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Israeli Self Defense
3.7 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Website & schedule israeliselfdefense.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 713-252-5836
The classes they run
“Israeli Self Defense is great for both adults and children wanting to learn self defense.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
“He did a great job of monitoring sparring sessions to ensure the safety of everyone.”
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
Other martial arts here
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
What members say
“John is one of the best instructors in the area.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
“Alot of Amazing classes, super affordable prizes, patient and knowledgeable teachers best self defense you'll ever go to.”
“After a few sessions I could see her confidence building and she asked to attend more sessions.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
From the reviews
This program is hands down, the best thing we could’ve chosen for our son to be involved in. He thoroughly enjoys what he’s learning in class; he adores and respects both his coaches, Jacob and Tyrone! He especially enjoys the structure and camaraderie. The coaches are phenomenal and just so great with the kids!
John is one of the best instructors in the area. He is articulate and thoroughly covers the materials and fundamentals of self defense. He covers the importance of distance, timing and situational awareness. He creates an atmosphere that is fun, informative, and most importantly safe.
Alot of Amazing classes, super affordable prizes, patient and knowledgeable teachers best self defense you'll ever go to.
Short answer: Join this school! Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.
New to kickboxing? Start at Israeli Self Defense
Israeli Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Israeli Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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