Krav Maga · Herndon, VA

Practical Self-Defense for Real-World Pressure.

Train awareness, decisive movement, close-range defense, and practical responses in a controlled, progressive class.

Simple principles under pressure

Training designed to be direct and adaptable

Krav Maga is widely taught as a logical, progressive, reality-based system. Our class turns those principles into safe drills that help students make better decisions and respond with purpose.

01

Awareness and avoidance

Improve observation, positioning, boundaries, and early decision-making.

02

Combatives and releases

Practice efficient strikes, movement, and responses to common grabs or pressure.

03

Scenario-based learning

Apply fundamentals in carefully controlled drills without sacrificing partner safety.

Krav Maga student practicing a striking and defense drill with an instructor at Pedro Sauer Academy

Adults and teens 16+ · Beginner friendly

Saturday · 8:30–9:30 AM

Start with core movement and defensive principles, then build toward more complex situations as your control and confidence improve.

  • No prior martial arts experience required
  • Progressive, coach-led drills
  • Practical movement and decision-making
  • Controlled training with clear safety expectations

How the system is taught

Natural movement, practical tactics, progressive complexity

Krav Maga Worldwide describes the system as modern, logical, and reality based, with practical tactics that build progressively. Our academy is not claiming an affiliation through this reference; it reflects the broader training principles behind the art.

Krav Maga students practicing a controlled close-range defense drill at Pedro Sauer Academy

A practical way to begin

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