KRAV MAGA SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN
Build Real Confidence. Learn Skills You Can Actually Use.
Women’s Krav Maga training in Birkenhead, Auckland’s North Shore.
- Learn practical, effective self defence designed for real-world situations — no experience needed.
- Develop skills that help you feel stronger in everyday life.
- Train with supportive coaching and a welcoming community.
You don’t need to be fit, tough, or experienced — you just need to start.
Why Women Choose Krav Maga for Self Defence
Krav Maga is the Best Self Defence System Women
Krav Maga is the most practical and effective self-defence system you can learn. It has been specifically designed for real-world situations and there is no fluff like traditional martial arts or competition like fight sports.
Krav Maga is particular relevant to women because its effectiveness does not rely on sizes strength, and includes tactics to avoid or descalate trouble before it gets physical. It's also intuitive and fast to learn.
✔️ Practical & effective for women in real situations
✔️Fast to learn
✔️Techniques to deescalate and avoid trouble
Training will progressive build you self-defence skills along with confidence and resilience.
You'll learn from certified instructors who focus on control, progression, and empowering women through structured learning.
✔️ Beginner-friendly — no experience needed
✔️ Supported coaching in a safe, focused training gym
✔️ Build confidence, awareness, and resilience
Training is coached carefully, intensity is scaled to the individual, and beginners are supported from day one.
What You'll learn in Women's Krav Maga Training
Self Defence Designed for Real Life
Training focuses on practical, real-world self-defence, including:
- Skills to handle threats in real environments (street, parking lots, late-night situations, travel safely, home invasion, dating)
- Awareness and boundary setting
- Managing common self-defence situations - including avoidance and escalation before thing get physical
- Escaping grabs and holds
- Dealing with armed threats and attacks
- Decision-making under pressure
- Building confidence and personal safety skills
All training is conducted in a controlled, respectful environment. Your safety is paramount.
Women's Krav Maga Class Location
Classes are held at our dedicated gym in Birkenhead. The gym is specifically designed for safe training with a clean environment and rubber mats throughout.
Krav Maga Global - Auckland, North Shore
47 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0627
Birkenhead classes are easily accessible if you live on the North Shore or Central Auckland. There is free parking at Highbury Mall opposite.
Starting Options for Women to Begin Krav Maga Training in Auckland
The following classes on our timetable are suitable for beginners
How Women Rate Krav Maga Training
“Empowering and effective self defence training. As a woman it is a great confidence builder.
As well as being fun and improving physical fitness, instructors are supportive and encouraging and its excellent to see more women learning these skills..”
Monique
“I absolutely love Krav Maga and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical highly applicable form of self defence, regardless of your age, gender, fitness level or any prior experience.
The instructors are super helpful, professional and competent, and the whole club has a very positive and welcoming atmosphere.”
Evelyn
“I highly recommend the classes at Krav Maga Global in Auckland. The instructors are friendly and encouraging, people in the class are welcoming and helpful. You don't need to be super fit or super confident to start.
It is nice to learn new skills in a diverse and inclusive self defence class environment!”
Beata
FAQ
Is Krav Maga suitable for women with no experience?
Yes. Our Krav Maga training is suitable for women with no prior martial arts experience. Many women choose to start with the Krav Maga Essentials Course, which provides a structured, supportive introduction to real-world self-defence, while others prefer to begin in regular classes. Both options are beginner-friendly.
What is the best way for women to get started?
For many women, the Essentials Course is a good starting point. It provides structure, progression, and a supportive environment before moving into regular classes. However, the regular classes are also suitable for beginners.
Is the training safe and appropriate for beginners?
Yes. Training is coached carefully and progressed gradually. Whether you start with the Essentials Course or regular classes, intensity is scaled to the individual so you can build skill and confidence safely.
Can I Try a Class Before Committing?
Yes. We offer a free trial class so you can experience the coaching style and training environment before deciding how you’d like to continue.