Self-defense in Stuttgart
Krav Maga DEFCON® from age 16 – no experience needed, in Stuttgart-West and Stuttgart-Süd. Since 2009.
Training is in German. Our instructors are happy to help in English.
- From 16
- No experience needed
- 90 minutes
- Mon to Thu
- West or South
What is Krav Maga DEFCON®?
Krav Maga DEFCON® is a self-defense system, trained in scenarios – with one goal: getting you out of a threat safely.
No combat sport, no competitions, no trophies. Self-defense isn't a trophy but a skill you keep up: not learned once and ticked off, but trained again and again. You can join from age 16 – with whatever you bring.
It always starts with an attack. Someone attacks you, crowds you, leaves you no choice. Then what counts is what you can call up: creating distance, blocking strikes, breaking grips, striking back – and getting out of the situation. That's physically demanding and sometimes uncomfortable, just like a real threat. We train methodically, with a plan: When do I defend myself? Where's my way out? How do I use my strength effectively?
Personal safety starts before the attack. You learn to read situations, set boundaries and stay able to act under stress. The better your personal safety, the less likely it is that you'll have to defend yourself physically. And if it does come to that, you've practiced what matters then.
A system that keeps evolving. Our instructors are trained at the association's headquarters in Villingen-Schwenningen and keep up their training regularly. The association's teaching team keeps putting the techniques to the test and developing them further.
How well self-defense works in a real emergency – and what no one can promise – is covered in our article How effective is Krav Maga really? (in German)
What you'll learn with us
Assaults rarely start with a punch. They start quietly – with someone moving in, testing your boundaries.
On your way home, just before eleven. The train is almost empty.
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Awareness
Spotting early signs, seeing ways out.
Someone sits down right next to you, even though every seat is free. You notice before he sits down.
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De-escalation
Distance, body language, words.
You get up, walk toward the door, keep your distance. Calm, no argument.
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Standing your ground
Setting boundaries with your voice.
He follows you. You turn around, hand out: "Stop. Leave me alone." Loud. Everyone looks over.
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Escalation
Fend off the attack, counter right away, get out. As hard as necessary, as short as possible.
He grabs your arm. You break the grip – and get out, toward other people.
The foundation is your mindset: the will to act – and the inner permission to defend yourself.
In a real emergency, a lot is decided early. In training, we mostly practice the hardest part: defending yourself.
The earlier you act, the more options you have. We train all of it – again and again.
The attacker alone is responsible for an assault – never the person it happens to.
Nobody wants to have to fight. But everyone should be able to defend themselves.
Who it's for
For everyone from 16 who wants or needs to feel safer at work or in everyday life:
- Nursing and care
- Social work
- Justice system
- Security professions
- Public service
- and everyone else
Under 18 with your parents' consent.
Not a sport, not a show
Krav Maga is not a competitive sport. No competitions, no trophies. Self-defense is a skill you keep up: trained again and again, never learned once and ticked off. We train in scenarios – demanding, sometimes uncomfortable, but never overwhelming. The goal: that you get out safely.
Your pace
You don't need any experience or special fitness. You decide how far you go. Nobody gets attacked without warning. You learn to use what you bring – even if the other person is stronger.
If someone has a criminal record for a violent offense or shows a readiness to use violence in training, we don't accept them.
What a class looks like
Every class lasts 90 minutes
- Warm-up Circulation and mobility.
- Technique and tactics Always with the question of how far you're allowed to go.
- Drill Short, intense, under pressure – so the technique works even when your heart is racing.
Challenging, yes. Overwhelming, never.
From your first class, you practice
- Keeping your distance
- Saying a loud no
- Breaking a grip
Confidence grows with repetition.
We train to a fixed curriculum – from self-defense law through de-escalation and awareness to technique and behavior under stress.
What to bring: comfortable workout clothes clean indoor shoes
Where and when
On four evenings a week:
UNIQUE Fitnessclub
Rotenwaldstraße 140, 70197 Stuttgart · Stuttgart-West
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Open route
IDOGOHAUS
Böheimstraße 47/1, 70199 Stuttgart · Stuttgart-Süd
Tuesday
Open routeAll times are also in the → class schedule, directions under → contact.
Any questions?
Am I too old? How old do I have to be?
No. People from 16 to 74 train with us.
Full answerCan I handle it? Krav Maga seems so elite.
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.
Full answerWill the training make me aggressive?
No. The goal is to avoid violence: recognize it early, de-escalate, get out.
Full answerCan I start at any time?
Yes. Our curriculum runs continuously, and joining in the middle is part of the plan.
Full answer
Have you experienced violence and wonder whether the training is right for you?
Answer in our FAQ
What it costs
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.
How to get started
- Choose a date Free, no commitment.
- One or two trial classes A third one if you're not sure.
- Decide in your own time Afterwards, you'll get an email with the way to membership. Nobody gets pushed.
After that, you become a member of a regular class by contract. We look for seriousness, self-control and a responsible attitude toward what you learn.
For women
Most assaults on women don't come from a stranger in the park, but from people they know. That's why we train both: recognizing boundary violations early and saying a clear no – and defending yourself when it gets physical. Women and men train together with us. Several times a year, there's also a dedicated seminar: → Defense against sexual assault.
For teams, companies and public authorities
We train teams who deal with conflict, aggression and threats at work – in their real working environment and with role-play training. → For authorities, institutions and companies (in German)
For kids
For children from about 5 to 10, we have a program of its own: OmniKids, in Stuttgart-Süd. → For kids
The system behind it
Krav Maga DEFCON® Stuttgart is a school for self-defense: Krav Maga, combined with psychology and prevention.
- Krav Maga DEFCON® association
- Seminars and summer camp
- Regular further training
Krav Maga DEFCON® Stuttgart is an independent training institute for self-defense and part of the Krav Maga DEFCON® association. Through the association, members also have access to weekend seminars and an annual summer camp.
Get the info packet
Three pages that calmly explain what to expect: what you'll learn, how a trial class works, when and where we train – and what it costs. As a PDF, ready to download right away. (in German)