Peckham Krav Maga

Just joined and so far it seems great. A free 2 hour workshop to trial, good days/times of the week (hopefully they are adding more days soon, hopefully the weekend), friendly and approachable instructors and a good group of people going to meet. It seems the advanced people are super friendly and patient to the beginners, as everyone is encouraged to swap partners periodically. and the Krav itself is great. Looking forward to a year of trying something new!

This class is completely excellent both for learning practical self defence and for general fitness. There’s a real range of abilities in the class so it’s a really welcoming atmosphere. The instructors are friendly and helpful and clearly passionate about krav. I came as a complete beginner to any kind of martial arts and can’t recommend it highly enough!

Fantastic club for anyone wanting to learn practical self-defence in a friendly environment. The lessons aim to prepare you not just physically but also psychologically, which is critical for reacting adequately in high-pressure situations. You'll also learn about the legal aspect of self-defence, play out multiple real-life scenarios and will get to train with people in different height and weight categories, learning some valuable techniques if you ever find yourself in an unequal fight. Although I've only been going for a couple of months, even the basics skills I've acquired have dramatically improved my self-assurance. I couldn't recommend Peckham Krav Maga more - although very technical, it's suitable for all abilities; The instructors are very accommodating and the atmosphere is family-like.

I have been going to Peckham Krav Maga classes for more than two years and have learned so much in that time. I joined as a complete beginner to martial arts, and the excellent instructors helped me learn the basics step by step. It’s a very friendly, accessible class with a focus on the key principles of Krav, and what is really useful if you do unfortunately find yourself needing to fight. I would definitely encourage others to try it out, as the skills I’ve learned feel invaluable!

Relaxed and welcoming, pleasant atmosphere from the beginning. Professional instructors who know what they're doing but at the same time take safety seriously and make sure to avoid injuries. I'm quite happy to have found this group.

I've been coming to these classes on Mondays and Thursdays for 2 years and can't recommend it enough. I had no experience at all before but had always wanted to learn how to defend myself. Right from the first lesson I felt a little safer and more street smart. What I didn't expect what how good the class would be for fitness and flexibility. You leave full of endorphins after a pretty intense workout (though you're always encouraged to go at your own pace) and a good bit of stretching. Our instructors Vincent, Remi and Steve make the classes really good fun and organise socials so we all get to know each other and train as a community. It's a great thing to do - I would recommend these classes to anyone :D

Training here is the highlight of my week. I attend twice a week, for fitness and to feel safer. Lessons are fun and it's wonderful to be able to see progress both in techniques and stamina over sessions. Instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. It's very welcoming, with people of all ages from beginners to the very experienced. Highly recommended.

Brilliant place to learn one of the worlds best forms of self defence!Awesome self defence classes taught by Vincent, Remi and the team in a very safe and respectful environment. Krav Maga is an aggressive form of self protection developed by Israeli Special Forces and these guys can teach you the techniques needed to make you a lot more confident in an urban space. I’m nearly 60 years old so age or indeed gender is not an issue. (Classes are typically close to 50/50 gender wise) I find the team very eager to help anyone in class, from the most experienced to the total beginners. (like me!) If you’re not sure, they run a free two hour induction course every couple of months so come along and see if it might be for you. It’s also a great cardio workout for basic fitness in my opinion. I recently read a book by Chris Ryan (ex UKSF) called “Safe” which goes through basic techniques and good practise (not self defence per se) to surviving in an urban environment. In my opinion the Peckham Krav Maga is a great complement to the book, to being able to respond to surroundings in day to day London.

I started this class a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. Needed something to get me back in shape, help me refocus and give me the confidence to walk London's street's nowadays. This club has a lovely balance of half men/women, half experienced/beginners, but most importantly has some really nice people which train and amazing teachers! Don't dither come along!

A very practical and safe place to train. I find the syllabus engaging, incorporating a vast range of techniques from sparring to floor work. Attending twice a week here is an absolute privilege, and the instructors are fantastic.