FAQ

Experience it first, then do the math. Membership starts at €59 a month, depending on the term. On top of that, there's a one-time €30 registration fee and a €55 annual association fee. All terms and prices are in the info packet. Before that, you try it out for free to see if it's right for you.

You choose 6, 12 or 18 months. Before that, you try it out for free and with no commitment to see if it fits. You can cancel online: → Cancel.

No. Fitness isn't your ticket in – it comes with training. You start where you are: everyone trains at their own level within the group. It's about making the most of what you bring.

No. People from 16 to 74 train with us. What counts isn't your age but what you make of what you bring. You can join from age 16. For girls from 12 to about 16, we're starting a class of their own → Girls' class from 12 (in German). Under 18, you need your parents' consent: choose "I am 16 or 17" on the form, and the consent form comes with your confirmation.

Krav Maga is not a combat sport. Combat sports have rules, weight classes and a winner. Self-defense has a different goal: getting you out safely. On the street, there are no rules and no referee – so we train for real situations: spotting danger early, de-escalating and, if it has to be, defending yourself physically – with confidence and determination. No competitions, no trophies.

In short: self-defense is the goal, Krav Maga is our way there. Krav Maga is a self-defense system built for real emergencies: without competition rules, for the case that the other person is bigger and stronger, and so that an attack is over quickly.

Eigensicherung is the word used in professions where people have to expect violence on duty. It means everything that protects you: recognizing, de-escalating, setting boundaries – and defending yourself. That's exactly the framework in which you learn Krav Maga with us. At its core, it stays the same: you learn to defend yourself.

You learn to defend yourself. Walking away when you can is part of it – but it isn't everything. Not every situation can be avoided, and then what counts is that you can act. That's why our weekly training is mostly Krav Maga: fending off attacks, breaking free, striking back – as hard as necessary, as short as possible.

No, it isn't brutal – but it is real. It's demanding, sometimes uncomfortable – but never overwhelming. We practice with body contact, in a controlled way and with care for your partner. Anyone who is reckless in training has no place here. To be honest: even with careful instruction, bruises can happen. You are not covered by accident insurance through us; we recommend private accident and liability insurance.

We hear that a lot – and we get it. You don't have to prove anything or bring anything except the wish to try it. People from very different jobs and backgrounds train with us. If you're more on the quiet side, you're in the right place too: setting boundaries with your voice is something we practice from the start, at your pace.

One or two trial classes are usually enough to know if it's right for you. Not sure yet? Come a third time. All free, no commitment. A class lasts 90 minutes: warm-up, technique and tactics, and at the end a short, intense round – the drill.

Lots of people are nervous the first time. And no: nobody gets attacked without warning. You decide how far you go – you can skip any exercise. If something gets to be too much, stop and tell us. That isn't failing – it's exactly what we practice: setting boundaries.

No system can give a guarantee – Krav Maga can't either. What's well documented: training that combines recognizing danger, clear words and physical resistance clearly lowers the risk of sexual assault – studies with women show this. Against stronger attackers, we train techniques that don't rely on strength, but on speed, timing and determination. With a knife, that mainly means: keep your distance, get away, get help. → How effective is Krav Maga really? (in German)

There's no honest number for that. You practice the first things – keeping your distance, saying a loud no, breaking a grip – from your very first class. Confidence grows with repetition. Nobody can give a guarantee for a real emergency.

Yes, of course – you don't need to bring anyone. Women and men train together with us. You choose who you practice with, and you say what doesn't work for you.

Comfortable workout clothes and clean indoor shoes. Take off any jewelry before training. Changing rooms are available on site. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the start.

Yes. You don't have to tell us anything. If you'd like us to know something beforehand, text "Rückruf Julia" (call back Julia) to Phone – Julia will call you back for a short, confidential conversation first. Some exercises can bring back memories. If that happens, you can step out, take a break or just watch at any time. Training doesn't replace therapy; if you're in therapy, it can help to talk about starting with us there.

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No problem. Your confirmation email has a link to free up your spot, so someone else can take it. You can easily book a new date here again.

Lots of people feel that way – and that's a good thing. Most people have an inhibition about hurting others. In training, you get to know this inhibition and, step by step, learn to overcome it when you have to: on the pads, in drills, in scenarios. Many people notice for the first time how much strength they have. That's the part of Krav Maga people rarely talk about: you also learn something about yourself.

Yes. Anger is energy. Many people have learned to suppress it – in training, you're allowed to feel it and learn to steer it, so that it drives you instead of freezing you. Toward your training partner, everything stays controlled. And one thing also holds in a real emergency: anger drives you, but it doesn't excuse anything. Once the attack is over, it's over.

No. You don't have to bring anything except the willingness to look honestly at one question: What do I do when it gets serious? That's exactly what you find out in training – step by step, without any show. But anyone who comes to use violence is in the wrong place with us. → Why don't you accept everyone?

As far as necessary to end the attack safely – and not one step further: once the attack is over, self-defense ends. The exact rules are in our expert questions: → What am I allowed to do in self-defense? (in German)

Tell us before your first class. There are simple exercises, and many exercises have variations. Before you start, we recommend talking to a doctor.

Yes. Our curriculum runs continuously, and joining in the middle is part of the plan.

Yes, that's possible too.

No. The goal is to avoid violence: recognize it early, de-escalate, get out. Physical resistance is the last option – but then with determination: as hard as necessary, as short as possible.

Once a week is the foundation. If you come more often, you learn faster. Each additional class per week costs €10 more per month. Regular matters more than a lot: what you don't practice fades.

No competitions, no trophies. There are level assessments – they're optional.

We look for seriousness, self-control and a responsible attitude toward what you learn. If someone has a criminal record for a violent offense or shows a readiness to use violence in training, we don't accept them. If in doubt, we ask to see a certificate of good conduct (Führungszeugnis) – we only look at it and don't keep a copy.