Welcome to Krav Maga Houston
Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to over 500 law enforcement agencies and tens of thousands of civilians in these United States alone.
Krav Maga is a simple, effective self-defense system - utilizing 1) instinctive movements, 2) practical techniques, and 3) realistic training scenarios to prepare you for any self-defense situation.
Krav Maga is the most battle-tested system in the world and offers practitioners REAL SOLUTIONS to REAL WORLD THREATS, as well as, a great physical workout. Krav Maga is called “the best skill-building workout on the planet” for a reason!
Krav Maga Houston’s founder, C.J. Kirk, is a third degree black belt candidate - one of three certified and licenses candidates throughout Krav Maga Worldwide. Mr. Kirk started his Krav Maga training in the summer of 1997 under U.S. Chief Instructor Darren Levine, a 6th degree black belt and recipient of the Founder’s Diploma from Krav Maga creator Imi Lichtenfeld.
Why We are the Best Self Defense Program in Houston, TX
Krav Maga Houston has recently and affectionately been dubbed “The Farm” by other trainers for the Houston school’s consistent, decade long history of producing high level instructors. Krav Maga Houston boasts more high-level black belt instructors than any other licensed Worldwide school in this hemisphere. In fact, over 25% of Krav Maga Houston’s student base has more Krav Maga experience than any other instructor in the greater Houston area.
If you’re looking for a great skill-building workout…
If you’re looking for REAL SELF DEFENSE…
If you’re looking for REAL KRAV MAGA…
If you’re looking for the highest level instruction…







