressive, and achievable training to keep members safe both in and out of class.

You’ll train with a diverse, like-minded group in a friendly, supportive, and ego-free environment. Our members are polite, helpful, and focused on improving personal safety and self-defense skills together—we’re lucky to have an awesome group and don’t tolerate negativity!

Absolutely—Krav Maga works! It has for Al and many students that he has taught. While success in avoiding or de-escalating conflict isn’t guaranteed, knowing Krav Maga will significantly improve your chances of handling physical or verbal confrontations positively.

The history between Israel and Palestine is complex, with seemingly conflicting narratives on many sides, making it frustratingly difficult for outsiders to fully grasp. While we support every nation's right to self-defence, we obviously completely oppose the genocide that is happening right now (and the corrupt administration that is pursuing it). We can only hope for a peaceful resolution that benefits all as soon as possible.

Not at all - and starting with us improves your fitness every session. Training might feel hard at first, but that’s normal; we train to get fitter, no prior fitness needed. Everyone works at their own pace, focusing on personal goals and capabilities—progress happens in its own time.

Yes, at Resilience, we follow the Krav Maga Global UK curriculum, ensuring coherent and organised training. Grades range from Practitioner Levels 1-5 to Graduate Levels 1-5 and Expert Levels 1-5, with members able to test and grade every 6-12+ months, depending on level.