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 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.

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. Then everything you need - club t-shirt, groin guard, mouth guard, shin protection, boxing gloves, grappling gloves, and focus pads - will be included in your joining fee.

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.

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.