Real training.
Clear system.
Genuine results.

Not random drills.
A structured system.

Krav Maga Global is the international organisation founded by Eyal Yanilov — the closest protégé of Imi Lichtenfeld, the creator of Krav Maga. The KMG curriculum is used by military, law enforcement, and civilian training programmes worldwide.

At Krav Maga Auckland, every class follows this curriculum. That means what you learn in your first session connects directly to what you'll develop over months and years. There's no randomness — each technique family builds on the last.

The system covers strikes, defences, releases, ground defence, weapons awareness, and scenario-based decision-making — all taught in a logical order from beginner through to advanced levels.

Real situations first

Every technique is taught in context — what situation it responds to, why it's structured the way it is, and how to choose the right response. Training is grounded in realistic scenarios, not isolated drills performed for their own sake.

Progressive by design

The curriculum builds systematically. Beginners start at the foundations — stance, movement, awareness — and progress through technique families in a logical order. Nothing is rushed. Intensity increases as skill and confidence develop, not before.

Avoidance before action

The goal is never to fight — it's to avoid, de-escalate, and disengage. Training covers situational awareness, boundary-setting, and reading a situation before it becomes physical. Physical techniques are the last resort, not the default.

Scaled to the individual

No two students are the same. Intensity, partner matching, and technique progression are calibrated individually — not to the class average. Beginners aren't overwhelmed. Experienced students aren't held back. Both train in the same session, differently.

Soft solutions and hard solutions — and knowing which to use

Most self-defence systems teach one type of response. Krav Maga teaches two — and more importantly, teaches you when to use each.

Soft solutions focus on awareness, positioning, verbal de-escalation, and creating distance. These are the most important skills — they resolve the vast majority of threatening situations without any physical contact.

Hard solutions are for situations where avoidance hasn't worked and a physical response is necessary. The techniques are straightforward, effective, and don't rely on size or strength.

"The teaching curriculum is very structured, organised and logical. Very practical, realistic and highly applicable form of self-defence."

"Excellent practical and effective self defence for ordinary people in the real world. Easy and quick to learn. It works for anyone regardless of gender, age or size."

"I've been training for 5 years now and enjoy it as much now as when I first started. A fun, friendly environment with great instructors."

Complete beginners

No experience, no fitness test required. Many students have never trained in any martial art or self-defence system before.

Women training for safety

Mixed regular classes and a dedicated women's programme. Both develop real, practical skills relevant to everyday situations.

Experienced martial artists

Many students bring existing skills from other disciplines. Krav Maga provides a practical framework that complements and challenges what they already know.