Krav Oz - Germantown, Maryland

K.T. Nguyen

The best self-defense instruction around. Family-friendly training center with expert instruction in Krav, Jiu Jitsu, sparring and fitness. No pressure so you can proceed at your own pace. Also, no creeps tolerated and clean facilities. Highly, highly recommend.

Addison Staron

Great self defense class with many learnt physical skills as well as the psychological side of defense. Amazing leadership and a perfect class in order to feel more confident in your abilities to defend yourself.

Ellie Ancona-Blakeslee

Great gym, engaging classes with teachers who make it both fun and challenging. Highly recommend!

Emma Carlson

Krav Oz is 100% the best self defense school I have gone to hands down. I can’t speak highly enough about it.

Never have I felt so welcome and learned so many practical skills. My confidence is so much higher and the community is like family from day one. I recently moved for school and still go back to visit and invite friends I’ve made there to come up to spar with me!

Looking for good technique? The whole team is extremely skilled and they have a talent for combining many different styles for optimal defense. The distinction between technical disciplines is clear but also gives you an awesome tool box for combat. You will feel like you can ACTUALLY defend yourself if you needed to within a short amount of time with dedication. The team is always training to be better and we applaud when they achieve higher accomplishments alongside our victories too. The instructors have a great sense of humor but know when to be serious. They are open books about technique and happy to walk through things more than once until you get it.

Looking for community? You will find literally the best people there. They are lifelong connections for me and the thought of going back brings me so much joy every time I visit town. As a woman in martial arts I also feel EMPOWERED and SAFE there with all the members. Excellent sportsmanship. There are even seminars specifically for women’s self defense led by the most incredible and inspiring group of women (Brunch and Punch).

Worried about sticking to it? Liz has got you with awesome organization and a really phenomenal app. You schedule it and if you cancel late you pay for not going - keeps you honest in the final hours before going if you’re ‘just too tired’. We all know we need to just do it and I always feel better for it.

On the fence? Visit at least once. You won’t regret it and at the worst you get in a good workout! Trust me. It’s a good workout.

I really can’t say enough good things about this place. Go and have fun!

Graham Flinchum

I trained at Krav Oz for 2 years, starting in June 2018 after moving to Maryland and wanting to learn martial arts/self defense, as well as wanting a good environment to meet people while getting a workout, and it was the best experience! There are students of every age and ability, so there is always a good partner for you to pair with, and everyone is always extremely helpful. New students are welcomed with open arms! The instructors and classmates are great at working with you if you have specific needs. Everyone can go at their own speed, and the instructors are really good at determining your ability level and pushing you when you need it. You'll get an incredible workout, learn how to defend yourself, and make some great friends.

Jackie N

I love this place! The trainers are knowledgeable and friendly and the place is clean. My daughter has been taking classes there for over a year, and I can see that she is growing into a more self-confident young individual. In addition her endurance and strength have also increased. I can't say enough about how positive this environment is people of all ages. The teachers, the owners and their strategy on teach self-defense is outstanding. I totally recommend Krav Oz to adults and children.

Melissa Yencho

Krav Oz is an amazing place with amazing people! The instructors will push you to do your best and work harder than you thought you could. I leave every class feeling like I gave my all and it really increases my confidence. I was never an especially physical person but the instructors really help you to bring out your best and teach you that you can do things you didn't realize you could. They also go out of their way to make sure all students are safe and will modify exercises as needed. There are students of all body types and fitness levels and there is no judgement, just great camaraderie. Excellent place to get fit, learn a skill, and make new friends! It's also fun to punch pads 🙂

MARY LI

Honestly I miss this place so much since I left. I had joined this gym after feeling much anxiety about anti-Asian hate crimes and wanted to learn basic tactics of self defense. I got so much more than that in return. The instructors and staff here are extremely supportive and kind, they will tell you how to improve and push you to do better. They care about you as a person. Liz remembers everyone’s names and always made me feel so welcome. I enjoyed rotating Beginner Krav classes with Ehren with Cardio classes with Chantell, I usually did 1-2 classes daily, sometimes 3. The students are also so supportive, we constantly rotate partners and everyone is patient with letting you train with them, I liked letting my badass side show through! Overall I felt more confident about self defense after taking these classes and would return if I ever came back to the area.