TactiKids at Tactica Krav Maga Institute

TactiKids at Tactica Krav Maga Institute includes self-defense, Krav Maga, martial arts, and functional fitness activities for children. The program also includes a mindfulness program along with physical activity. TactiKids is part of Tactica, which presents itself as a family-oriented martial arts center.

• Ages: 6–13 years old
• Schedule: Tactica offers classes 7 days a week for adults and kids in Santa Clara.

For over 20 years, Tactica has offered self-defense and related training in the Bay Area. The founder, Danny Zelig, has over 30 years of experience in Krav Maga, including military training in Israel, and is described as a 30+ year Krav Maga master certified in Israel's military. The program’s stated mission is to foster focus, discipline, and confidence using techniques from Krav Maga, functional fitness, and martial arts programs, complemented with a mindfulness program, tailored for children. Tactica describes its training as intense, realistic, and meticulously safe, with instructors who are rigorously certified and continuously evolving, and notes that it emphasizes high-quality, authentic Israeli Krav Maga and leads in both civilian and professional tactical training. Tactica also offers comprehensive programs in self-defense, fitness, applied tactics, and instructor certification, along with VIP memberships that include personalized coaching and gear savings and discounts for law enforcement, military, first responders, students, and families.

Tactica reports that it provides tailored self-defense workshops and fitness programs to corporate clients such as Google, Oracle, and the US Coast Guard. Testimonials from adult participants describe the impact of Krav Maga training, including one from a Deputy Sheriff who states that the training has helped in dangerous situations, and others who describe physical conditioning and a positive community experience.

Last updated June 21, 2026.