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Krav Oz
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Germantown, Maryland
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kravoz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 250-5725
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“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.”
“I enjoyed rotating Beginner Krav classes with Ehren with Cardio classes with Chantell, I usually did 1-2 classes daily, sometimes 3.”
“If you're looking for a great workout with relevant self defense training for the entire family, look no further than Krav Oz.”
Other martial arts here
“They regularly bring in well-renowned instructors to teach Muy Thai, BJJ, and Knife Control Concept seminars.”
“The instructors at Krav Oz do a fantastic job of teaching self-defense to the class, while at the same time giving each student the individual attention he or she may need.”
What members say
“Ehren, Chantell, Liz, Cathy, Karen, Mardin, Shawn, and the whole team will always be there with a welcoming smile, making you feel like part of the family.”
“If you're looking for a great workout with relevant self defense training for the entire family, look no further than Krav Oz.”
“If you're looking for a great workout with relevant self defense training for the entire family, look no further than Krav Oz.”
“KO has a clean facility, well-organized teaching curriculum, skilled and certified instructors, different types of self defense and fitness classes.”
“I also strongly recommend their Women’s Self Defense and Active Killer Defense seminars.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend training at Krav Oz. This is my third year here. I've been to other gyms before and have attended drop-in classes at other gyms (during holidays or travels) after joining KO and talked to several members who (themselves or their kids) have been training at KO for over 5 years.
KO isn't just another self-defense or fitness program - it's a premise where you empower yourself, build confidence, and reset your daily life. While it's seen as a self-defense program, it offers much more. At KO, you're in control.
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.
Krav Oz is truly exceptional! From day one, I felt welcomed, challenged, and supported. Ehren and Chantell are outstanding instructors — they bring a rare combination of deep expertise, real-world experience, and genuine passion for helping every student grow.
New to kickboxing? Start at Krav Oz
Krav Oz 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 Krav Oz
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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