Combat Krav Maga SF

Combat Krav Maga SF offers intro, intermediate, and advanced Krav Maga classes that include realistic scenario training and advanced defenses against guns, knives, and other weapons, including makeshift tools like canes or umbrellas and traditional weapons such as nunchucks or staffs. The program also offers Kids Self Defense, Women's Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), Boxing, weapons skills, fitness training, group training, private training, kids training, and corporate seminars. The first class is free for new participants.

• Ages: 6–18 years old

Combat Krav Maga SF is a community-focused martial arts center that states its mission as helping those around it feel safe and confident. The Kids Self Defense program focuses on self-control and discipline, de-escalation techniques, bully prevention strategies, and other topics tailored for kids. The Mixed Martial Arts class is tailored for individuals who are new to mixed martial arts, and the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class is in-depth, technically focused, and no-gi, with private lessons available.

The program is led by Sensei N. Joel Brown, who has over 45 years of Krav Maga experience, began training in 1979 in the U.S. Air Force, trained in Israel with Moshe Katz and Eli Avikzar, specialized in Krav Maga with the IDF and Mossad, earned his 1st Dan Black Belt in 1990, and founded Combat Krav Maga in 2005. The leadership team also includes Steve Grubbs as MMA Instructor, Seiji as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, Erik for Krav Maga San Carlos, Robert Bunting as Krav Maga Senpai, and Bray as Krav Ma-Paw Sensei. Steve is a Bay Area personal trainer and nutritional consultant with experience in martial arts, pilates, weight training, and conditioning, holds a black belt from the 10th Planet, and has trained with top fighters in San Francisco. Coach Seiji is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Ralph Gracie and Professor Tay Crivello with 10 years of experience. The center describes itself as community-focused and states that it is there for the community.

Last updated June 6, 2026.