What to Expect
as a Beginner
Book a trial class and see what training's actually like — no course to sign up for first. Once you join, your first month includes structured onboarding alongside your regular training, so you build a solid foundation from day one.
What's included in your first month?
When you join as a Core Member, your first month includes the 4-week Essentials onboarding program alongside your regular training. It's not a separate course — it runs in the background while you train.
Each week you'll receive a short set of videos and articles that explain the fundamentals — what you're learning in class, why it's structured the way it is, and what to focus on between sessions.
- Unlimited classes — three Core sessions a week: Saturday morning, Monday and Wednesday evenings
- 4-week onboarding program — weekly videos and articles delivered to your inbox, covering the KMG curriculum foundations
- KMG curriculum access — structured progression through the internationally recognised Krav Maga Global system
- Instructor support — Instructor Aaron and Brad are there to answer questions and guide your progress in every session
How does it work?
Come to your first class
Pick a Core class time that works for you and book online. All three sessions are open to beginners — Saturday 8–9am, Monday or Wednesday 6:30–7:30pm. Instructor Aaron or Brad will brief you before the session starts and introduce you to the group.
Join and get instant access to Essentials
Sign up for Core Membership and your Essentials onboarding starts immediately. Week one content lands in your inbox — context for what you covered in your first session and what to focus on next.
Train and learn in parallel
Over four weeks, weekly onboarding content builds alongside your live training. The videos and articles aren't abstract — they directly reinforce the techniques and concepts you're working on in class.
Continue as a regular member
After your first month, you continue training as part of the regular group — with the foundations in place to keep developing. Most members train two to three times per week and progress through the KMG curriculum from there.
What you'll cover in your first weeks
The four-week onboarding content follows the KMG curriculum foundations — the same material covered in your first Core classes, explained in depth so you understand not just what to do but why it works.
Stance and movement
How to position yourself and move under pressure. The foundation everything else builds on.
Striking fundamentals
Punches, elbows, and palm strikes — how to generate real force and use it effectively.
Defending common attacks
Wrist grabs, chokes, bear hugs — the situations people actually find themselves in.
Situational awareness
Recognising risk before it escalates. Often more important than any physical technique.
Releasing under pressure
Breaking free from holds and creating space — effective regardless of size or strength.
Responding under pressure
Training your response when adrenaline hits — so you react with purpose, not panic.
Class schedule
Three Core sessions a week, all open to beginners. Training is structured by level, so you progress through the KMG system as you develop.| Saturday | 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Core |
| Monday | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Core |
| Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Core |
Wednesday extends to 8:00pm for Practitioner Level 2 and above.
Book Your Trial Class
Pick a session that works for you — any of the three days is fine to start. Choose your date on our booking calendar and you'll get a confirmation straight away.
Common questions
Yes — but it's not a separate course you sign up for. When you join as a Core Member, your first month includes a 4-week onboarding program that runs alongside your regular training. It covers the foundations of the KMG curriculum — stance, movement, striking, common defences, and situational awareness — delivered as weekly videos and articles that reinforce what you're learning in live classes. You don't need any prior experience to begin; the best first step is simply booking a trial class.
Core Membership is a monthly membership with no contract — cancel any time. With three Core sessions a week included, it works out at less than $20 a class for most members. Your first month also includes the 4-week Essentials onboarding program at no extra cost.
Classes at Krav Maga Auckland cover the full KMG curriculum — situational awareness and de-escalation, stance and movement, striking techniques, defences against common attacks (grabs, chokes, pushes), and how to respond under pressure. Core classes focus on the foundations and build from there. As you progress, sessions include more complex scenarios and technique combinations. Everything is taught with real situations in mind — not sport, not performance.
Most students at Krav Maga Auckland notice a real shift in awareness and confidence within the first few weeks. Usable fundamental skills typically develop within 2–3 months of regular training — around 2 sessions per week. The KMG curriculum is designed to give you practical capability at every level, not just after years of training. Your first session will already introduce techniques that work.
Completely. All three Core sessions at Krav Maga Auckland are open to beginners — no prior experience expected. Training is structured by level, so beginners work on foundations while more experienced members progress through the KMG curriculum alongside them. Classes are run so everyone progresses at their own pace.
Comfortable clothes you can move freely in — gym gear, shorts, a t-shirt. Bring water. No specialist equipment or footwear is required for your first session. Instructor Aaron or Brad will brief you on what to expect before the class starts.
Come and find out what you're capable of.
Pick a session that suits you. No experience needed.
Book Your Trial Class Most people are surprised by how quickly it clicks.